Rick Steves Istanbul

As always from Rick Steve's guides: well-written, informative, succinct with many useful links. Easy to read while on the plane or train. I particularly enjoyed the free App "Rick Steve's Audio Europe". I downloaded the discussions about Istanbul (City Guide, Cheap Eats et al) onto my phone and listened before leaving home. Invaluable information, such as the best time to visit the Blue Mosque (apparently, not in the morning when cruise liners disgorge thousands of passengers to rush there). I first discovered Rick Steve's Guides a few years ago when travelling to Spain. In my view, his guides are essential and on-the-go-friendly, supplementing the bulky Fodor and Rough Guide travel books which I leave at home when I head for the airport.

Very in depth review of Istanbul - gives very good detail on local customs, what to do in a short period of time, practical shopping tips. Unfortunately with the recent unrest, had to cancel our vacation. Hopefully can assess its accuracy one of these days

We learned so many important things from this book it's hard to know where to start. Not that we were ever at risk of miss seeing the Hagia Sophia or the Blue Mosque without this book, but we probably would have not bought a Museum Pass; or taken the Public Ferry Bosporus to the Blace Sea and a taxi back to save time; or had in one place what's open on what day of the week. Also, I got it on Kindle, which made it easier to reference anything using the links and the search function. To travel smart, save money and time in Istanbul, this is a must-have.

great guide but unfortunately with all my mark ups on the book we never used it only because of the security issue in istanbul at the time of travel. This is a really great useful book!

Rick Steves' travel books have always been our favorite. We have used so many of his suggestions with great success. Every restaurant, every hotel and every suggested place to visit has been spot on. I do try other travel books, but always find the Rick Steves's books to be the most useful.

Very informative, this guide book provides a lot of details useful for logistics, and makes traveling to Istanbul seem like a great excursion, a good way to learn about history and that portion of the modern world.

Love his radio show, TV, and Youtube videos. This book will get you around Istanbul like a native guide. Merhaba!

Fabulous guide to Istanbul. Easy to follow.

I’ve used his guides many times for the historical sites and neighbourhood maps. I haves used for hotels or restaurants though.

Very informative

Rick Steves is always the best option for travel guides, but this Istanbul book is too outdated. Incorrect opening hours, prices, and needs updates for new mosque and the new airport, etc.