Istanbul in September

Gokce Nacar

Feb 14 561 read

Istanbul in September

In Istanbul, every season is special. You can spend your time by doing numerous activities that are convenient for every season because Istanbul is a very alive city.

What about September? What can you do in Istanbul in September?

While everywhere is full of yellow and orange leafs, the occurrence of the romantic atmosphere will make you feel peaceful and joyful. You can tour the seaside while the weather is cozy or you can grab your blanket and watch a movie all day. If you are hesitant, here is a list for you to find whatever you want to do.

Go to Museums

As everyone knows, September is the start of Autumn. Even though the weather is still hot sometimes, there is a cloudy view generally. When the weather is like this, you may not want to go out and walk for hours. However, there are lots of museums in Istanbul which have a colorful atmosphere! You can cheer up your day by buying a cup of coffee and touring a couple of museums in Istanbul.

Museum of Modern Art in Beyoglu, Pera Museum in Taksim, Sakip Sabanci Museum in Emirgan, and Akbank Sanat in Taksim are museums that you should definitely see if you are fond of artistic figures!

Istanbul Coffee Festival

Every year in September, Istanbul’s Coffee Festival makes its participants pleased with its different kinds of coffees from all over the world. You can taste delicious traditional coffee types from every stand.

Located in the KucukCiftlik Park venue in Macka, the Festival is about 4 days long. Plus, there are seminars, playground events, and competitions besides the coffee stands. It would be a great atmosphere to go to!

Boat Tour to See Bosphorus

Well, if you like to go out, doing a boat tour to fully see the Bosphorus is great advice for you! It is a popular activity but because the weather is very hot in the summer, it would be amazing to do it in September.

Starting from Eminonu pier every hour, Bosphorus Cruise is one of the best ways to discover and enjoy most of the beautiful sights of the city. You should see them before the weather gets cold!

Explore the City’s Popular Sights on Bike

After September, weather conditions will get harsh for riding a bike so if you like to move your body, you should find a group of friends and go to ride in popular areas! You should explore the Golden Horn, the hub of entertainment and culture in Beyoglu. You can also tour other historical places like Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Hagia Sophia with your bike!