Know before you go in Istanbul
🚇 Getting around
Trams, buses & taxis
Lots of trams, buses and taxis take you around the city.
🕌 Prayer
3,000+ mosques
Visit outside prayer times and avoid Friday mornings at big mosques.
🍜 Halal food
Halal by default
Food is assumed halal unless stated otherwise; no signs needed.
📅 Best time
Spring or autumn
March–May and September–November; prices peak in high season.
💬 Sister tip
Safe, just avoid empty streets
“Yes very safe. Just avoid empty streets in Istanbul by night like anywhere in the world. But overall it’s very safe enjoy your trip” — Verified MSTer
