MegaPass Istanbul: 5 or 6 Top Attractions + Public Transport





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Pair Istanbul’s top sights with 5 public transport rides, making it easier to move between landmark visits without arranging separate tickets.
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The Essential Pass includes Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, a Blue Mosque guided tour, a Bosphorus cruise, digital guidebooks, and city maps
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Choose Explorer for everything in Essential, along with Topkapi Palace entry and an audio guide for a deeper look at the former Ottoman imperial residence.
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Use digital attraction tickets and QR codes to enter eligible attractions, with pass benefits available for up to 365 days after purchase.
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- Access to 5 or 6 attractions (as per option selected)
Access to:
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Museums: Topkapi Palace (excluded from Essential Pass), Basilica Cistern
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Landmarks: Hagia Sophia
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Cruises: Bosphorus sightseeing cruise
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Transportation: Public transportation card with 5 rides
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Guided tours: English-guided tour of Blue Mosque
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Self-guided tours: Istiklal Street to Grand Bazaar Audio Tour
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City Guide, 3-day itinerary, City, Tram & Metro Map
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Multilingual audio guide
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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2471542957Guests from France, Spain, United Arab Emirates and over 18 countries have loved this experienceWhat our guests say
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GroupVerified bookingApr 20264/5The process is too complicated for the Topkapi Palace Museum: meeting at a café that’s not exactly close by, waiting for the group to assemble, etc. Admission tickets like those for Hagia Sophia would be preferable. Five rides on the transit pass aren’t enough. Ten rides would be more appropriate given the number of days and visits. Finally, regarding the Bosphorus cruise, it’s very convenient that you can change your time slot, but it would be helpful if this were indicated from the startHHubert L
CoupleVerified bookingApr 20265/5Even though I booked it two months ago, everything went perfectly.CCoquil D
CoupleVerified bookingMar 20265/5Very good organisation with tickets in advance. Easy access to the sites.ZZinaida A
GroupVerified bookingMay 20265/5MMarcelo I
GroupVerified bookingMay 20264/5
Discover more, spend less
The MegaPass brings core sightseeing and local travel into one digital product, so you can shape your itinerary without buying individual attraction and public transport tickets along the way. The Essential Pass focuses on key first-time visitor experiences, including Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, a Blue Mosque guided tour, and a Bosphorus sightseeing cruise. Explorer includes these essentials and adds Topkapi Palace entry with an audio guide for a broader look at the former Ottoman imperial residence.
Exploring Istanbul made easier with public transport
With the included public transportation card, you get 5 rides to cover key journeys around the city. You can tap into trams, buses, metros, or ferries to move between historic quarters, cruise piers, and shopping streets without buying separate tickets each time. A 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and city, tram, and metro maps make it easier for you to join guided routes or improvise your own.
Seamless activation
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Your digital attraction tickets and QR codes are sent to your email.
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Check the entry instructions for every attraction before your visit. Some attractions use direct QR-code entry, while others may have a designated meeting point or timed entry window.
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Use your included 5-ride public transport card for eligible journeys on Istanbul’s local transport network.
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Validity: Your pass is valid for 365 days, allowing you to plan your included attractions flexibly rather than visiting them on consecutive days.
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Note: Use each included attraction according to its individual entry conditions and verify opening hours before leaving, especially on public holidays.
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What to bring
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Footwear: Choose comfortable shoes as you will walk on uneven surfaces and cover longer distances.
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Clothing: Wear modest clothing for mosque visits, and carry a scarf for Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque if needed.
What’s not allowed
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Photography: Avoid flash photography at most included attractions.
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Baggage: Do not carry large bags or outside food into most attractions.
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Dress code: Ensure shoulders and knees are covered when entering mosques.
Additional information
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Reservations: Most experiences do not need reservations, but the Bosphorus dinner cruise must be booked in advance.
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Usage: Visit each included attraction once, and combine multiple visits on the same day.
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Queues: Enjoy skip-the-line access where available, but complete mandatory security checks.
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Audio guides: Download audio guides in advance so you can use them offline.
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Transport card: Validate the included transport card before each ride on trams, ferries, buses, or metro lines.
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Guidebook: Use the digital guidebook to plan routes and save time between attractions.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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