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Instead of paying to see the views from Galata Tower, you can go to the Anemon Galata Hotel.
It has a really nice terrace where you can enjoy the same views having a nice coffee or a cocktail.

This cathedral-sized cistern is an underground chamber of 143 metres by 65 metres, capable of holding 80,000 cubic metres of water, and covering an area of 9,800 square metres with 336 marble columns.

It costs 5€ to get inside.

Hagia Sophia was choosen a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1985.
It costs 10€ to get in. Very crowded.

It was the official and primary residence in the city of the Ottoman Sultans, from 1465 to 1853.

Topkapı Palace is among those monuments belonging to the "Historic Areas of Istanbul", which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

Open from 9:00 to 17:00. Closed on Tuesdays

The visit takes about 3 hours. The price is 10€ for the palace and 5€ for Harem (for me the best from all the palace)

Really nice passage full of restaurants.
It was built in 1876 and refurnished in XX century.

If you would like to see a more real market go to this one!

It's lined with wholesalers knocking out 'Lacoste' T-shirts and 'Levi's' jeans in basement workshops.

Crowded with real estambulians.

Get lost around the streets between the gran bazaar and the spice market.

In 2004, the Turkish central government leased the long-abandoned Silahtaraga power plant to Istanbul University for a 20 year period. The university has been transforming it into a cultural centre...

If you don´t mind to be soaped, massaged and scrubed by a huuuuge and strong nalf-naked attendant, this is the best place in the world to travel to the good old times. The most classic and popular hammam in the city. Separated sections for men and women.

Istambul is a lovely place to go. The people is extremely pleasant, and you will feel at home... in a very exciting place