One digital pass, 100+ museums, tours and skip-the-line access across Istanbul. Save time and shape your own multi-day itinerary through Byzantine and Ottoman highlights with local support via WhatsApp.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The ferry horns call and gulls wheel over the Bosphorus as you tap a digital pass and walk past a ticket queue — that small, decisive motion turns a crowded morning in Istanbul into focused exploration. With one-pass access to museums, guided city tours, Bosphorus cruises and evening shows, the Istanbul Tourist Pass is a practical key to a city layered in stone and water.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–5 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers of all fitness levels; expect multiple hours of walking each day on uneven pavements and stairs.
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History
Istanbul was Byzantium, later Constantinople, then the Ottoman capital — each era left civic monuments, from Roman hippodrome stones to Ottoman palaces.
Conservation
High visitor numbers concentrate wear on historic sites; follow signage, stay on marked paths and avoid flash photography where prohibited to protect fragile mosaics and textiles.
Reserve your spot on the Istanbul Tourist Pass: Skip-the-Line Entry to 100+Activities today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Activate on arrival
Your pass becomes active minutes after purchase but must be used on consecutive days — pick your start date wisely.
Bundle nearby sites
Group Sultanahmet-area attractions into a single day to minimize transit and maximize guided-entry value.
Check guided-museum rules
Some state museums are accessible only through provider-arranged guided entries — confirm times in the app to avoid disappointment.
Use public transport and ferries
Load an Istanbulkart and plan ferry trips to islands or the Asian side to save time and experience the city from the water.
Comfortable walking shoes
Cobblestones, stairs and long museum tours require supportive footwear.
Light rain jacket
Spring showers are common; a packable shell keeps you moving between sites.
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Portable battery pack
Your pass, maps and WhatsApp support rely on a charged phone throughout the day.
Istanbulkart (public transit card)
Preloaded fares speed transfers on trams, metros and ferries — cheaper and quicker than taxis.