Istanbul with kids: complete 48 hour family travel itinerary!
48 hours in Istanbul with kids: a complete family city break itinerary, day by day and hour by hour. Free printable itinerary (PDF) with full cost breakdown: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/istanbul48hrs-itinerary Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Old Town Walking Tour (GetYourGuide, 4.8 stars): https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/istanbul-walking-tour Bosphorus Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side (GetYourGuide, 4.8 stars): https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/istanbul-bosphorus-cruise More Istanbul tours and activities: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/istanbul-viator Istanbul hotels: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/istanbul-expedia More family city break guides and itinerary downloads: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com Researched: July 2026. Prices, opening hours, and tour availability change. Verify all bookings and admission costs, and confirm any time-sensitive details such as ticket availability, mosque prayer closures and seasonal changes, before you travel. What this video covers This is a practical, hour-by-hour 48-hour Istanbul family itinerary covering two full days with realistic timings, honest practical detail, and a budget breakdown for a family of four. Flights and accommodation are not included in the budget. Day One is based around Sultanahmet's old city and is almost entirely walkable. It starts with a guided walking tour covering the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia exterior and the Hippodrome, with entry to Hagia Sophia available as an optional extra. The day continues with lunch in Sultanahmet, free time at the Hippodrome and Sultanahmet Square, the Grand Bazaar's four thousand shops, and dinner followed by a Turkish dessert such as baklava or künefe. Day Two moves north to Eminönü and Karaköy by tram. It covers the Spice Bazaar, a walk across Galata Bridge to the Galata Tower area, lunch by the water, and the highlight of the day, a Bosphorus cruise with a stopover on the Asian side at Kanlıca. The day finishes with dondurma, Turkey's famously stretchy ice cream, and a final dinner in Sultanahmet, Karaköy or Beyoğlu. The video also covers getting around Istanbul by tram, on foot, and by taxi or ride hailing apps such as Uber or BiTaksi, where to pick up drinks and snacks at BİM, Şok and A101, and the Museum Pass İstanbul for anyone planning to add extra museums. Whether you are looking for Istanbul family travel tips, things to do in Istanbul with kids, or a practical Istanbul itinerary for 2 days, this guide covers everything you need to plan the trip. Budget: approximately ₺25,000 to ₺35,000+ (around £400 to £560+) for a family of four over 48 hours, excluding flights and accommodation. Full breakdown in the free printable itinerary. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Before you go: getting around, supermarkets, what to book 02:58 Day 1: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Old Town Walking Tour 04:00 Day 1: Lunch and Hippodrome 04:32 Day 1: Grand Bazaar 04:51 Day 1: Rest and dinner 05:20 Day 2: Tram and Spice Bazaar 05:46 Day 2: Galata Bridge and Tower 06:16 Day 2: Lunch and Bosphorus Cruise 07:05 Day 2: Dondurma and final dinner 07:33 Wrap up Also on this channel: 48hrs in Athens with kids: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/istanbul48hrs-athens48hrs 48hrs in Cape Town with kids: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/istanbul48hrs-capetown48hrs 48hrs in Prague with kids: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/istanbul48hrs-prague48hrs Subscribe for more family city break guides: https://youtube.com/@tiredbuthappy?sub_confirmation=1 Full destination guides and itinerary downloads: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com This video contains affiliate links. If you book through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This does not influence the content or recommendations made in this video.