Category: Things to Do in Istanbul

Opening hours and the Sunday closure, which of the 22 gates to use, the hans nobody finds, what things actually cost, how to haggle, and a full Sunday alternative plan.

Every hamam worth booking with a dated September 2026 price, what happens step by step, what to wear, the men’s and women’s hours, and where to see a real sema ceremony.

Topkapi, Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi compared with September 2026 prices, what each ticket covers, the closed days that break itineraries and which palace to choose if you only see one.

What the EUR 25 Hagia Sophia ticket buys now the gallery route and the dome restoration have changed the visit, why the Blue Mosque has never had a ticket, and how to time both around prayers.

Forty of the best things to do in Istanbul, grouped by neighbourhood, with September 2026 prices, closed days, how long each really takes and an honest list of what to skip.