How to plan a walking sightseeing route in Istanbul?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
First-timers should start from the Sirkeci area — most major landmarks are within walking distance; save your points of interest in Google Maps beforehand and preview the route using Street View mode.
What the community said
Save the places you want to visit as pins in Google Maps in advance — this makes it easier to build a logical route and avoid backtracking between districts.
3 days ago Google Maps — saved pins
If it's your first visit, the Sirkeci area is a good base for a walking route — many major sights (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace) are within walking distance from there. If you've been before, the route depends on what other areas you plan to visit.
3 days ago Sirkeci district
Before your trip, it helps to preview the entire route using Street View mode in Google Maps — this gives you a sense of the actual distance and terrain between stops.
3 days ago Google Street View