I really appreciate the team behind this card, it really helped us a lot. We picked up our premium cards when we reach the hotel from reception desk. Mr. Oguzhan already sent the tickets for Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern + our 3gb eSIM qr codes via e-mail and WhatsApp. He also sent the meeting point details for Topkapı Palace Guided Tour (it was Chimney Bistro Cafe a few steps from Basilica Cistern) and Bosphorus Cruise meeting point was Dentur Avrasya Kabatas Pier (you can easily find the place after you get off at last station with T1 tram line (this tram line goes all the touristical places, we used our transportation cards and used T1 Tram line a lot.) this card simply covers eSIM, transportation card and these tours. I think great value for this price and they always support you whenever you need something. I strongly recommend for everyone who travels to İstanbul.
Premium Card
Have your Istanbul Welcome Card ready when you arrive at 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:
- Save time and save money
- All tickets and tours included
- Fast track entry and skip the lines
- Don't miss a top thing to do in Istanbul
- Enjoy the highlight tours and Bosphorus cruise
- 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
► Stay inside the museums as long as you want and discover them at your own pace with the included audio guide for your 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 Premium Card:
► Highlight Tours & Tickets with Official Guide & Audio Guide
Discover the Hagia Sophia with your ticket and the Topkapi Palace with a local specialist!
Meet your guide at the entrances, skip the lines and enter via the shortest way. Save up to 2 hours by not standing in the famous queues. Benefit from the highlight tours, get the most important information and orientation tips on how to discover each attraction in the best way. Afterward, you can explore each sight at your own pace, stay inside as long as you want, listen to the exciting stories in the audio guide and capture amazing pictures.
Tour Starting Times
- Topkapi Palace
- Tour duration: 15 minutes
- Daily except Tuesdays at 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
► 90 Min. 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, 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 go 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 with the must-do things, walking tours, useful information and city map as a PDF file to your e-mail account.
Want to see more?
You can now get the Premium Card with Basilica Cistern Ticket – a special combo that gives you access to even more of Istanbul's top sights!
👉 Just choose the “Premium 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 long lines, save up to 2 hours and enter attractions the fastest way
✓ Highlight tour at each location by an official licensed tour guide
✓ Stay inside the museums as long as you want
✓ Capture amazing pictures at Topkapi, Hagia Sophia and the Bosphorus
✓ Audio Guide App in 9 Languages: English, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Turkish
✓ Benefit from fast track entry
✓ Stay connected with 3 GB of free mobile internet via eSIM — no physical SIM card needed
✓ Discover the glorious Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace with a local specialist
✓ 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:
✓ Skip the Line Service and all Ticket & Entry Fees
✓ Topkapi Palace 15 min. Highlights Tour & Audio Guide
✓ Hagia Sophia Ticket & Entry
✓ Unlimited stay inside each Museum
✓ 90 min. Bosphorus Cruise & Audio Guide
✓ Public Transportation Card with 5 Rides
✓ Digital Guide Book and Map
✓ 3 GB free mobile internet via eSIM (no physical SIM card required)
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)
Important Note: With your guide, you can skip the ticket lines, but please note that we cannot skip the security line due to museum regulations.
Free Hotel Delivery & Flexibility
- Delivery: We deliver your card directly to your hotel reception before you arrive. It will be waiting for you at check-in.
- Flexibility: Your name will be on our guest list for 7 days. You don't need to rush; you can join the included tours at any available time that fits your schedule within this period.
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 and Topkapi Palace".
- Step 5: You will receive your redemption code directly from your tour guide at the meeting point.
⚠️ 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.
