Places to visit
Things to do in İstanbul
60 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 60 described destinations within İstanbul. The themes that come up most: Nature, History, Viewpoint, Coast, Architecture, Culture.
Districts of İstanbul
Rumeli Feneri
Rumeli Feneri is a historic lighthouse located at the point where the Bosphorus meets the Black Sea.
30 minutes
Polonezköy
Polonezköy is a village located 30 km away from Istanbul, immersed in nature. It is a peaceful getaway with walking paths and cycling trails.
60 minutes
Arnavutköy Yeniköy Halk Plajı
Arnavutköy Yeniköy Public Beach is a public beach candidate included in the official 2025 Blue Flag list.
90 minutes
Beylerbeyi Sarayı
Beylerbeyi Palace was built as a summer residence for Ottoman sultans and served to host foreign heads of state.
120 minutes
Türk Vakif Hat Sanatları Müzesi
The Turkish Calligraphy Arts Museum is a historical museum located in the Beyazıt district of Istanbul. Opened in 1984, the museum showcases calligraphy arts and various artifacts.
60 minutes
Sadberk Hanim Müzesi
Sadberk Hanım Museum is located in a 19th-century building and hosts a rich collection of artifacts.
120 minutes
Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü Müzesi
The Fenerbahçe Sports Club Museum showcases the 100 years of achievements and awards of Fenerbahçe, an essential part of Turkish sports.
60 minutes
Aya İrini Kilise Müzesi
The Church of St. Irene is the first church from the Byzantine period, having been restored multiple times throughout its history. It served as the first museum during the Ottoman period.
60 minutes
500. Yıl Vakfi Türk Musevileri Müzesi
The 500th Year Foundation Turkish Jewish Museum is the first and only museum of its kind in Turkey. Opened in 1985, it showcases the history and cultural heritage of Turkish Jews.
60 minutes
Küçüksu Kasri
Küçüksu Pavilion is a historical structure located in the Bosphorus, used as one of the sultans' private gardens during the Ottoman period.
120 minutes
Jale Kuşhan Balmumu Heykel Müzesi
The Jale Kuşhan Wax Sculpture Museum is established to promote wax sculpture art in Turkey. The museum showcases wax figures of significant figures from Turkish and world history.
60 minutes
Miniatürk
Miniatürk is Turkey's first miniature park, showcasing 120 fixed models of significant cultural artifacts. The park aims to promote cultural heritage with representations from Istanbul and Anatolia.
120 minutes
Borusan Contemporary / Perili Köşk
Borusan Contemporary, also known as Perili Köşk, is a museum in Istanbul showcasing contemporary art collections. It offers a unique experience for art enthusiasts.
120 minutes
Havacilik Müzesi
The Aviation Museum is Turkey's first aviation museum, showcasing aircraft from various periods and serving as an important cultural site.
120 minutes
Ii. Bayezid Türk Hamam Kültürü Müzesi
The II. Bayezid Turkish Bath Culture Museum is Turkey's first bath museum, aimed at preserving and promoting the Ottoman bath culture.
60 minutes
Galatasaray Müzesi
Galatasaray Museum, established in 1915 by Ali Sami Yen, is Turkey's first sports museum. It showcases the history and achievements of Galatasaray Sports Club.
60 minutes
Aynalikavak Kasri
Aynalıkavak Kasrı is the only surviving example from the Ottoman period, notable for its historical and architectural features.
120 minutes
Adalar Müzesi
The Adalar Museum, Istanbul's first contemporary city museum, opened in 2010. It offers visitors an interactive experience showcasing the nature, history, and cultural richness of the Islands.
120 minutes
Eski Şark Eserleri Müzesi
The Ancient Oriental Works Museum showcases artifacts from pre-Greek Anatolia and Mesopotamia, as well as pre-Islamic Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula.
120 minutes
İstanbul Deniz Müzesi
Istanbul Naval Museum is an important museum with one of the largest and richest collections in the field of maritime in Turkey.
120 minutes
Çağlar Boyu Aydinlatma Isitma Koleksiyonlari Müzesi
The Museum of Lighting and Heating Collections Through the Ages showcases lighting and heating devices from the discovery of fire to the present day.
60 minutes
Atatürk Müzesi
The Atatürk Museum is located in the house where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed during the National Struggle and features a rich collection.
60 minutes
AskerÎ Müze Ve Kültür Sitesi Komutanliği
The Military Museum and Culture Site is one of the leading museums in the world with its rich collections, dating back to the 15th century.
120 minutes
Çinili Köşk
The Çinili Köşk, built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet in 1472, is an important example of early Ottoman architecture influenced by Seljuk design. The museum showcases ceramics and tiles from the Seljuk and Ottoman periods.
60 minutes
Misir Çarşısı
The Spice Bazaar is one of Istanbul's significant historical trade centers, famous for its variety of spices and Turkish delights.
60 minutes
Basin Müzesi
The Press Museum is one of Istanbul's cultural and art centers, showcasing the evolution of press technology.
120 minutes
Hali Müzesi
The Carpet Museum, located in the Hünkar Kasrı of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, is the only carpet museum in Turkey. It showcases a rich collection of historically and artistically significant carpets.
60 minutes
Maslak Kasirlari
Maslak Kasırları is a historical structure from the Ottoman period, currently serving as a museum. Visitors can relax in this green grove and enjoy the historical atmosphere.
120 minutes
Pera Müzesi
Pera Museum is a private museum established by the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation, serving art lovers with its rich collections.
120 minutes
Florya Atatürk Deniz Köşkü
Florya Atatürk Mansion is a historic building that served as Atatürk's summer residence. It is now open to visitors as the Atatürk Museum.
60 minutes
Karikatür Ve Mizah Müzesi / Gazanfer Ağa Külliyesi
The Cartoon and Humor Museum is a dynamic museum that preserves the documents of our social history and reflects them to the present through various events.
120 minutes
Sakip Sabanci Müzesi
The Sakıp Sabancı Museum is located in the Emirgan district of Istanbul and houses a rich art collection.
120 minutes
Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi
Galata Mevlevihanesi Museum is one of the oldest mevlevihanes in Istanbul, reflecting the integration of Turkish culture and music.
60 minutes
Ihlamur Kasirlari
Ihlamur Kasırları is a beautiful example of 19th-century Ottoman architecture and currently serves as a museum-palace.
120 minutes
Hisarlar Müzesi
The Hisarlar Museum is an important site showcasing Istanbul's historical remnants. It includes Rumeli Fortress, Yedikule Fortress, and Anadolu Fortress.
120 minutes
Aşiyan Müzesi
Aşiyan Museum serves as the former home of the famous poet Tevfik Fikret and showcases significant literary artifacts.
60 minutes
İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri
The Istanbul Archaeological Museums exemplify the first museum practices in Turkey and bear traces of artifact collection activities dating back to the Ottoman period.
120 minutes
Beykoz Cam Ve Billur Müzesi
Beykoz Glass and Crystal Museum, named after an important glass factory from the Ottoman period, showcases the development of Turkish glass art.
120 minutes
Nuruosmaniye Camii
Nuruosmaniye Mosque is an important structure built during the Ottoman period, showcasing the influences of baroque style.
60 minutes
Pierre Loti Kahvesi
Pierre Loti Cafe is a place that carries the traces of the famous French writer Pierre Loti in Istanbul. Located in Eyüp, this cafe reflects the author's admiration for Ottoman life.
60 minutes
Mihrişah Sultan Çeşmesi
The Mihrişah Sultan Fountain, built in 1806 by Sultan Selim III in honor of his mother, is a historical structure reflecting Baroque and Empire styles. It is located within the Küçüksu Pavilion.
30 minutes
Bozdoğan Kemeri
The Bozdoğan Aqueduct is one of the oldest structures in Istanbul, built to supply water during the Roman Empire.
30 minutes
Büyük Saray Mozaikleri Müzesi
The Great Palace Mosaic Museum showcases unique mosaics from the Byzantine Empire, featuring scenes depicting daily life and nature.
60 minutes
Kariye Camii
Kariye Mosque is a historic structure built during the Byzantine Empire and is one of Istanbul's significant tourist attractions.
60 minutes
Tophane Saat Kulesi
The Tophane Clock Tower is a four-story structure that narrows upward, reflecting the historical texture of Istanbul with its architectural details.
30 minutes
Beyazit Kulesi
The Beyazıt Tower, built in 1749 for fire observation, is one of the symbols of Istanbul.
30 minutes
İstanbul Fotoğraf Müzesi
Istanbul Photography Museum is Turkey's first photography museum, established in collaboration with Fatih Municipality and the Photography Friends Association. The museum features photography galleries, an archive, and a library, contributing to Turkish photography art.
120 minutes
İslam Bilim Ve Teknoloji Tarihi Müzesi
The Museum of the History of Islamic Science and Technology showcases the evolution of scientific history across various disciplines.
120 minutes
Fethiye Müzesi / Pammakaristos Manastiri
Fethiye Museum is the present-day form of the Pammakaristos Monastery Church built during the Byzantine Period. Located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, this structure stands out for its historical and architectural significance.
Adam Mickiewicz Müzesi
The Adam Mickiewicz Museum is located in the house of the famous Polish poet in Istanbul, offering significant insights into the poet's life.
60 minutes
Hidiv Kasri
Hidiv Kasrı is a historic building located in the Beykoz district of Istanbul, built in 1907. Designed in the art nouveau style, it offers a commanding view of the Bosphorus and hosts various events.
120 minutes
Aya Yorgi Rum Manastiri / Yücetepe
The Aya Yorgi Greek Orthodox Monastery is a historic site located at the highest point of Büyükada. Built in 963 AD, it is dedicated to Saint Georgios.
120 minutes
Yıldız Saat Kulesi
The Yıldız Clock Tower is a clock tower belonging to the Yıldız Palace complex located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul.
30 minutes
Şerefiye Sarnici
The Şerefiye Cistern is a historical water reservoir built in the 4th century to meet Istanbul's water needs.
60 minutes
Doğançay Müzesi
Doğançay Museum is Turkey's first contemporary art museum, showcasing works by Burhan Doğançay.
60 minutes
İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi
The Istanbul Toy Museum, founded by poet-writer Sunay Akın, opened its doors in 2005. The museum showcases over 4,000 toys acquired from various parts of the world.
60 minutes
Kristal İstanbul Müzesi
The Crystal Istanbul Museum is the world's first and only crystal museum, showcasing significant historical artifacts of Istanbul in crystal glass.
Mehmed Akif Ersoy Kültür Sanat Merkezi Ve Müzesi
The Mehmed Akif Ersoy Cultural Art Center and Museum serves as a cultural center and museum, notable for its modern architecture.
Avrupa Kültür Başkenti Mübadele Müzesi
The European Capital of Culture Exchange Museum is Turkey's first migration-themed museum, providing an important space for those nostalgic about the past.
60 minutes
Hilmi Nakipoğlu Fotoğraf Makineleri Müzesi
The Hilmi Nakipoğlu Photography Camera Museum showcases over 900 cameras and various photography-related materials.
60 minutes