I Visited Istanbul’s Car-Free Islands (And It Was Magical)

Welcome back to Day 2 of our Istanbul adventure with Iram Roams! 🇹🇷 If you are wondering how to spend the perfect day in Istanbul, this vlog has the ultimate itinerary for you! We start our morning right from the super convenient Titanic Hotel in Taksim, catching the underground funicular down to Kabataş. Our first stop is the breathtaking Dolmabahçe Palace and the iconic Clock Tower (Saat Kulesi), where we enjoy the stunning waterfront views and seagulls. From there, we hop on a ferry for a scenic ride to the magical Princes' Islands (Adalar)! We explore both Heybeliada and Büyükada—a completely car-free zone! Watch as we wander through beautifully preserved Ottoman-era wooden houses, floral streets, and take a fun buggy ride. To wrap up this beautiful day, we head back to the main city and experience the deeply moving, synchronized Adhan (call to prayer) and explore the incredibly clean and well-maintained public prayer facilities for women. 📍 Timestamps / Key Highlights: 00:00 – Good Morning from Taksim & Hotel Details 00:50 – Taksim Funicular to Kabataş / Saat Kulesi 01:15 – Dolmabahçe Palace & Waterfront Clock Tower Cafe 02:01 – Ferry Boat to the Princes' Islands 02:42 – Heybeliada: Ottoman Architecture & Floral Streets 04:36 – Büyükada: Buggy Rides & Island Exploration 05:40 – Returning to Main Istanbul & Final Thoughts If you loved this Princes' Islands and Dolmabahçe Palace tour, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to Iram Roams for more amazing travel guides! Would you ever live on an island with no cars? Let me know in the comments below! #IramRoams #Istanbul #PrincesIslands #DolmabahcePalace #TurkeyTravel #IstanbulVlog #Buyukada #Heybeliada #IstanbulDay2