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Istanbul Mega Pass

Istanbul MegaPass

Public transportation included!

The Istanbul Mega Pass is an all-in-one digital sightseeing pass that is valid for seven days and is available in three variants (Classic, Premium and Deluxe). All variants include the following offers:

  • Blue Mosque: guided tour
  • Boat trip on the Bosphorus
  • Ticket for public transport (5 journeys)
  • Istanbul audio guide (English, German, Spanish, Italian, French)

Depending on the option you choose, you can visit 2, 4 or 10 additional attractions:

  • Hagia Sophia
  • Topkapi Palace & Harem
  • Basilica Cistern (Sunken Palace)
  • Dolmabahce Palace & Harem
  • City tour on the Asian side
  • 1 day hop-on hop-off bus
  • Turkish Bath / Hamam
  • Dinner boat trip on the Bosphorus
  • Bosphorus sunset yacht tour

All tickets offer priority entry without queues. Nevertheless, there may be waiting times at the security checkpoint.

  • Options for different budgets (Classic, Premium, Deluxe)
  • Skip-the-line access to major attractions
  • Visit to the Blue Mosque with a professional guide
  • Ticket for public transportation
  • Digital use via app
  • Multilingual audio guides
  • Valid for 7 days - that's enough for most tourists
  • Cancellation free of charge (up to 30 days after purchase)
  • No spontaneous visits possible. Tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Relatively small selection of sights
  • No integrated mobile phone/Internet package

This is how the purchase works: When booking, select the desired version of the Istanbul Mega Pass (Classic, Premium or Deluxe). After purchasing, you will receive an email with the option to select your attractions and reserve time slots. You will then receive all tickets by email.

Price Classic: 129,00 EUR
Premium price: 189,00 EUR
Deluxe price: 297,00 EUR

Istanbul MegaPass

Istanbul Tourist Pass

Istanbul Tourist Pass

The Istanbul Tourist Pass is a digital sightseeing pass that is available for one to five consecutive days. It includes over 100 attractions, tours and activities.

  • Free admission to top sights: Hagia Sophia, Galata Tower, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahçe Palace
  • Some attractions are visited with a guided tour
  • Access to over 100 other museums, sights, Bosphorus cruises, Princes' Islands tours, High Radius Towers, shows and family experiences (Show all attractions)
  • Free 5 GB eSIM for mobile Internet - Ideal for navigation, reservations or spontaneous activities
  • Digital app with live support in several languages: plan, manage tickets, make reservations & 24/7 assistance via chat or WhatsApp
  • Digital show & go ticketing - No printing necessary
  • Access to 100+ attractions
  • Skip-the-line access to major attractions
  • Guided tours included: accredited guides for Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cisterna, Bazaar, etc.
  • Free eSIM or mobile Wifi
  • Digital use via app
  • Flexible validity from 1 - 5 days
  • High price - especially for short validity periods
  • In some cases, spontaneous visits are not possible. Tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Some attractions can only be visited with a guide. Users report that meeting points are poorly communicated and times are not adhered to.
  • No public transportation included
  • Non-transparent credit system: The Tourist Pass cannot be used for unlimited sightseeing. Instead, you acquire a certain number of credits with your purchase.

This is how the purchase works: You will receive all information about your Pass immediately to the e-mail address you provided when purchasing. You will receive your Pass ID, access links and all other information for managing your Pass by email. Please note that some tickets and guided tours must be reserved!

Price 1 day: 149,00 EUR
Price 2 days: 179,00 EUR
Price 3 days: 209,00 EUR
Price 4 days: 229,00 EUR
Price 5 days: 249,00 EUR

Tip: The Istanbul Tourist Pass is slightly cheaper with GetYourGuide. However, the included data package is smaller (Tourist Pass at GetYourGuide).

Istanbul Tourist Pass

Top 4 attractions tickets

Istanbul Combo

This combination ticket from GetYourGuide includes up to four popular attractions. You will receive all tickets by e-mail.

  • Topkapi Palace (escorted entry)
  • Hagia Sophia (Skip the Line Ticket)
  • Basilica Cistern (Skip the Line Ticket)
  • Optional: Dolmabahce Palace (Skip the Line Ticket)

The combined ticket is valid for three days from the date of first use!

This is how the purchase works: Choose the ticket with three or four attractions when booking. To visit the Topkapi Palace, you must select a time slot, as entry is only possible when accompanied by a tour guide. You can visit all the other attractions on your own within three days.

Customer rating: 4,5 (628 Reviews)
Price: from 123,90 EUR

Istanbul Combo

Istanbul E-Pass

Istanbul ePassport

The Istanbul E-Pass is a digital sightseeing pass for 2 to 7 days that offers free or discounted access to over 100 attractions, guided tours and experiences. Extras such as an eSIM, airport transfers and 24/7 support are included, making the pass particularly suitable for well-planned, intensive city trips.

  • Free admission to top sights: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahçe Palace (Show all attractions)
  • Most of these top attractions are visited on a guided tour
  • Bosphorus cruise (normal, dinner or sunset) + possibly day trips to the surrounding area (Bursa/Sapanca)
  • Free 1 GB eSIM or physical SIM for mobile Internet - Ideal for navigation, reservations or spontaneous activities
  • Digital app with live support in several languages: plan, manage tickets, make reservations & 24/7 assistance via chat or WhatsApp
  • Digital show & go ticketing - No printing necessary
  • Access to 100+ attractions (free or discounted)
  • Skip-the-line access to major attractions
  • Guided tours included: accredited guides for Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cisterna, etc.
  • Free eSIM
  • Digital use via app
  • Flexible validity from 2 - 7 days
  • For some attractions there is only a discount, which is sometimes not very attractive (e.g. Galata Tower)
  • In some cases, spontaneous visits are not possible. Tickets must be reserved in advance.
  • Some attractions can only be visited with a guide. Users report that meeting points are poorly communicated and times are not adhered to.
  • No public transportation included

This is how the purchase works: You will receive all information about your Pass immediately to the e-mail address you provided when purchasing. You will receive your access links and all other information about managing your pass by email. Please note that some tickets and guided tours must be reserved!

Price 2 days: 145,00 EUR
Price 3 days: 175,00 EUR
Price 5 days: 205,00 EUR
Price 7 days: 225,00 EUR

Istanbul ePassport

Istanbul City Card

Istanbul City Card

Public transportation included!

The Istanbul City Card from Istanbul.com is only valid for public transportation in Istanbul. The card will be delivered to your hotel!

  • Prepaid public transport ticket
  • Applies to metro, streetcar, bus and ferries
  • Validity: 1, 3, 5, 7 or 15 days
  • Delivery to your hotel in Istanbul

The physical card is easy to use and perfect for tourists.

This is how the purchase works: Select the desired validity of the Istanbul City Card when booking. Enter the address of your hotel when purchasing so that the card can be delivered.

Customer rating: 3,9 (68 Reviews)
Price: from 40,00 EUR

Istanbul City Card
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