320Take the public Bosphorus commuter ferry from Eminönü to KadıköySkip expensive private boat tours. For about 50 cents on your Istanbulkart, board the public commuter ferry crossing fro…TransitBudgetSightseeing
295Buy an Istanbulkart transit card immediately at the airport or metro stationIstanbul’s multi-modal transit network (metro, T1 tramway, funiculars, Marmaray cross-continental tunnel, and ferries) a…TransitTravel hacks
275Mosque etiquette: dress modestly and pack socks for stone courtyardsWhen visiting the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, or Süleymaniye Mosque, shoulders and knees must be covered, and women must…CultureMistakes to avoidThings to know
255Eat fresh balık ekmek (mackerel sandwich) by Galata BridgeBeside the docks at Eminönü or Karaköy, fishermen grill fresh mackerel fillets directly on rocking boats or street gridd…FoodLocal tips
210Balat neighborhood: pastel wooden houses and vintage bohemian cafesTake the T5 tram along the Golden Horn to Balat. This historic Jewish and Greek quarter features steep cobblestone hills…WalkingPhotographyHidden Gem
