FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Museums in Turkey are all open during public and Eid holdiays. City Museums are mostly closed on Mondays. But I list the closed days of famous museums in Turkey.

  • Hagia Sophia Museum was converted to a functional mosque in 2020 and 7 days open. Topkapı Palace is closed on TUESDAYS.
  • Underground cistern is open 7 days a week. But nowadays, it is closed  because of renovation.
  • Chora Museum was converted to a functional mosque in 2020 and 7 days open.
  • Pammakaristos Museum are closed on WEDNESDAYS
  • Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on MONDAYS and THURSDAYS.
  • Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on MONDAYS and THURSDAYS.
  • Blue Mosque is not a museum and as a functional Mosque open to visitors except the praying times. And it is free entry.
  • Open Air Museums such as Ephesus, Pergamon, Cappadocia are all open 7 days a week.

In Istanbul; Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed on Sundays, in Public Holidays and Eids. Shopping Malls are all open. Private shops in shopping districts such as in Nisantasi, Taxim are closed. And all restaurants cafes are all open. But all museums are open during public holidays.

Are Restaurants, Cafes open in Ramadan Month and is it free to eat and drink outside?

Yes. Every where is open during days of Ramadan? Some restaurants are open all nights too. So People can find Restaurants or cafes to eat and drink in every corner. Also it is free to drink and eat outside. No one will shout you, if you drink or eat something. But we become more careful not to eat or drink in front of them just to respect.

There are 2 religious events (Eid) in a year for Muslims and their timing changes every year according to the Moon Calendar. Turkey use Sun Calendar which is international one. But Islam follows Moon Calendar. So, Days come 10 days earlier every year.

Ramadan Eid which takes 3 days after Ramadan Month. Only schools, banks, all official places are closed in these 3 days. But Restaurants Cafes, Bars, sights, museums are all open. Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed during Ramadan Eid in Istanbul.

Sacrificing Eid is 2 months later after Ramadan Eid which takes 4 days. Only schools, banks, all official places are closed in these 3 days. But Restaurants Cafes, Bars, sights, museums are all open. Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed during Sacrificing Eid in Istanbul

Best Souvenirs to Buy in Turkey

It is a cultural country. You can find all kind of souvenirs from 1Euro to hundreds thousands such as silver, gold, precious non precious stoned jewellery, hand loomed fabrics, crafts, carpets, leather goods, magnets. So Come with empty luggage to Turkey. Please check our shopping tips in our blog page>>>

Can I make up my own itinerary?

Of course you can. We can customize your itinerary up on your preferences such as where ever you want to visit, speed of tour, starting and ending time etc.

Can I use my mobile phone In Turkey? Yes you can use it.
Do you need vaccinations for Turkey? No, You don’t need it.

Is it safe to travel in Turkey?

Most of the people scared to come to Turkey in last 4 years. You can believe us, when you land to Turkey, all your fears will fly away from window. I am a Turkish citizen and have been living alone in biggest city of Europe, Istanbul. I believe that as much as I try to explain it is safe, Everyone is going to think that I am lying. Anyway, as a tour guide who has been guiding more than 27 years and a travel agent; safety of my guests is the most important case for me. Of course I cannot promise for the issues happening in the life. It can be earthquake, flood, disease, car accident, violence etc. All these bed events can occur everywhere. They can occur even outside of your house door. No one can give a guaranty of safety in life. So Turkey is safe as much as your home. There is heavy security controls in Turkey not to have these problems again. Yes It happened 4 years ago. But it is over. Also, I have the tell that to make you sure there is no war in Turkey. Even media says that the cities on the border of Turkey are not safe. We do not have any problems in these places. We organize culture and history tours to these places and walk around safely on the border. Nothing happens there.

Turkish people is very hospitable to guests whoever visits home. We say that “if anyone knocks the door gently,  he is the guest of god” and we give cleanest place in our house, share our food. This is Turkish culture. How come it is not going to be safe for westerns. Whoever visits Turkey, These people are our guests and are safe here.

Is it safe to travel Turkey as a single woman?

Turkey is such a modern country and very safe country to travel. Each city or country in the world have safe and unsafe places, streets etc. So, It is safe. But we cannot promise safety who is looking for trouble in their life. There are cameras in every street corners especially in big cities.