Classic Card

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Have your Istanbul Welcome Card ready when you arrive in your hotel!
We deliver your pass for free before your arrival to your hotel so you can start exploring Istanbul straight away.

Benefits of this Card:

  • Have your public transport card ready to use
  • Benefit of discounts in our shop
  • Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise with an audio guide

► With this pass you cover your basic needs and have the flexibility to add tickets and tours for a discounted price.


Included in Classic Card

Public Transportation Card with 5 Rides
Valid at Metro, Tram, Ferry, Funicular, Bus and Metrobus.


90 min. Bosphorus Cruise & Audio Guide
Our Officer will welcome you at the meeting point and help you on the boat. You will enjoy this breathtaking cruise over the shimmering waters of Istanbul’s magnificent Bosphorus, and admire the cosmopolitan city from a completely different perspective while watching the beautiful views of the Orient and the Occident at the same time. Be ready to explore the highlights between Europe and Asia, pass by Historical Palaces, Fortresses and below the Bosphorus Bridge.


Istanbul Guide Book and Map
Right after your order, we will send your english digital Istanbul guide book with the must do things, walking tours, useful information and city map as a PDF file to your e-mail account.


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:

  • Benefit of discounts in our shop

  • Capture amazing pictures at your Bosphorus cruise

  • Audio Guide App in following 9 Languages:
    English, German, Russian, Italien, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Turkish
     

►   Enjoy a Cruise on the Bosphorus ✓ Benefit of Free Hotel Delivery of your Cards ✓ Download the Audio Guide on your Smartphone and start exploring what you can expect easily from your sofa at home ✓

Following Tickets and Tours are Included:

  • 90 min. Bosphorus Cruise & Audio Guide
  • 5 Rides with Public Transportation
  • 1 GB free eSIM Internet
  • Digital Guide Book and Map

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Free Hotel Delivery:

  • We deliver your card before your arrival to your hotel.
  • Your name will be for 7 days on our list and you can join the included tours at available times.

Our Recommendation:

Download the included audio guide before your visit to your smartphone so you can have a look and listen what you can discover even from your sofa at home.

Audio Guide App Download Instruction:

  1. Search in Apple or GooglePlay Store for
    Hagia Sophia audio guide, Topkapi Palace audio guide and Bosphorus audio guide
     
  2.  Download each audio on your smartphone
     
  3.  Do not forget to bring your headphones


We wish you a wonderful time in Istanbul.
If you have any questions please contact us.

You can cancel the reservation up to 48 hours before your arrival free of charge.

The Classic Card is a budget-friendly Istanbul pass that includes a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise, 5 public transport rides, 1 GB eSIM, and a digital guidebook — perfect for travelers who want to cover the basics and build their own itinerary. It doesn't include museum tickets, but you get discounted prices on attractions and tours through the Istanbul Welcome Card shop.
Budget-conscious travelers who want a Bosphorus cruise, public transport, and mobile internet included, with the freedom to add only the museum tickets they actually want.
No. It covers transport, a Bosphorus cruise, and eSIM data. Museum tickets can be added at discounted prices from the shop.
The Classic Card is a base package — cruise, transport, and eSIM only, no museum tickets. The Premium Card adds skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace with a guided tour, plus more eSIM data (3 GB vs 1 GB). Choose Classic to save money; choose Premium for a guided sightseeing experience.
Yes, if you want a Bosphorus cruise and public transport covered at a low price. Buying a cruise ticket, 5 transport rides, and eSIM separately costs more than the Classic Card's bundled price.
90 minutes with audio commentary in 9 languages. You pass historical palaces, Ottoman fortresses, and sail under the Bosphorus Bridge.
Sent straight to your hotel reception before you arrive — no pickup needed. Your name is on the guest list for 7 days.
Yes — 1 GB of eSIM data for 4G connectivity in Turkey. Enough for maps, messaging, and basic browsing for 2–3 days.
The Classic Card includes a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise with audio guide, 5 public transport rides, 1 GB eSIM, and a digital guidebook. It does not include museum or attraction tickets — those can be added at discounted prices through the Istanbul Welcome Card shop.

Reviews

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Roberto from Italy 28.06.2025
Super Useful

The classic card was super useful, the bosphorus cruise with audio guide was very beautiful and we learned so many interesting things about the historical places. We used the transportation card 5 times, afterwards, you can recharge it yourself and continue using it everywhere. It was a simple card but we saved time and money because other places might charge you more for this service, well... I appreciate the service. Many thanks from Italy.