Cagaloglu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
New Mosque
You can learn about the history of Istanbul with a trip to New Mosque. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.
Taksim Square
You can learn about the local history of Istanbul during your trip to a well-known site such as Taksim Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Hagia Sophia
Throughout its various incarnations as a church, an Orthodox cathedral, a mosque, and a museum, this magnificent structure has dominated Istanbul's skyline.
Blue Mosque
The bright blue ceramic tiles that line the interior of this great traditional mosque are a sight to behold.
Sultanahmet Square
Find out about the history of Sultanahmet Square, one of the top monuments in Istanbul. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Grand Bazaar
Stock up on artisanal curios as you explore thousands of shops in Istanbul's enormous covered market, one of the largest and oldest in the world.
Activities
Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour
Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets
Tour of The Old City - Full-Day Small Group Tour
Princes's Islands Tour With Live Tour Guide On Board ( 2 islands)
Istanbul: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop with Drinks & Snacks
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Other neighbourhoods around Cagaloglu
Sirkeci
Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Topkapi Palace.
Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Karaköy
Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.
Galata
Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.
Beyoğlu
Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.
Fatih
Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Blue Mosque is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul.
- Bab-i Ali Kapisi
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Galata Tower
- Topkapi Palace
- Sultanahmet Square
- Bosphorus Bridge
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Florya Beach
- Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center
- Viaport Outlet Shopping
- Vadistanbul AVM
- Bahçeşehir Gölet Park
- Yorukali Beach
- Sedef Island
- Basilica Cistern
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Medicana International Istanbul Hospital