Saker att göra i Istanbul

Awesome ferry ride. Was not expecting this level of awesomeness from just a simple boat ride. for those who wish to experience both Europe and Asia side, this ride is for you. But bring a jacket though as it gets very windy. Overall, POWEEEEER!

Vi fick njuta av en vacker utsikt över Bosporen från en fantastisk plats tills solen gick ner. Dolmabahçepalatset, Rumelihisarı och Jungfrutornet kunde ses tydligt från havet när vi passerade under bron. Kocken Ahmet serverade varmt te och delade ut filtar till oss. Frukt- och kakfatet, samt de extra pommes fritesen och rostat brödet, var också mycket goda. Dryckesservice ingick, vilket gjorde detta till en prisvärd och rekommenderad tur. Beställ gärna drycker och extra mat! Tack för den fina magnetpresenten! Detta var min tredje gång i Turkiet, men den här kryssningen var den bästa, då vi kunde koppla av och njuta av musiken i lugn och ro. Tack för utmärkt service, kock Ahmet!

Den privata bordsplatsen på Bosporen middagskryssning var en underbar upplevelse som lämnade oss med trevliga minnen. Atmosfären var elegant och lugnande, och det var en vacker utsikt över Bosporen under hela kvällen. Servitörerna var noga med att servera mat och fylla på drycker under hela kvällen. Att njuta av utsökt turkisk mat är trevligt. Nattlandskapet var fantastiskt, och föreställningen var utmärkt! Vi underhölls ständigt av dansarna och musikerna. Dessa spektakulära kvällar och scenerier fotograferades skickligt av en professionell fotograf och trycktes i ett album. Rekommenderas varmt!

A must try tour in Istanbul. Easy to use. Just present and use the qr code and your done. Note that it is also recommended to buy separate ticket for Hagia Sophia museum to “complete” the tour experience.

I Istanbul var de enda platserna där jag verkligen kände mig nöjd med vad jag betalade Topkapipalatset och Dolmabahçepalatset. Jag rekommenderar starkt att du tar dig tid att utforska dessa två platser, eftersom de är väl värda det. För andra attraktioner, även om jag betalade relativt höga inträdesavgifter, kände jag personligen att upplevelsen inte riktigt motsvarade kostnaden. Även om jag förstår vikten av att bevara historia och kultur, lämnade många platser mig lite besviken när det gäller värde. Dessutom, möjligen på grund av överturism, var de flesta platserna mycket trånga, vilket gjorde det svårt att koppla av och fullt ut njuta av upplevelsen.

🇹🇷 Field Test! On my only free day during a business trip, I actually became a king in an underground Turkish palace?! During this business trip to Turkey, I finally managed to squeeze out one free day. Time is precious, so I absolutely couldn't risk a bad experience! Before departing, I booked this “world's largest underground water palace” tour directly on Klook. I have to say, the “skip-the-line voucher” is truly a lifesaver for travelers on a tight schedule! Seeing the endless queue of people at the entrance, I simply walked right in with my phone, smooth as silk. The satisfaction of saving that time instantly earned it 100 points! Stepping inside, only one word can describe it: “awe-inspiring.” This incredible ancient Roman underground hydraulic engineering marvel—I initially thought it was just a regular reservoir a few dozen meters long. But after checking on-site, I discovered its actual size is a staggering 138 x 65 meters (more than double the 70x40 meters I had in mind, truly a gigantic underground palace)! The magical lighting on the colossal stone columns, which have been dormant for thousands of years, and the perfect reflections on the water's surface make the entire space feel infinitely vast. Walking along the pathways, it felt like I was instantly transported into a scene from “The Da Vinci Code,” making me completely forget my business trip fatigue. The inverted Medusa head deep inside is an absolute must-see mysterious highlight! If you're like me, with limited time in Istanbul, don't want to waste time waiting in lines, and still want to see the most essential wonders, this place is definitely worth every penny! Review: Five stars aren't enough; highly recommended for business travelers and independent tourists alike! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Att besöka Hagia Sofia och Basilica Cistern var verkligen surrealistiskt. Arkitekturen, historien och atmosfären på båda platserna var helt hisnande. Jag köpte expressbiljetterna, och det var 100% värt det. Köerna var ganska långa, så att slippa köa sparade oss så mycket tid och energi, särskilt med tanke på folkmassorna. Allt var smidigt och välorganiserat. Hagia Sofia kändes storslagen och mäktig, medan Basilica Cistern hade denna mystiska, nästan magiska underjordiska känsla. Att se båda på en dag gjorde verkligen Istanbul-upplevelsen oförglömlig. Rekommenderar starkt att skaffa expresspass om du har ont om tid! Och BONUSPOÄNG för KATTERNA! 🐈‍⬛ som strövade omkring

Since it was peak season and I was traveling with my mother, I booked a fast-track ticket for convenience. I usually explore museums and palaces thoroughly with audio guides even when traveling alone, so I booked the fast-track option (including an audio guide). However, I later found out it didn't include the Harem section. To add the Harem, it would cost an additional 1040 lira, which is about 35,000 won, purchased at the internal ticket office. In hindsight, it would have been better to buy a ticket that included a guided tour from the start. The palace is so vast and has so much to see that it took us three hours just to look around on our own, and we visited on a Sunday, so there were long lines at each section. I thought it would have been more efficient if a guide had pointed out the key locations and must-see items. Also, the audio guide included with this ticket is not the official palace commentary but a much more concise version. While the official version might be better for those with a strong academic interest exploring alone, on a day like ours, when we were simply enjoying the beautiful and rare artifacts, we didn't really listen to the commentary anyway. So, it wasn't an issue. The tickets are exchanged inside the meeting point (Bistro), and at the designated time, a host personally escorts you into the palace. It was nice to arrive a little early, have a drink, and wait comfortably. The host spoke English clearly and distinctly, which made me think it would have been even better to have an English guided tour. In conclusion, even a simple guided tour is better than none, and I recommend a tour that includes the Harem section if you're going anyway. However, I have no regrets about exploring freely, and I was truly happy because Topkapi Palace was so magnificent. With its panoramic views, architecture, and the artifacts and jewels inside, it's a must-visit attraction that I highly recommend, despite the expensive admission fee!

It's very convenient; you can enter the attraction immediately without waiting in line, saving time and hassle. You receive your e-ticket right after booking, and there's even a mobile audio guide that you can continue listening to at home within the validity period. The complimentary sightseeing boat tour is also fantastic; you get to see many classic buildings along the river. I chose the 5 PM slot, which was perfect for watching the sunset—absolutely beautiful! ❤️