By Mehmet Kurtkaya
Founder of Twarp.com, exploring Turkey since 1995
Last updated: May 13, 2026

Map of Istanbul, Istanbul Maps, Tourist Maps

This page gives you all the maps you need to navigate Istanbul in one place. Istanbul Walking map, links to Metro Map and Ferry lines/schedules, and interactive maps. Walking and getting around in Istanbul made simple.

📌 Static Maps (top): Great for planning. Shows landmarks with clickable links to detailed guides. Print them, use as rough guide, take notes, mark on them. No street clutter — just the big picture.

📍 Interactive Maps (bottom): OpenStreetMap and Google Maps button show your current location on detailed street maps. Best for navigation while walking, without losing sight of major sights.

➡️ Use static maps to plan your route. Use interactive maps to walk it. The Istanbul Magnificent Route that includes Taksim, Galata, Karaköy, Eminönü, and Sultanahmet is by far the top walking itinerary to experience the best of Istanbul in just a few hours. You can rest along the way in cafes, total walking time is about 2-3 hours at a leisurely pace.

🗺️ Quick Links: Official Istanbul Metro Map & Ferry Lines/Schedules
🚇 Metro Map (English PDF) ⛴️ Şehir Hatları Ferries
📱 App has English (tap ⚙️)
🚢 İDO Fast Ferries 🚤 Sea Taxi App
🔍 CLICK ON NAMES ON THE MAP TO LEARN ABOUT ISTANBUL LOCATIONS
Istanbul map
Istanbul map large view
🖱️ Interactive Map: Drag to pan | +/- to zoom | Click markers for location guides | 📍 Click the crosshair button (bottom right) to find your current location
taksim beyoglu beylerbeyi palace uskudar eminonu rustem pasa mosque archaeological museums gulhane park topkapi palace hagia sophia sultanahmet blue mosque hippodrome arts museum grand bazaar basilica cistern spice market suleymaniye mosque golden horn moda chora church dolmabahce palace camlica hill mosaic museum besiktas kadikoy galata tower prince's islands maiden's tower Bosphorus Karakoy Kabatas
🗺️ Open in Google Maps for turn-by-turn navigation

Quick Access to Istanbul District Guides

Sultanahmet
Taksim Square
Beyoğlu
Galata Tower
Karaköy
Eminönü
Beşiktaş
Ortaköy
Bebek
Kadıköy
Üsküdar
Moda
Princes' Islands

Major Attractions

Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Topkapı Palace
Grand Bazaar
Spice Bazaar
Dolmabahçe Palace
Basilica Cistern
Rüstem Pasha Mosque
Süleymaniye Mosque
Maiden's Tower