Dating ideas for Istanbul can begin right here and now. Getting out with someone special and enjoying the sites and sounds around you make for a fantastic start to any relationship. A city the size of Istanbul, with the colorful history and culture that go along with it, is a prime location for ultimate date planning. Hopefully we’ll give you some ideas that you haven’t thought about before so read on and see!

Some of the greatest resources for dating ideas are city guides for visitors. You might take sites like these for granted, having perhaps been born in Istanbul or perhaps having lived there for a great deal of time. Tourists know where to go for interesting outings. Sites like the travelers guide Lonely Planet list a ton of activities that will make a great date possible. Other great resources come from papers and magazines that keep up with current affairs. Look to the entertainment sections for what’s hot in the city or event calendars. With those in your back pocket, you’re sure to be off on a special dating experience.

We’ve included a few Istanbul dating suggestions below. Look and see if anything suits your needs. If you have some to add, feel free to leave a comment below!

Lonely Planet Istanbul: Take a look at the attractions section for things to improve your “attraction”

Istanbul City Guide: Another look at dating ideas in Istanbul

Topkapi Palace Museum: It might be the dating tour that makes magic for you and that special someone

Roxy Club: A smashing dating idea in Istanbul if you’re looking for a crazy night out

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