Istanbul travel notebook · Travelling from the United States
Istanbul sights
and city walks
We’re a group of friends who explore Istanbul on foot and by ferry. Start with a neighborhood walk in Sultanahmet or Karaköy and save time for the market streets of Kadıköy.
Istanbul / Eminönü from Galata Bridge
Travelling from the United States
Start Istanbul at your own pace
Coming from the United States, plan by Istanbul’s local arrival date, especially if you have a connection and an overnight flight. For the first afternoon, pick somewhere within walking distance of your hotel and save your longer plans for the next day.
- From your flight to your hotelKeep the arrival airport code, your hotel address, and the check-in time together.
- Where to stay in IstanbulChoose a home base around what you want to do first, from Sultanahmet’s historic streets to Kadıköy’s waterfront.
- A first walk without a packed scheduleLeave the first evening open and choose a neighbourhood outing for your first full day.
01 / Where first?
Historic places to visit in Istanbul
02 / Along for the ride
Getting around Istanbul by ferry, metro and tram
Make the Bosphorus crossing part of your day. Check your departure pier and the return service before heading to Kadıköy, and pick metro or tram connections to suit your route.
On get-togethers when we take the club minibus, the ride is free. We decide together where to stop.
03 / City notebook
Explore both sides of Istanbul
Pick a base close to your first morning’s plans. Stay in Sultanahmet for the historic sights, in Karaköy for the walk up to Galata, or in Kadıköy for the market and Moda waterfront.
Istanbul walks
Routes through Kadıköy and Moda, Karaköy and Galata, or Üsküdar and Salacak.
Where to stay in Istanbul
Compare Sultanahmet, Karaköy and Kadıköy by walking distance and transport.
Where and what to eat
Find neighborhood bakeries, Turkish breakfasts, and lunch spots.
Historic places
Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, Galata Tower and the Land Walls.
Istanbul shopping tips
What to check when comparing materials, prices and packing at the bazaar.
Dental care guides
Independent reading on written treatment plans, implants and follow-up.
Hair transplant guides
Questions about methods, who carries out the procedure and aftercare.
City notebook
Considering dental care or a hair transplant in Istanbul from the U.S.?
We’d talk through the written plan, who’s doing the work, and who you can turn to back home. We’d also ask for records in English before adding up the itemized estimate, flights, and any follow-up costs in the U.S.
04 / The club on camera
Come along for a day.
Did we miss the ferry? Who laughed loudest at lunch? Find a seat at the table in our club videos.
Two shores / One club