Istanbul travel cost guide

Must-see spots, local tips, admission prices and foods to try in Istanbul. Price data as of 2026-10-16.

Don't miss in Istanbul

Hagia Sophia The great domed building, church then mosque.
Grand Bazaar One of the world’s oldest covered markets, with thousands of shops.
Bosphorus cruise Sail the strait between Europe and Asia past palaces and villages.

An İstanbulkart covers metro, tram and ferry in one card.
At mosques remove shoes, women cover their hair, and visits pause at prayer times.

Friendly strangers who lead you to a bar or carpet shop may be setting up a rip-off.
Make sure taxis run the meter, or use a ride-hailing app where possible.

General advice for the whole country. Check official government travel advice for entry rules and safety before you go.

Per-person meal prices from restaurants’ official menus (where tax and tips are extra, the calculator adds them).

Official sellers’ prices for one adult admission. Select attractions in the calculator to add them to your budget.

Topkapi Palace Combined Admission, Foreign Adult: TRY 2,750.00 · child TRY 0.00
Dolmabahce Palace Combined Admission, Foreign Adult: TRY 2,000.00 · child TRY 0.00
Beylerbeyi Palace Admission, Foreign Adult: TRY 800.00 · child TRY 0.00
Yildiz Palace Admission, Foreign Adult: TRY 900.00 · child TRY 0.00
Istanbul Modern Regular Admission: TRY 1,000.00 · child TRY 0.00
Basilica Cistern Daytime Admission, Foreign Visitor: TRY 1,950.00
Miniatürk Foreign Visitor Admission (Adult): TRY 900.00
Pera Museum Admission (Adult): TRY 450.00 · child TRY 0.00
Rahmi M. Koç Museum Admission (Adult): TRY 1,000.00
Çamlıca Tower Observation Deck (Foreign Adult): TRY 900.00 · child TRY 0.00
Panorama 1453 History Museum (Foreign Adult): TRY 900.00
İBB Digital Experience Center (Foreign Adult): TRY 900.00

Döner kebab — Meat roasted on a rotating spit, sliced and served in bread or with rice
Simit — Sesame-crusted bread ring sold from street carts
Kokoreç — Lamb intestines grilled on a skewer, chopped and served in bread
Baklava — Layers of thin pastry with nuts, baked and soaked in syrup
Künefe — Shredded pastry with cheese inside, baked and topped with syrup, served warm