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1-7 Days
Select the pass that best fits your travel plans. The Discover Pass offers access to many of Istanbul’s essential attractions, while the Prime Pass includes all Discover Pass experiences plus additional premium tours and landmark visits.
Discover iconic sites such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Galata Tower, Basilica Cistern, and many other historic locations and museums across the city.
Experience Istanbul from different perspectives with Bosphorus sightseeing cruises, dinner cruises, island boat trips, observation decks, museums, and cultural shows.
Use the Istanbul Tourist Pass app to check attraction details, availability, meeting points, and reservation requirements before your visit.
Activate your pass digitally and access attractions using the Show&Go system. Follow the instructions in the app and explore Istanbul at your own pace without needing physical tickets.
The Istanbul Tourist Pass® is available as Discover Pass (1–3 days) or Prime Pass (1–7 days).
The pass is available in different durations, so you can choose the option that best fits your travel plans.
The pass becomes active when you use your first attraction and remains valid for consecutive calendar days.
Each attraction included in the pass can be visited once per pass.
Some attractions and tours require reservations through the Istanbul Tourist Pass app.
Topkapi Palace access differs by pass type: Discover Pass includes hosted entry without the Harem section, while Prime Pass includes a 90-minute guided tour with Harem access.
Entry to certain state museums is possible only with hosted or guided tours included in the pass.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, and Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays.
Security checks are mandatory at many museums and attractions and may cause waiting times.
Visitors should follow the instructions in the Istanbul Tourist Pass app to manage reservations and access attractions.
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The Istanbul Tourist Pass® is a digital sightseeing pass that provides access to many of the city’s top attractions, tours, and cultural experiences. Visitors can choose between Discover Pass (1–3 days) or Prime Pass (1–7 days) depending on their travel plans.
The pass gives access to dozens of attractions and experiences across Istanbul, including museums, cruises, observation decks, and cultural activities. Visitors can explore the city using a simple digital system, benefit from audio guides available in multiple languages, and receive traveler support during their visit.
After purchasing the pass, download the Istanbul Tourist Pass app and follow the instructions to activate your pass. The pass becomes active when you visit your first attraction. Some attractions require reservations, which can be easily managed through the app.
Before visiting certain attractions, make reservations if required through the Istanbul Tourist Pass app. For attractions that do not require reservations, simply follow the instructions in the app and use your pass at the entrance or during the hosted or guided tours.
Some museums can be visited independently using the pass, while certain state museums require hosted or guided entry included in the pass. Visitors should follow the instructions and schedules provided in the Istanbul Tourist Pass app.
Yes. You can visit multiple attractions in a single day. However, each attraction can only be visited once per pass.
The Discover Pass includes access to many of Istanbul’s essential attractions such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace hosted entry, Blue Mosque audio guide, Camlica Tower, cruises, and museums. The Prime Pass includes everything in the Discover Pass plus additional premium experiences such as Dolmabahce Palace, Galata Tower hosted entry, Basilica Cistern guided tour, Maiden’s Tower entry, and Bosphorus yacht cruises.
Yes. With the Discover Pass, visitors can enter Topkapi Palace with hosted entry but the Harem section is not included. With the Prime Pass, visitors join a guided tour that includes access to the Harem section.
The pass helps visitors explore Istanbul in a more convenient way by bringing together many attractions, tours, and experiences in one digital system. It allows travelers to visit famous landmarks, museums, cruises, and cultural activities while managing their itinerary easily through the mobile app.
No. The Istanbul Tourist Pass® is valid for individual use only. Each visitor must have their own pass, and it cannot be shared with other people.
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