ONE ISTANBUL

How to Istanbul is an official visitor guide focused on helping travelers explore the city and plan their stay. It presents Istanbul’s history across Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods, highlighting historic districts, UNESCO World Heritage sites, waterfront mansions and the city’s position across two continents. The guide offers ideas for sightseeing, including suggested itineraries for one day, three days or a week, specialist tours, family activities and experiences after dark. It also introduces museums, palaces, cultural venues, mosques, churches, synagogues, Turkish baths, parks, beaches and nearby countryside.

For shopping and dining, the site covers malls, old bazaars, popular shopping areas, tax-free shopping, Turkish food culture, regional tastes, restaurants, cafés, bars, historical eateries and street food. Its events coverage includes concerts, exhibitions, festivals, arts, design, congresses, fairs and sports, with event listings searchable by category, venue and date. Practical resources address travel to and around Istanbul, visitor information, emergency contacts, Turkish language basics, a visitors guide and the One Istanbul mobile app.