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Istanbul Tourist Pass is a digital pass that will be sent to you via email.
It depends on the age of your child and the number of days you want to sightsee in Istanbul.
Children under 5 do not require a Pass because it will be cheaper for you to pay the individual admission fees for them at each site than to buy a Pass. We recommend that you check the admission costs and policies of any attractions you will be visiting for children under 5.
Children 5 - 12 years old can get the Child Pass. Some attractions and experiences are free for children under 12 and the cost of the Child Pass reflects that.
Children 12 and over, even 12 years and 1 day, need an Adult Pass.
So, now that you know whether to buy a child's pass or an adult's pass, simply choose the number of days you want the pass to be valid.
Istanbul Tourist Pass has 7 options for validity: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 or 10 days.
The moment you first use the Pass at an attraction (except the airport transfer), the days of validity start counting down.
The days of the Pass are counted as consecutive calendar days, not 24 hour periods. For example, if you start using a 3 day pass on a Friday, regardless of the time of day, it will be valid for Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will expire on Sunday at 23:59 (11:59pm).
Istanbul Tourist Pass is a digital city pass that will grant you the access to more than 100 top attractions in the city, while helping you save more than 80%. With Istanbul Tourist Pass, you can visit best museums, historical places and hidden gems in the city while saving money for your future trips.
It depends on how many days you want to spend in the city. If you are here for a short time, we recommend 3,4 or 5 day passes. For the full Istanbul experience, you can visit up to 10 days and even more by upgrading your Istanbul Tourist Pass during the trip.
No, Istanbul Tourist Pass is a digital pass that will be sent to you via email.
You can find all of the attractions provided and their regular prices you would pay if you haven’t had Istanbul Tourist Pass on our attractions page.
Yes. After purchasing the pass, you can simply send the pass ID to the person who is going to use the pass.
Because as Istanbul Tourist Pass stuff, we optimized our pass for the best experience. Tourists of Istanbul are usually very confused with what they will do in the city when they arrive. To avoid this, we gathered the most-visited 100+ attractions while letting you save up to 80%!
Moreover, you can skip the long ticket lines in the museums with your Pass. Just show your ITP at the entrance, and you are good to go. There are dozens of more benefits to Istanbul Tourist Pass, and you can view them all through our website!
No, the cost of the Pass is in Euros (€).
Unfortunately not. The Istanbul Tourist Pass is an online Pass that will be delivered to you instantly via email. For that reason, you need to buy it directly from our website. You can pay with any debit or credit card. If your account is in a currency other than Euros, your bank will convert the price at the conversion rate of the day.
You can securely pay by credit or debit card. All transactions will be in EUR.
Yes. If you are going to visit with a group of more than 10, you can contact us and get your special discount.
It is a very easy process. Go to our website, click buy now, choose how many days you will spend in the city, and proceed with secure payment methods.
Then, in seconds, you will get your pass information! You can download our mobile app, available both for Android and iOS, to use your pass.
Yes, while purchasing your Pass if you pick more than 1 person in same payment, system will be generate 1 Pass code under 2 or how many you choose. This way it will be easy to manage your reservations!
If you want to have separate Passes you should make your purchase separately.
Visit https://istanbultouristpass.com/whats-included to see all of the attractions and services that are included with Istanbul Tourist Pass. You'll see the the best of Istanbul and make memories to last a lifetime!
For the Tours stated as Guided you can only access with a guided tour.
You can find meeting location at Hours & Meeting section of each museum page, our guides carry a white flag with the logo of Istanbul Tourist Pass®. You can find time table for all tours here;
https://istanbultouristpass.com/guided-tours-timetable
Istanbul Tourist Pass includes guided tours with certified guides. This is great for you because you get to skip the ticket line and enter directly with the guide PLUS they will share their knowledge with you so you get the most our of your visit!
If you would prefer to investigate on your own, you can leave the tour once you are inside!
Almost! Right after your purchase, you will get a confirmation e-mail with you Pass ID and a link to manage all your reservations. Log in to your account and get started!
For guided museum tours, follow the time table and simply show the guide your digital pass when you get to the meeting point.
For attractions or services you reserved online, simply present your digital pass at the entrance.
For attractions or services that do not require a reservation in advance, simply present your digital pass at the entrance.
For the HAVAIST airport shuttle bus, the QR code will be sent to you separately.
Yes, you can change the start date of your Pass as long as you haven't used it yet (not counting the airport transfer ). Just send us an email with your Pass ID and the new start date and we can change it for you right away.
You can also extend the dates of your Pass. The options are 1 day, 2 day, 3 day, 4 day, 5 day, 7 day and 10 day so just send us an email telling us which Pass you want to extend to and then all you have to do is pay the difference.
We will send you a link so you can pay online securely and quickly.
Download Istanbul Tourist Pass App from Google Play Store or Apple Store Click and enter your Istanbul Tourist Pass ID, you are in! All attractions and reservations can be arranged simply.
You don’t need to print. If you will be out on the internet, you can have a screenshot or print of your Istanbul Tourist Pass.
Please contact our customer support team. We will send your confirmation mail to your email address again.
You can order one pass for 2 people under the same pass id. That means when you try to use the attraction, counter staff will allow you to use it for 2 people. But you can’t use one pass for one participant with your friend.
You can check our attractions page and check the opening hours of each attraction.
Most attractions do not require a reservation, so you can visit whenever you want. However, some attractions like guided museum tours or Sapanca Day Trip take place at specific hours. You can check them on our website or on your mobile application.
You need to make your reservation from your Pass Managment Screen or using the App, after you create your reservationYou will recieve a confirmation mail, when you reach the attraction simply present your digital pass at the entrance.
In order to enter the state museums, you need to join a Guided Tour.
After you buy your Istanbul Tourist Pass, you will be able to make a reservation for a discounted one-way private airport transfer online.
For transfers to/from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) the discounted price is €45.00. For transfers to/from Istanbul Airport (IST) the discounted price is €40.00. These prices are per Pass, not per person.
Yes, you can get a return transfer but you cannot get the discounted price for the second transfer. In fact, you can book any number of additional transfers with us at the regular price of €50.00 for a minivan and €65.00 for a minibus.
Oops! Unfortunately, for technical reasons it is not possible to book the airport transfer after your pass has expired. You have plenty of time from the moment you purchase the Pass until it expires to make all the required reservations and use your Pass as much as you can.
All orders can be cancelled for a 100% refund up to 3 business days before you start using the Pass . That is, 3 day before the nearest reservation you have made is due or before you visit any of the attractions.
If your travel plan changes, we will amend your pass validity dates free of charge (if any service was not used) . Or we will reset your pass validity date so that you can use it any time within 24 months.
Yes, we give you a savings guarantee. If you feel that you would have been better off not buying a Pass, we are willing to calculate the regular retail price of all attractions & services you used and compare it to the amount you paid for the Istanbul Tourist Pass.
If it looks like you over-paid, we’ll refund you the difference. The savings are yours!
Very easy! You can start using your Istanbul Tourist Pass in 4 Easy Steps!
You can choose your pass start date at the time of purchasing your pass. Alternatively, your pass will start automatically by using first tour or activity.
Keep in mind that the Istanbul Tourist Pass® only counts calendar days, not 24-hour intervals. For example, if you begin using a 3-day pass on Friday at 4:00 p.m., your pass will expire on Sunday at 11:59 p.m., rather than Monday at 4:00 p.m. As a result, we recommend that you start your pass on the first full day of your trip to Istanbul to get the most out of your pass.
Yes. You can visit/join each tour and activity only one time per person.
Your pass will be valid until your pass expiry date at 23:50. For example if your 3 day pass is valid for Jan 12-14, the last day that you are allowed to use pass is Jan 14th.
With Istanbul Tourist Pass, you can save up to 80%. Buying the tickets separately would cost a lot more, and you can calculate it for yourself!
Absolutely. That is because Istanbul Tourist Pass is fully digital. That means you do not have to physically contact anyone to purchase or use your card. You will be managing your Pass through the mobile app, thus no worries about covid!
When you purchase your pass, we will send a phone number to you on the confirmation e-mail.
Our WhatsApp lines are online between 9 AM and 6 PM(GMT +03:00). You can type anytime during this period.
No! You can type wherever you are. It can be before or after your trip, when you are back in your country.
Nothing! It is a complimentary service just for you.
Anything about your trip. You can ask about directions, how to plan your trip, how to use your pass and more.
For all our guided tours, you get to skip the ticket line.
(Does not include mosques Hagia Sophia since public places does not have a ticket line but security line is mandatory.)
This will save you a huge amount of time, especially at the most popular museums such Topkapi Palace and Dolmabahce Palace where you could be waiting in the ticket line up to an hour at each place!
Many museums in Istanbul have security checks at the entrance and these lines cannot be skipped.
You can find meeting location at Hours & Meeting section of each museum page, our guides carry a white flag with the logo of Istanbul Tourist Pass®. You can find time table for all tours here;
https://istanbultouristpass.com/guided-tours-timetable
For the Tours stated as Guided you can only access with a guided tour.
You can find meeting location at Hours & Meeting section of each museum page, our guides carry a white flag with the logo of Istanbul Tourist Pass®. You can find time table for all tours here;
https://istanbultouristpass.com/guided-tours-timetable
Istanbul Tourist Pass includes guided tours with certified guides. This is great for you because you get to skip the ticket line and enter directly with the guide PLUS they will share their knowledge with you so you get the most our of your visit!
If you would prefer to investigate on your own, you can leave the tour once you are inside!
We have a time table for guided tours and specific meeting points. After you decide to join a tour, check the time table and show your pass to the guide at the meeting point. You can find the hours and meeting points(indicated as letters next to attractions) via the link below;
https://istanbultouristpass.com/guided-tours-timetable
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Can I buy the Pass when I'm in Istanbul?
Yes , you can. Istanbul Tourist Pass is 100% online so you can buy it online and can start using it right away.
We recommend however that you buy the Istanbul Tourist Pass BEFORE travelling as there are some attractions and services require reservations in advance.
For peace of mind, take a couple of minutes to browse and reserve those items before you arrive in Istanbul.