You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Istanbul. Following Rick's self-guided tours, you'll experience the wonders of East and West in this fascinating city—the capital of two great empires. Explore one of the world's largest domed churches, haggle with merchants in the exotic Grand Bazaar, and discover the secrets of the sultan's harem in Topkapi Palace. Wander through monumental mosques, shop along sophisticated avenues, and watch whirling dervishes in action. Cruise the Bosphorus for a quick trip to Asia, and end the day relaxing in a Turkish bath. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants in delightful neighborhoods. You'll learn how to get around on the city's trams and ferries, and which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

Pocket Rough Guide Istanbul is your essential guide to this beautiful area, with information on all the key sights in an easy-to-use, pocket-size format and full-color maps. Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, Rough Guides' itineraries help you plan your trip, and the "Best of" Istanbul section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss. Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink, and more. · Easy-to-use maps to help you find your way around · The very best of the area, selected by our expert authors · Tailored itineraries and highlights to make trip-planning easy · Inspirational color photography brings the area to life on the pages · Up-to-date background information, including transportation details and a calendar of events Now available in ePub format.

This in-depth coverage of Istanbul's attractions, sights, and restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots-these range from the masterpiece Byzantine church of Haghia Sophia (Aya Sofya) to the formidable city walls, and the domes and minarets of the Ottoman mosques and palaces that dominate the city skyline-and stunning color photography brings the city to life. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop and explore, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local landmarks. You'll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, and literature, and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each area in this fascinating city. The Pocket Rough Guide to Istanbul also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, and places to stay, from backpacker hostels to boutique hotels, and color-coded maps feature every sight and listing. Make the most of your time with The Pocket Rough Guide to Istanbul.

The most entertaining and informative pocket guides for short-trip travellers Discover the best of Istanbul with this compact, practical, entertaining Pocket Rough Guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for short-trip travellers and covers all the key sights the Blue Mosque, Istanbul Modern, Church of the Pammakaristos and Galata Tower, restaurants, shops, cafés and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest and independent recommendations from expert authors. Features of Pocket Rough Guide Istanbul: - Practical travel tips: what to see and where to sleep, eat, drink and shop - Pocket Rough Guide Istanbul features specially selected recommendations to suit all tastes and budgets. - Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Istanbul. - Incisive area-by-area overviews: covering the Grand Bazaar District, Sultanahmet and Asian Istanbul and more, the practical Places section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop. - Time-saving itineraries: the routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like the Blue Mosque and The Grand Mall, and hidden gems like Cihangir and Basilica Cistern. - Day-trips - venture further afield to the Princes' Islands or the Bosphorus. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive. - Compact format: packed with pertinent practical information, this guide is the perfect companion when you're out and about exploring Istanbul. - Attractive user-friendly design: features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout. - Essentials: includes invaluable background information on how to get to Istanbul, getting around, health, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and handy language section and glossary. - Covers: Sultanahmet, Topkapi Palace to the Golden Horn, Grand Bazaar District, Northwest quarter and the land walls, Galata and the waterfront districts, Beyoglu and Taksim, Besiktas and Ortaköy, Asian Istanbul, the Bosphorus and Princes' Island. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

This compact, pocket-sized Istanbul travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Istanbul. It’s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Istanbul guidebook covers: Sultanahmet, Topkapı Palace to the Golden Horn, Grand Bazaar district, Northwest quarter and the land walls, Galata and the waterfront districts, Beyoğlu and Taksim, Beşiktaş and Ortaköy, Asian Istanbul, The Bosphorus and Princes’ Islands. Inside this Istanbul travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Istanbul – Süleymaniye Mosque Complex, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Mosaic Museum Büyük, Church of the Pamakaristos, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Modern, Grand Bazar, Ayasofya Hürrem, Galata Tower, 360 bar-restaurant Ready-made itineraries samples – created for different time frames or types of trip Istanbul at a glance – an overview map of Istanbul with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find there Day trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips – information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory Handy language section – themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews – honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation – handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets Pull-out map – easy to extract folded map with places to see marked What’s new – a short overview of the changes in Istanbul in recent years for repeat travellers Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Istanbul with a concise edit of all the information you’ll need.

The Pocket Rough Guide to Istanbul contains everything you need to know about this unique, continent-straddling city--from insightful coverage of the key sights to expert reviews of the very best restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops. Image-packed sample itineraries help you plan your time in the city, while the equally colorful "Best of" section ensures you don't miss any highlights--from the tile-spangled interior of the landmark Blue Mosque to the ferry ride from Europe to Asia (and back again!). The newly updated guide is broken up into areas for ease of navigation, with expert accounts of all major and many minor sights, as well as honest reviews of the best places to enjoy a real kebab, dance at a Bosphorus-front club, buy some souvenir Turkish delight, and much more. The Pocket Rough Guide to Istanbul is a handy, easy-to-use guide with full-color street maps, making it the ideal companion to one of the world's great cities. Make the most of your time with The Pocket Rough Guide to Istanbul.

The most entertaining and informative pocket guides for short-trip travelers now with a free eBook. Discover the best of Istanbul with this compact, practical, and entertaining Pocket Rough Guide.