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What to see in Istanbul in 3 days

This 3-day plan groups 15 of Istanbul's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 19 h 5 min of visits and 12.0 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→ 5 min on foot (0.3 km)
4. 16:05
   Istanbul Archaeology Museums~2 h visit

Day 2: Süleymaniye Mosque and around

1. 09:30
   Süleymaniye Mosque~1 h 15 min visit→ 24 min on foot (1.8 km)
2. 11:10
   Galata Tower~45 min visit→ 28 min on foot (2.1 km)
3. 12:25
   Taksim Square~30 min visit→ 24 min on foot (1.8 km)
4. 13:20
   Dolmabahçe Palace~2 h visitLunch break nearby→ 35 min on foot (2.7 km)
5. 17:10
   Kız Kulesi (Maiden's Tower)~1 h 15 min visit

Day 3: Kadıköy and around

1. 09:30
   Kadıköy~2 h 30 min visit→ next stop 6.6 km away: better by public transport or taxi
2. 12:25
   Hagia Irene~40 min visit→ 5 min on foot (0.4 km)
3. 13:10
   Basilica Cistern~45 min visitLunch break nearby→ 5 min on foot (0.4 km)
4. 15:15
   Hippodrome of Constantinople~40 min visit→ 1 min on foot (0.1 km)
5. 16:00
   Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts~1 h 30 min visit→ 8 min on foot (0.6 km)
6. 17:40
   Küçük Ayasofya~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.