Marc & I did an experiment today to see how long it really takes to get to the European side of Istanbul (where all the touristy stuff is, such as Topkapi Palace & Aya Sofia, the museums, the souk, the spice market, etc.). Okay, first it's a 5-minute walk to Şemsettin Gűnaltay Cadessi to get a blue dolma (mini-bus). Then a 20 minute ride to the end of the line, near the ferries. The ferries come once every 20 minutes and take about 20 minutes. If you time it right you can be at the spice market in 45-50 minutes. However, we rode the tram up the hill (first stop Topkapi) to Aya Sofia. Then timed it to see how long to get home (tram + ferry + bus). Oops! 90 minutes. Of course we had to wait for the tram and the ferry. So it's not quick, but what a trip. The ferry ride is a blast--amazing views of the city and this busy working port.
By the way, it's 1.40 TRL (about $1.25) for each bit of transportation, but you can go as far as you like.
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