Explore the city conveniently with Istanbul Welcome Card. Save time and money at various attractions and experiences through skip-the-line access, discounts and free entry!
highlights
highlights
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Save time and money while you enjoy the many perks attached to your welcome card including skip-the-line access to top attractions for 7 days.
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Go on English-guided tours of popular attractions like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern and get an audio guide in 9 languages.
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Get around the city by public transport and enjoy up to 10 free rides on the metro, tram, ferry, funicular, bus, and Metrobus. Avail a 20% discount on airport transfers, yacht tours, and more!
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Take to the shimmering waters of the Bosphorous and experience Istanbul through this natural strait on a 90 min Bosphorus cruise.
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Immerse in the vibrant local culture of Istanbul through 2 city walking tours. Visit the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market.
inclusions
inclusions
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Skip-the-line access and entry tickets to attractions
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10 rides with public transportation
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30 min Hagia Sophia highlights tour
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30 min Topkapi Palace highlights tour
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30 min Basilica Cistern highlights tour
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Unlimited stay inside each museum
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90 min Bosphorus Cruise
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2 Istanbul walking tours
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Audio guide app in 9 languages
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Digital guide book & map
exclusions
exclusions
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Skip-the-line service for Hagia Sophia
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Entrance into Harem of Topkapi
cancellation policy
cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
why you should pick this card
why you should pick this card
For one thing, the card certainly welcomes you to Istanbul with arms wide open. A great way to optimize your journey, the Istanbul Welcome Card offers great deals and benefits for any first-time traveler to hoard. Enjoy a myriad of perks from free rides on public transportation and skip-the-line entry to major museums to cruises on the magnificent Bosphorus, and guided tours at Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Harem with a local and expert historian. With a digital guide on all things Istanbul and a map that can help you navigate, you’re set to explore and discover the true Turkish heritage and delight! Get the benefit of hotel delivery of your cards and up to 20% discount on Airport Transfers, Whirling Dervish Show, Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, Luxury Yacht Tour, 500 Year Historical Turkish Bath, Princes' Island Ferry Tickets, and much more!
know before you go
know before you go
Important Information
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Your card will be valid for 7 days (in hours) after first use.
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The Museum Pass included with the card is valid for 5 days from first use. Only one-time entry is allowed at each museum.
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Audio Guide App is available in the following 9 Languages: English, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, and Turkish. The app can be downloaded on your smartphone prior to the visit.
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Skip-the-line line tickets let you skip ticket lines not the security line.
Security line waiting times
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Topkapi Palace: up to 15 min
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Basilica Cistern: up to 15 min
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Hagia Sophia: up to 60 min
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Bosphorus Cruise up: to 5 min
Timings
Hagia Sophia tour:
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Daily: 10am, 11:30am, 3pm
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Fri: 10am
Topkapi Palace tour:
- Daily except Tue: 10am, 12pm and 2pm
Basilica Cistern tour:
- Daily except Sun: 12:30pm and 3:30pm
90-minute Bosphorus Cruise:
- Daily: 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 2:45pm, 3:45pm
my tickets
my tickets
How To Get Your Card
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Your card is valid for 7 days from first use
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Only one-time entry is allowed at each museum
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Entry only with tour guide
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The card will be dropped off at your hotel before your arrival
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If you stay in an Airbnb you must pick up the card from the Istanbul Welcome Card office
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