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Deluxe Card
Have your Istanbul Welcome Card ready when you arrive at your hotel! We deliver your pass for free to your hotel before your arrival so you can start exploring Istanbul straight away.
Benefits of this Card:
- Fast track entry at the museums
- Save time and save money
- Benefit from the included public transportation
- Bosphorus cruise with audio guide
- 12 Museums included
- Now available with Basilica Cistern ticket – choose this option at checkout! ✅
Important Information: We skip the ticket lines but cannot skip the security line. Security line waiting times:
- Topkapi Palace: up to 15 minutes
- Hagia Sophia: up to 15 minutes
- Bosphorus Cruise: up to 5 minutes
- Galata Tower: up to 15 minutes
► With this pass you just travel and discover Istanbul at your own pace. ✓ Discover the amazing Bosphorus ✓ Listen to exciting stories on the audio guides via your own smartphone (In order to download this application and use it properly, you must have a device with at least Android version 10 or later).
Included in Deluxe Card:
► Museum Pass Discover Istanbul's landmarks and museums with the official Istanbul Museum Pass. Save time and money as you explore 12 top attractions:
- Topkapi Palace Museum
- Topkapi Palace Museum Harem Apartments
- Galata Tower Museum
- Galata Mevlevihouse
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
- Istanbul Archaeological Museums
- Hagia Irene Monument Museum
- Maiden's Tower
- Rumeli Fortress Museum
- Great Palace Mosaics Museum
- Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
- Adam Mickiewicz Museum
- Turbes Museum
► Hagia Sophia Ticket Fast entry ticket included.
► Bosphorus Cruise & Audio Guide Our attendant will welcome you at the meeting point and help you onto the boat. You will enjoy this breathtaking cruise over the shimmering waters of Istanbul’s magnificent Bosphorus. Admire the cosmopolitan city from a completely different perspective while watching the beautiful views of the Orient and the Occident simultaneously. Be ready to explore the highlights between Europe and Asia, passing by Historical Palaces, Fortresses, and under the Bosphorus Bridge.
► 5 Rides Public Transportation Card Valid at Metro, Tram, Ferry, Funicular, Bus, and Metrobus.
► Istanbul Guide Book and Map Right after your order, we will send your English digital Istanbul guide book (PDF) with must-do things, walking tours, useful information, and a city map to your email account.
► 20% Discount at the Best Things To Do! With the Deluxe Card, you have covered transportation and the most important highlights in Istanbul. Additionally, after your reservation, you will get a personal discount code. You can book Airport Transfers, Whirling Dervish Show, Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, Luxury Yacht Tour, 500 Year Historical Turkish Bath, Princes' Island Ferry Tickets, and many more additional tours, attractions, and experiences in Istanbul for 20% less than the official price.
Want to see more? You can now get the Deluxe Card with Basilica Cistern Ticket – a special combo that gives you access to even more of Istanbul's top sights! 👉 Just choose the “Deluxe Card + Basilica Cistern” option during checkout to include entry to one of the city’s most iconic underground landmarks. This way, you:
- Save more time by skipping more lines
- Explore one more must-see attraction
- Enjoy your Istanbul trip with one easy package
We wish you a pleasant stay in Istanbul!
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Your Istanbul Welcome Card Team
What to Expect:
✓ Skip the lines, use the fast track entry, save up to 4 hours, and enter the museums the fastest way
✓ Stay inside the museums as long as you want
✓ Capture amazing pictures at Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Bosphorus
✓ Audio Guide App in 9 Languages: English, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Turkish
✓ Get 5 GB of free mobile internet with eSIM and stay connected in Istanbul — no need for a physical SIM card
✓ Skip the lines and benefit from fast track entry
✓ Discover glorious Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia
✓ Enjoy a Cruise on the Bosphorus
✓ Benefit from Free Hotel Delivery of your Cards
✓ Download the Audio Guide on your Smartphone and start exploring easily from your sofa at home
The Following Tickets and Tours are Included:
✓ Fast Track Entry with Museum Pass valid at:
- Topkapi Palace Museum
- Topkapi Palace Harem Apartments
- Galata Tower
- Galata Mevlevihouse
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
- Istanbul Archaeological Museums
- Hagia Irene Monument Museum
- Maiden's Tower
- Rumeli Fortress Museum
- Great Palace Mosaics Museum
- Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
- Adam Mickiewicz Museum
- Turbes Museum
✓ Other Inclusions:
- Hagia Sophia Ticket
- Bosphorus Cruise & Audio Guide
- 5 Rides with Public Transportation Card
- Digital Guide Book and Map
- Free 5 GB mobile internet with eSIM (instant access without a physical SIM card)
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Not Included:
- Basilica Cistern (Tip: You can easily add this ticket to your package at checkout)
Free Hotel Delivery & Flexibility
- Delivery: We deliver your card directly to your hotel reception before your arrival. It will be waiting for you at check-in.
- Flexibility: Your name will be on our guest list for 5 days. You can join the included Bosphorus Cruise at any available time that fits your schedule.
- Independent Exploration: You can visit all 12 museums included in your Museum Pass independently and at your own pace.
Our Recommendation: Download the included audio guide to your smartphone before your visit. This way, you can start listening and planning your discoveries from the comfort of your sofa or hotel room.
Audio Guide App Instructions:
Follow these steps to set up your digital guide:
- Step 1: Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for "YourMobileGuide".
- Step 2: Download the "YourMobileGuide" app.
- Step 3: Open the App and select "All Audio Tours".
- Step 4: Select Turkey, then Istanbul, and search for "Hagia Sophia, Galata Tower and Topkapi Palace".
- Step 5: You will receive your redemption code from your tour guide (or in your welcome package).
⚠️ Important Tips:
- Download in Advance: Please note that there is limited internet connection at the pier. We strongly recommend downloading the app and the tour content while you have Wi-Fi (at your hotel) prior to the cruise.
- Offline Mode: The app does not require internet once the content has been downloaded (please ensure your GPS is activated).
We wish you a wonderful time in Istanbul!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You can cancel the reservation up to 48 hours before your arrival free of charge.