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What to see in Istanbul in 2 days

This 2-day plan groups 8 of Istanbul's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 12 h 15 min of visits and 8.6 km on foot in total.

Day 1: Hagia Sophia and around

1. 09:30
   Hagia Sophia~1 h 30 min visit→ 7 min on foot (0.5 km)
2. 11:10
   Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet)~45 min visit→ 18 min on foot (1.4 km)
3. 12:15
   Topkapı Palace~2 h 30 min visitLunch break nearby→ 30 min on foot (2.2 km)
4. 16:30
   Süleymaniye Mosque~1 h 15 min visit

Day 2: Kadıköy and around

1. 09:30
   Kadıköy~2 h 30 min visit→ next stop 5.4 km away: better by public transport or taxi
2. 12:25
   Kız Kulesi (Maiden's Tower)~1 h 15 min visit→ 35 min on foot (2.7 km)
3. 14:15
   Dolmabahçe Palace~2 h visitLunch break nearby→ 24 min on foot (1.8 km)
4. 17:55
   Taksim Square~30 min visit

Visit times are estimated by type of place and walks are computed as a straight line with a margin for the streets. Check the day's opening hours before you go.