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Free things to do in Istanbul
Events
Meetups MeetupsArt Route: guided tour of The Art of Travel at Meşher
MeetupsWe Think Too Much: Why Do We Always Compare Ourselves?
MeetupsBook Club: The Epic of Gilgamesh
WorkshopsWorkshop: A Timeline of Photography and Its Movements
ConcertsJazz on the Terrace: Maral Perk Trio
MeetupsWe Think Too Much: crime stories and the psychology behind them
KidsFrom Puss in Boots to Fairytale Land: kids drama workshop
Places
Open · until 18:00Free
AttractionWikimedia CommonsDogançay Müzesi
Free
Open · until 17:00Free
AttractionWikimedia CommonsGalatasaray Museum
Free
Open · until 17:00Free
AttractionWikimedia Commonsİstanbul Railway Museum
Free
Free
AttractionWikimedia Commonsİstanbul Üniversitesi Rıdvan Çelikel Arkeoloji Müzesi
Free
Free
AttractionWikimedia CommonsAtatürk Museum, Şişli
Free
Free
AttractionWikimedia CommonsMuseum Gazhane
Free
Free
AttractionIllustrative photoTurkish Pharmacy Museum
Free
Open · until 19:00Free
AttractionIllustrative photoAdam Mickiewicz Musem
Free
Open · until 17:00Free
Beach or parkIllustrative photoModa Bostanı
Free
SALT Beyoğlu
FreeOpen · until 18:00Free
Free
Beach or parkIllustrative photoKayapark Millet Bahçesi
Free
Free
Beach or parkIllustrative photoTarlataban
Free
Open · until 20:00Free
Beach or parkIllustrative photoGaziosmanpaşa Millet Bahçesi
Free
Cistern Nakkas
FreeOpen · until 17:30Free
Free
Beach or parkIllustrative photoBostanci Halk Plaji
Free
Kınalıada Halk Plajı
FreeFree
FAQ
What are the best free things to do in Istanbul?
Top picks: Archaeology 101: Anatomy of an Excavation, Patara (16 Nov, Müze Gazhane), Art Route: guided tour of The Art of Travel at Meşher (17 Nov, Meşher) and We Think Too Much: Why Do We Always Compare Ourselves? (17 Nov, Müze Gazhane). 16 events listed · 16 places listed.
When are they?
Archaeology 101: Anatomy of an Excavation, Patara (16 Nov, Müze Gazhane); Art Route: guided tour of The Art of Travel at Meşher (17 Nov, Meşher); We Think Too Much: Why Do We Always Compare Ourselves? (17 Nov, Müze Gazhane); Book Club: The Epic of Gilgamesh (18 Nov, Müze Gazhane); Workshop: A Timeline of Photography and Its Movements (18 Nov, Müze Gazhane).
How many free things to do are there in Istanbul?
Wherepicks lists 32 right now (Updated 15 Nov 2026, 11:33 (local time)).
Where do I buy tickets?
On the organiser's or ticket provider's own site. Every event links to its official ticket page (e.g. Platinumlist or Eventbrite).
Explore
- Creative Drama Workshop for Kids with Gülay Kalyoncu
- Meet the Author: archaeologist Erman Ertuğrul
- Art Route: guided exhibition tour at Arter (21 Nov)
- From Tale to Drama: children's workshop
- We Think Too Much: motherhood today
- Jazz on the Terrace: Gücüm Sezer Guitar Project
- Art Route: guided tour of Olivo Barbieri at Borusan Contemporary
- Art Route: guided exhibition tour at Arter (28 Nov)
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Free things to do in Istanbul: Top picks: Archaeology 101: Anatomy of an Excavation, Patara (16 Nov, Müze Gazhane), Art Route: guided tour of The Art of Travel at Meşher (17 Nov, Meşher) and We Think Too Much: Why Do We Always Compare Ourselves? (17 Nov, Müze Gazhane). 16 events listed · 16 places listed. Sources: Official municipal culture calendar (kultur.istanbul, İBB Kültür AŞ), OpenStreetMap, Wikidata.