Topkapi Palace – Home to many Sultans of the past offering spectacular views, and countless shiny things as the home of the Crown Jewels from the Ottoman Empire.
Get to savor a Simit bread roll with fresh grapes and seeds and learn how to barbecue grill your own kebabs before having the time for your life, dancing the night away, and listening to live music inside a real Turkish tapas bar.
Have the chance to enjoy a guided evening tour spent mostly dining on a variety of Turkish food and dishes. Turkish Dining Experience – Step off the main tourist trail and learn to eat like a true Turkish person with authentic local cuisine and delicacies. Plenty of nostalgia cluttered shops but our favorites where Modern Tarih, A La Turca, Aslı Günşiray and Objects of Desire. Çukurcuma Caddesi – In one of the oldest cities in the world it only makes sense to dabble in a bit of antique shopping amongst neo-classical homes. Hagia Sophia - An icon of Istanbul and UNESCO World Heritage Site, it would be impossible even to contemplate visiting this city without seeing her architectural miracle church turned mosque turned museum. Gay Istanbul Guide: The Essential Guide To Gay Travel In Istanbul Turkey Gay travelers in Istanbul should take special care regarding public displays of affection where many residents may be less exposed to LGBT culture and likely hold conservative attitudes…Overall Istanbul is relatively safe, and a common-sense approach to travel will generally ensure you have no issues exploring this beautiful and diverse city.
All travelers in Istanbul should take caution in less-developed areas with valuables and take taxi’s at night – and always listen to local advice when exploring. Because gay life in Istanbul only really thrives at discos, clubs, online and behind closed doors, many of the attractions in Istanbul during the day gay travelers will want to see are the top attractions in Istanbul anyway.