Museums in Istanbul

With History dating back to Ancient Greeks and varied landscape, Istanbul is home to delightful cuisine, a rich culture, and sights that will take your breath away.

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Things To See & Do

Kariye Museum

Kariye Museum

Home of Byzantine Era Artefacts
Also known as Chora Church, the Kariye Museum is a Byzantine Greek. It is home to a number of artefacts and provides a captivating glimpse of Byzantine Era art.

2-3 Hours

Suggested Time

Istanbul Archaeological Museums

Istanbul Archaeological Museums

A journey through ancient civilizations in Istanbul awaits!
The Istanbul Archaeological Museums consist of three buildings: the Archaeological Museum, the Ancient Orient Museum, and the Tiled Kiosk Museum. As the first official museum in both the Ottoman Empire and Turkey, this complex showcases a rich collection of nearly a million artifacts, reflecting the country's extensive archaeological heritage within beautifully landscaped gardens.
Madame Tussauds Istanbul

Madame Tussauds Istanbul

Discover lifelike figures in Istanbul's iconic wax museum!
Madame Tussauds Istanbul is an iconic wax museum located on Istiklal Caddesi (Independence Avenue), featuring lifelike figures of famous movie stars, entertainers, and world leaders. It is the 21st branch of the renowned Madame Tussauds franchise, showcasing wax models of both historical figures from the Ottoman Empire and contemporary celebrities.

Best Time To Visit Istanbul

Ideal year round destination

  • APR-SEP

    Peak Season

  • FEB-MAR

    Moderate Season

  • OCT-JAN

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Dry and sunny weather with pleasant temperatures.
  • Things You'll Love:Exploring the sites and shopping from the colourful markets.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Istanbul International Music FestivalJune/July

Istanbul Opera FestivalJuly

Id-ul-fitrAs Per Islamic Calender

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Exploring a destination like Istanbul

While planning a holiday to Istanbul, we recommend you go through this trove of information to make the most of your holiday. Istanbul is a International destination and is best experienced when visited during April, May, June, July, August and September as you can dry and sunny weather with pleasant temperatures here. One can also plan a holiday during February, March and April to enjoy low temperatures with windy weather. For people looking to the ditch the crowd, visiting Istanbul during November, December and January is also a great way of exploring the destination.

Istanbul is also known for its Istanbul International Music Festival, Istanbul Opera Festival and Id-ul-fitr which are celebrated in the months of June/July, July and As Per Islamic Calender respectively. While here, you must definitely visit and explore Dolmabahce Palace known for its Known for its grandiose architecture the palace was constructed in the 19th century by Sultan Abdül Mecit and replaced the Topkap? Palace as the centre of Ottoman Empire upon its completion. Topkapi Palace is another one in the top places to visit in Istanbul known for its Known for its grandiose architecture the palace was constructed in the 19th century by Sultan Abdül Mecit and replaced the Topkap? Palace as the centre of Ottoman Empire upon its completion. We recommend that you do give a visit to these places to learn about the history and culture of Istanbul better. Have a happy, safe and an unforgettable holiday in Istanbul!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Istanbul

What are the things that you should not miss out on when you are in Istanbul?

If you are a true traveller, you should definitely not miss out on Dolmabahce Palace, Topkapi Palace, and Blue Mosque when you are in Istanbul to make a funfilled vacay.

What are the activities you can explore during the peak season and moderate season in Istanbul?

In the peak season months April, May, June, July, August and September you will experience dry and sunny weather with pleasant temperatures wherein around moderate season i.e. February, March and April you will enjoy low temperatures with windy weather. Whatever that suits your calendar, Istanbul awaits you for a good time.

Which are the best heritage places to explore in Istanbul?

The best heritage places in Istanbul are Dolmabahce Palace, Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque. You will have an amazing time exploring these heritage places in Istanbul and will definitely come back home with a bag full of lovely memories.