First-time visitor · Istanbul
First time in Istanbul — what locals actually recommend
If it's your first weekend in Istanbul, this is the locals' shortlist — the sights worth the queue, the food you can't skip, and the neighbourhood walks that show you the place.
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- Standouts right now: Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Ferry. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Istanbul and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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