Below, Istanbul-based professional tour guide Ali Faik Anayurt recommended his top alternative attractions for travelers looking for a slightly more off-the-beaten-path adventure in the city ...

Spread across two continents and between two seas, Istanbul is a city of empires past. The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower are just some of the many historic structures ...

Hammams—the public baths that have been an integral part of Istanbul life for centuries—can be found everywhere from the city's quiet historic neighborhoods to inside the best hotels in Turkey ...