If you are planning to travel to Istanbul and looking for a cost -effective, comfortable and fast -paced way to surf the sights of this historic city, the subway is the best choice. Many of Istanbul’s sights are located near the subway stations, and you can easily see markets, historical mosques, palaces and museums by purchasing a card and boarding the subway lines.
In this article, we introduce some of Istanbul’s spectacular sites with access to the subway such as the Great Market, Iasufiyah, the Galata Tower, the Galamah Palace and the Esteghlal Street. Join us to find out more about access to these places and learn more about the flow of Istanbul with the subway.
Taksim Station
The Taksim Station is on the M2 metro line. Taksim Square is one of Istanbul’s most famous sights with the subway and you can access it through this station. When you leave the subway station, you will enter the field directly.
Taksim Square is one of the most important squares in the city and one of Istanbul’s tourist attractions on the subway route, located at the center of the Republican Memorial Statue. There are also a variety of cafes, stores, hotels and live street music around this paved field. Visit the mosque in Taksim Square while surfing.
Photographer: Yusuf Taş / Google Map
Esteghlal Street, which begins at Taksim Square, is one of the most important streets of the city. On this long street, there are modern boutiques, art galleries, cinemas and cozy cafes and are the best place to buy and surf.
Cabatash Station
Using the F1 (Texim -Cabatash) line is the best and easiest way to reach the Dolma Garden Palace and the Cabatash Poor. Funicular is a cable train system and connects the F1 line of Taksim Square to Cabatash.
To visit the Dolma Garden Palace with the magnificent Ottoman architecture and a beautiful view of the Bosphorus Strait, you just have to ride the F1 F1 Taxim Metro Station and get off at the Cabatash Station after a few minutes. From Cabatash to the entrance to the palace only eight minutes walking; Of course the route is easy and pleasant because of the downfall; But the return route may be a little more difficult.

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The Tophane Fountain, the Dolma Baghcheh Mosque and the Modern Istanbul Museum are among the sights of Istanbul with the subway, which will not be without a grace. Istanbul’s Besiktas Football Club Museum is another attraction that has easy access from the Cabatash station. The spectacular museum shows hundreds of unique sports objects, shirts, medals, cups, photos and videos.
Shish Station
The Sishane Station is on the M2 metro line. Galata Tower, one of the symbols of Istanbul, is one of the sights of Istanbul with the subway near the station. With about 5 minutes walking from the station, you can climb this tower and watch a unique view of the city and the Bosphorus Bridge.

Photographer: Celal Kirdar / Google Map
There are many art cafes, galleries and cultural centers around the Shish Station. Also, you can easily access the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art and the Museums of Pra, Innocence and “Illusion”.
Giller Weightlifting Station
The Vezneciler is on the M2 metro line. You can use this station to access the “Great Istanbul Market” through the subway. According to the Istanbul Metro Guide, this station is the nearest underground subway to the large market, and with this station, you will no longer need to use other vehicles.

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Around the access to the market, the Bayazid Square with old stone and pigeons roaming it in the quiet atmosphere, the “Bayazid Mosque” and the University of Istanbul with its famous porch, all of which are among the sights of Istanbul with the subway. About 2 meters from this station, Masjed Sulaimaniyah is also located and just walk to visit it for about 5 minutes.
Jailor’s weight station can also be used to access the Sultan Ahmad area as the most well -known tourist destinations in Istanbul. The area has many sights in Istanbul, restaurants and hotels. It is possible to walk from this station to the historic Sultan Ahmed area. Access to the Sultan Ahmad area passes through the historical street of Divan Yolo and you can enjoy urban space and some small monuments along the way.

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Now if you prefer to reach the destination faster and without fatigue, using the T1 tram is the best choice. After a few minutes of hiking, you should go from the Giller Metro Station to the Laleli Tram Station and cross several stations at the Sultanahmet Tram Station and visit the most important tourist attractions of Istanbul, such as Sultan Ahmad Mosque, Opposite, the “Mosque of Iasufiyah” is with Byzantine and Islamic architecture, one of the sights of Istanbul with the subway. The Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Waterfall, and so on are also a short distance from the Blue Mosque, and all can be visited in a half -day walk.
Metro Tunnel
The Metro Tunnel is one of Istanbul’s most famous attractions, with many tourists enter the station only to visit; Even if they do not intend to ride it.
The Metro Tunnel, known as the Tunnel or F2, is one of the world’s oldest subway and the second underground after the London metro. The tunnel is 2 meters long and only one route and the trains go in 2 seconds; This has made it one of the most widely used rapid transport in this part of Istanbul from the past to the present. The Carakavi tunnel has been moving passengers between Caracawi and Bioglu for more than 5 years.

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With this subway line you can easily access the Galata Bridge. The Karaku dock is also one of Istanbul’s busiest transportation centers, one of the sights of Istanbul near the subway, with a permanent traffic between the two European and Asian sectors, with a vibrant atmosphere. This dock, with a stunning view of the Bosphorus Strait and its historical architecture, is a great place to experience local culture. You can visit local shops, cafes and restaurants in the area.
Kadiku Station
The Kadiku Station in the Asian section of Istanbul is one of the M4 line stations. Kadiko is one of the spectacular places of Istanbul with metro access, which has many surfing options. The neighborhood is known for its street food, including Simit and Dumplings.
If you want to have a lacquer surf in the Kadiko neighborhood, be sure to go to Baghdad Street, full of luxury shopping malls and brand stores; Of course, to access this street, you have to ride from the Van or Taxi Kadiko Station.

Photographer: Amar Murtada / Google Map
If you also have the experience of traveling to Istanbul with the subway and familiar with the sights of Istanbul near the subway, we would be happy to share your knowledge and suggestions with the audience.
Cover Photo Source: reddit.com; Photographer: Unknown (Giller Weightlifter)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Istanbul’s sightseeing with the subway?
With the subway you can visit Istanbul’s tourist attractions such as Iasufiyah, Blue Mosque, Galata Tower, Topkapi Palace, Esteghlal Street, Istanbul Modern Museum and more.
What are subway stations close to Istanbul’s tourist attractions?
The Taksim, Cabatash, Shishaneh, Weightlifting, Karakavi and Kadikoi Station are from Istanbul metro stations near tourist attractions.
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