Hello and welcome!
My name is Şakir, and I am a lifelong resident of Istanbul — a city where continents meet, cultures blend, and history lives alongside modern daily life. I created Istanbul Travelers to provide clear, practical, and experience-based travel information for visitors who want to explore Istanbul beyond standard tourist routes.
This website is not just about describing famous landmarks. It is about helping travelers understand the spirit of the city — how it feels to walk through its streets, watch the sunset over the Bosphorus, hear the call to prayer echo between historic buildings, and experience daily life as locals do.
Why This Website Exists
Istanbul is one of the most visited cities in the world, yet many guides only focus on surface-level information. My goal is to offer something different:
✔ Real places
✔ Real observations
✔ Practical travel knowledge
✔ Local perspective
I personally explore neighborhoods, historic sites, coastal areas, museums, markets, and cultural districts to provide reliable and experience-based content. Every guide is written to help visitors understand not only what to see, but also why it matters.
Local Knowledge You Can Trust
Being born and raised in Istanbul allows me to share insights that go beyond guidebooks:
• How to move around the city efficiently
• Which neighborhoods reflect authentic Istanbul life
• Where history, culture, and modern life intersect
• What first-time visitors should know
• How to experience Istanbul safely and comfortably
This site combines local experience with continuous exploration, helping travelers plan smarter and enjoy the city more deeply.
An Ongoing Travel Project
Istanbul Travelers is a growing project. I regularly update the website with:
📍 New place guides
📸 Original photography
🎥 Travel visuals
📝 Detailed location information
🧭 Practical travel tips
As Istanbul changes and evolves, so does this website. My aim is to build a trusted travel resource for international visitors who want accurate and meaningful information.
Explore Istanbul Beyond the Surface
If you want to experience Istanbul not just as a tourist, but as a traveler who understands the city’s atmosphere, history, and daily rhythm — you are in the right place.
Thank you for visiting, and I hope this guide helps you discover Istanbul in a deeper, more memorable way.