City break in Istanbul. Active leisure ideas for Istanbul - attractions, recreation and nightlife

1. Before photographing local people, you should definitely ask them for permission. Remember you cannot make shots of women dressed in black capes. 2. When you enter a home or a mosque, …
Open

Walks on charming French Street, mastering the ancient art of smoking narghile, degustation of seafood under the Galata Bridge or on the roof of an old house – you will find all these and …
Open


Istanbul is rich in unique hotels, such as Hypnos Design Hotel that is able to hypnotize visitors by a mere design of its façade. All elements of this designer hotel are indeed hypnotically …
Open


This guide on active recreation and leisure in Istanbul is protected by the copyright law. You can re-publish this content with mandatory attribution: direct and active hyperlink to www.orangesmile.com.
City tours, excursions and tickets in Istanbul and surroundings
Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Istanbul
Orient Express Bar
Where: 34 Hüdavendigar Caddesi, Hocapaşa, İstanbul, Istanbul; Telephone: +90 212 520 71 61;
Where: 34 Hüdavendigar Caddesi, Hocapaşa, İstanbul, Istanbul; Telephone: +90 212 520 71 61;
Kaktüs
Where: Imam Adnan Sok. 4, Beyoglu, Istanbul; Telephone: +90 212 293 61 00;
Where: Imam Adnan Sok. 4, Beyoglu, Istanbul; Telephone: +90 212 293 61 00;
Kemanci
Where: Siraselviler Cad. 69/1-3, Taksim, Istanbul;
Where: Siraselviler Cad. 69/1-3, Taksim, Istanbul;
Roxy
Where: Siraselviler Cad., Arslan Atari Sok. 3, Taksim, Istanbul; Telephone: +90 212 249 12 83;
Where: Siraselviler Cad., Arslan Atari Sok. 3, Taksim, Istanbul; Telephone: +90 212 249 12 83;
Reference information
Amusement parks near Istanbul
♥ Amusement park 'Vialand' Istanbul, 6.9 km from the center. On the map
Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Vialand' Istanbul, 6.9 km from the center. On the map


Sites around Istanbul from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Miniatürk
From the series “Famous Miniature Museums of Architectural Objects and Cities”
Check on the map:
Distance from Istanbul center - 4.8 km.
The park was opened in 2003. In contrast to other miniature parks, Miniaturk has a lot of unique features. Only here one can see the models that are placed inside large crystals. On the territory of the park a state-of-the-art 5D-cinema is located, whose visitors have an opportunity to make a virtual helicopter tour over Istanbul. In addition to mock-ups, many playgrounds for children of different ages have been equipped in the park, beautiful restaurants and souvenir shops operate here. Near the park there is an excellent carting center, which is also popular with holidaymakers. …
Read further 

Eyup Sultan Camii
From the series “Top Largest and Famous Mosques Worldwide”
Check on the map:
Distance from Istanbul center - 4.3 km.
Inside the mosque is decorated with a luxurious carpet, walls are decorated with great patterns made by the best specialists in the country. The main scarify place of the mosque is a tomb of the Sultan Eyup. It is the main Muslim relic in the country. According to the legends, this tomb has some paraphernalia of prophet Muhammad. This is the first mosque that has appeared on the territory of Turkey after Constantinople was conquered. Notwithstanding that the façade of the mosque is quite modest, its inner decoration is very impressive. Thousands of pilgrims and tourists are choked when they enter the mosque. …
Read further 

Dolmabahce Palace
From the series “Rococo Architecture – Famous Monuments”
Check on the map:
Distance from Istanbul center - 2.8 km.
The variety of landscape compositions and sculptures formed on the territory of the palace complex deserve special attention. 12 gates serve as the entrance to the palace grounds. The Treasure Gate is considered the main one among them. A significant part of the palace's premises is accessible to the public today. But fans of excursions should remember that no more than 3,000 people can visit the Sultan's residence daily. The ticket office is located right on the palace grounds. It will be better to go for tickets as early as possible during the height of the tourist season. …
Read further 

Photogallery of picturesque Istanbul
Search for active leisure and attraction spots on Istanbul map

