3 Days in Istanbul - Historical Sites, Turkish Bath & Must Eats

We’re taking you to Istanbul, Turkey for an unforgettable 3 days packed with historic landmarks, incredible food, cultural experiences, and the travel tips we wish we knew before going. We share everything from visiting the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern to experiencing a traditional Turkish hammam, wandering the Grand Bazaar, and trying iconic Turkish dishes like kebabs, menemen, kunefe, and Turkish coffee.

We also shareIstanbul travel tips including the Istanbul E-Pass, currency, what to wear in mosques, where to stay, whether popular experiences like the Bosphorus cruise are worth it, and what its like navigating Istanbul’s public transit system.

In the Istanbul episode you’ll hear about:

Best things to do in Istanbul in 3 days
Visiting Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace
Exploring the Grand Bazaar & Spice Bazaar
Istanbul E-Pass review and whether it’s worth it
Traditional Turkish bath (hammam) experience
Best Turkish foods to try in Istanbul
Istanbul transportation tips and Istanbulkart info
Galata Tower sunset views & rooftop spots
Turkish coffee, Turkish delights, and local desserts
Where to stay in Istanbul using hotel points
Tips for visiting mosques and cultural etiquette
Day-by-day Istanbul itinerary recommendations

We recommend booking a private transfer from airport to hotel and back and installing an eSim before you get there.

Our top recommended hotels in Istanbul:

Check out our Turkey Activities & Tours for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to. Visit the city’s highlights with an Istanbul E-Pass or if the E-Pass won’t work for you schedule, we recommend these front of the line tickets for: Hagia Sofia, Basilica, Cistern,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabache Palace & Galata Tower.

If you want to take this exact trip, download our 3-day Istanbul Itinerary!

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