Planning a trip to Istanbul? Here are the top travel tips I wish I knew before visiting! From saving money and avoiding tourist traps to using travel cards and finding the best local experiences—this video will help make your trip smoother, safer, and more fun. In this video: Visa & flight information Sim advice Currency tips (Wise card & cash usage) Transport hacks (taxis) What to wear at mosques Tourist attraction information Avoiding long queues at attractions Must-try street food & tea flavours And more insider tips from my own trip! Subscribe for more smart travel tips and destination guides. Timestamps: 0:00 Visa & Flight 1:17 Taxi 1:44 SIM, Plug & Travel Money 3:28 Where to Stay in Sultanahmet 3:48 Taksim Square 6:31 Hippodrome 7:28 Blue Mosque 8:27 Hagia Sophia 10:33 Basilica Cistern 11:51 Sea Views & Turkish Cuisine 13:30 Grand Bazaar 16:03 Topkapi Palace