Gay Tour Guide Istanbul

The only city in the world that is in both Asia and Europe, Istanbul also straddles the ancient and contemporary worlds.

The very best method to experience Istanbul is to allow for unscheduled wandering in between visits to historical sites and museums. Rise early enough to partake of the distinguished Turkish breakfast. And ride the ferryboats, frequently. They're not just a way to get from here to there; on a ferryboat you can rest feet tired from sightseeing, drink tea, or eat a grilled-cheese sandwich and take in the very best views of throughout the city.

The ghosts of marauding Crusaders and marching janissaries haunt the city's historical alleyways-- but this is no museum: the Bosporus is still a buzzing artery for maritime trade, and the noises of structure construction play a continuous counterpoint to the shouts of street hawkers and the call of the muezzin. There are a number of reasons visitors return repeatedly: the setting is extraordinary, best on the Sea of Marmara and astride the busy Bosporus Strait. And Istanbul's horizon is a spectacular mélange of domes, minarets, middle ages towers, and office buildings towering above low-rise domestic structures.

Today the cultural istanbul tourist information and monetary center of Turkey, Istanbul has been the capital of 3 empires-- Byzantine, Roman, and Ottoman. Our Istanbul travel guide combines the very best of Istanbul old and new.