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Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
By Istanbul E-pass
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per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 7d
- Mobile voucher
- Skip the line
- Instant confirmation
Overview
Istanbul E-pass is a fully digital sightseeing pass that covers over 100 top Istanbul Attractions. Choose your E-pass 2,3,5 or 7 days and enjoy the contactless entry with your mobile pass without paying at the gate of attractions.
Istanbul E-pass offers attractions in 4 different ways;
- Walk-in Attractions: Show E-pass ID and get in.
- Guided Tours: Meet with guide at the meeting point to join the tour.
- Reservation Required Tours: Make your reservation via the E-pass panel then get a confirmation email.
Why Travelers Choose Istanbul E-pass?
- Customer support line is available to assist via WhatsApp and chat lines during visits or planning visits.
- Istanbul E-pass is available instantly to use after purchase with access to 100+ Top Istanbul attractions.
- Listen to the history of museums with professional tour guides.
- Istanbul E-pass comes with a digital Istanbul guidebook of over 50 pages in 6 languages.
- Enjoy the skip-the-line at most of the attractions.
Activity location
- Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye
Check availability
2 Days E-pass in English
- 7d
- Opening hours: Sat 9:00am-11:30pm
- English
Duration: 2 days
Language options: English
Price details
$163.80 x 1 Adult$163.80
Total
3 Days E-pass in English
- 7d
- Opening hours: Sat 9:00am-11:30pm
- English
Duration: 3 days
Language options: English
Price details
$197.70 x 1 Adult$197.70
Total
5 Days E-pass in English
- 7d
- Opening hours: Sat 9:00am-11:30pm
- English
Duration: 5 days
Language options: English
Price details
$231.59 x 1 Adult$231.59
Total
7 Days E-pass in English
- 7d
- Opening hours: Sat 9:00am-11:30pm
- English
Duration: 7 days
Language options: English
Price details
$254.18 x 1 Adult$254.18
Total
What's included, what's not
- Instant digital Istanbul E-pass with access to over 100+ attractions, tours and activities
- Professional Guidance in English for 7 top attractions.
- Day Trip Tours to Bursa City & Mount Uludag and Sapanca Lake & Masukiye
- Free Istanbul Guidebook in 6 different languages:English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, Croation
- Passes are valid 2 years from the date of purchase
- Discounted Roundtrip Private Airport Transfer from/to Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airports
- Public Transportation
- Pick up service except for Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and day trip attractions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hagia Sophia Mosque entrance fee
Know before you book
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Hagia Sophia Mosque
- 45m
- Admission ticket not included
Istanbul E-pass includes Hagia Sophia Tour with English speaking Professional Guide.
Imagine a building standing in the same place for 1500 years — the number one temple for two religions. The headquarter of Orthodox Christendom and the first mosque in Istanbul. It was constructed within only 5 years. It is the biggest dome with 55.60 height and 31.87 diameters for 800 years in the world. Depictions of the religions side by side. Coronation place for the Roman Emperors. It was the meeting place of the Sultan and his people. That is the famous Hagia Sophia mosque of Istanbul .
Basilica Cistern
- 25m
Istanbul E-pass includes Basilica Cistern Tour with English speaking Professional Guide.
It is located in the heart of the historical city center. It is the giant Cistern in the historical city of Istanbul. The Cistern is hosting 336 columns. The function of this outstanding construction was to enable drinking water to Hagia Sophia. Great Palace of Palatium Magnum and fountains and baths located throughout the city.
Topkapi Palace
- 1h 30m
Istanbul E-pass includes Topkapi Palace Tour with English speaking Professional Guide. The location of the Palace is just behind the Hagia Sophia in the historical city center of Istanbul. The original use of the Palace was the house for the Sultan; today, the Palace is functioning as a museum. Important highlights in this Palace are; Harem, Treasury, kitchens, and many more.
Hagia Irene Museum
- 15m
Istanbul E-pass includes Hagia Irene Museum Entrance. This is part of Topkapi Palace Guided tour. (can only be entered with our guide)
The Church of Hagia Irene(Divine Peace) is a Byzantine church, which is in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace. It was the first cathedral in Constantinapolis. Over the centuries, it was built 3 times. The church, as it currently stands, was built by Constantine V in the 8th century. It was an arsenal during the Ottoman Empire period. It became the very first Museum in Turkey in the 19th century. After extensive restorations in modern days, it was opened as the "Hagia Irine Museum."
Dolmabahce Palace
- 1h 30m
With the Istanbul E-pass, you can explore the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace at no extra cost.
It is one of the most impressive European style palaces in Istanbul, stands on the side of the Bosphorus straight . With 285 rooms, this Palace is one of the biggest in Turkey. Balyan family constructed the Palace between 1843-1856 within 13 years. After the opening of the Palace, Ottoman royal family started living there until the collapse of the Empire. After the royal family, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk , the Turkish Republic founder, lived here until he died in 1938. From then on, the Palace functions as a museum and hosts thousands of visitors during the year. It is named Dolmabahce Palast in german.
Whirling Dervishes Istanbul
- 1h
Istanbul E-pass includes one-hour Whirling Dervishes live performance located at historical Orient Express station. Whirling Dervishes are following a Sufi mystic tradition of the religion Islam. In the 12th century, one of the philosophers of the religion Islam opened the path of pure love tradition and led to the Mevlevi Sufi Order's creation. The name Mevlevi comes from the creator of the order Mevlana Jelaleddini Rumi. Once his book Rumi was even a top seller in the USA.
Bosphorus Strait
- 3h
Istanbul E-pass includes Dinner&Cruise on Bosphorus with traditional Turkish Show, Hop on Hop Off Bosphorus Cruise and 90 minutes Bosphorus Cruise
Yeşil Cami
- 6h
Istanbul E-pass includes day trip to City Bursa including Mount Uludag from Istanbul
Museum of Illusions Istanbul
- 1h
Istanbul E-pass includes entry to Museum of Illusions Istiklal and Museum of Illusions Anatolia.
This Museum is a place that brings joy to people of all ages. It is a beautiful place to take some photos for your Instagram feed, and You will have much pleasure in several rooms with many illusions. We shall suggest you pay a visit here for adventure and fun.
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)
- 25m
Istanbul E-pass includes Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Tour with English speaking Professional Guide
Located at the Hippodrome, just across from the famous Blue Mosque. Ibrahim Pasa Palace was the grandest private residence ever built in the Ottoman Empire. It was a gift to Ibrahim Pasa, the Grand Vizier of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, after he married the Sultan's sister, Hatice. The Palace was in ruins by the 19th century but it was restored and opened to the public in 1983 as the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum.
Blue Mosque
- 30m
Istanbul E-pass includes Blue Mosque Tour with English speaking Professional Guide.
Located in the old city's heart, it is the most famous Mosque in Istanbul and Turkey. Known with the name Blue, the original name of the Mosque is Sultanahmet Mosque. The tiles design the Blue Mosque interior due to which is named a blue mosque. These tiles come from the most famous tile-producing city of Turkey, Iznik.
Beylerbeyi Palace
- 1h
It is walk in attraction. Simply scan your QR code(QR code can be found in the customer panel)
Chora Museum
- 30m
Istanbul E-pass includes Chora (Kariye Mosque) Museum Entrance Ticket with Audio guide. Simply scan your QR code at the entrance and get in.
The Chora Museum (Kariye Museum), located in Istanbul's Edirnekapı district, is renowned for its exquisite Byzantine mosaics and frescoes, offering visitors a profound glimpse into the city's rich historical tapestry.
CamlIca Kulesi - Camlica Tower
- 30m
Istanbul E-pass includes entry of Camlica Tower Observation Istanbul. Present your istanbul E-pass at the counter and get access.
At 369 meters tall, Camlıca Tower is the tallest structure in Istanbul and the Balkans, offering visitors a unique blend of panoramic views, interactive exhibits, and dining experiences.
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
- 1d
Istanbul E-pass includes Istanbul E-pass includes .Istanbul Archaeological Museum Tour with English speaking Professional Guide entrance.
The Istanbul Archeology Museums, Turkey's first museum, has over a million artifacts from civilizations that flourished across the country, from the Caucasus to Anatolia, Mesopotamia to Arabia.
Princes' Islands
- 1h
Istanbul E-pass includes roundtrip ferry ticket to Princes Islands
Istanbul Akvaryum
- 1h 30m
Istanbul E-pass includes Istanbul Aquarium entrance. Simply scan your qr code and get in.
We are in the world's largest thematic Aquarium! Istanbul Aquarium is located in the Florya region.
In the prior few years, shopping malls have opened all over the city. On this occasion, the shopping mall culture began to form. Shopping alone is no longer adequate for visitors. Now visitors want to be part of an event and movement. For this reason, shopping malls make agreements with parks, restaurants, and event companies.
Kapali Carsi
- 45m
Istanbul E-pass includes Grand Bazaar Tour with English speaking Professional Guide.
Imagine a market with more than 500 years of history, 64 streets, 22 gates, and more than 6.000 shops. Not only a shopping mall but also a manufacturing center. A place that you can lose yourself in history and mystery. That is the most significant and oldest market in the world—the famous Grand Bazaar of Istanbul.
Istanbul Sapphire
- 1h 15m
Istanbul E-pass includes entry to Sapphire Observation Deck with 4D Skyride Helicopter Simulations experience.
Istanbul Sapphire is one of the tallest buildings in Europe and Turkey. The building is 260 meters in height. At the height of 231 meters, it has one of the highest observation decks in Istanbul. Observation Deck is located at the top of Sapphire shopping mall, where you can find famous brands and restaurants. We are sure that you have never looked at Istanbul from this point of view. From here, you can see Prince's islands, the Bosphorus, Asian and European sides of the city, bridges, even the Hagia Sophia Mosque.
Yildiz Palace Museum
- 1h
Istanbul E-pass includes Yildiz Palace Museum Entrance Ticket. Simply scan your QR code at the entrance and get in.
Yıldız Palace Museum, situated in Istanbul's Beşiktaş district, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the late Ottoman Empire, particularly during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid II. Originally constructed in the late 19th century, the palace served as the sultan's residence and a center of administration.
Miniaturk
- 1h
Istanbul E-pass includes the Miniaturk Park Museum Entrance Ticket. Simply scan your QR code at the entrance and get in.
Miniaturk is a captivating open-air miniature park located on the northeastern shore of the Golden Horn in Istanbul. Spanning 60,000 square meters, it's one of the world's largest miniature parks, offering a unique opportunity to explore Turkey's rich architectural and cultural heritage in a single visit.
Sapanca Lake
- 6h
Istanbul E-pass includes day trip to Sapanca Lake and Masukiye from Istanbul
Emaar Akvaryum & Sualti Hayvanat Bahcesi
- 1h 30m
The Istanbul E-pass includes free entry to Emaar Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.
Discover over 20,000 sea creatures, walk through a stunning 60-meter underwater tunnel, and meet exotic animals like penguins, piranhas, and the giant “King Croc.” Located in Emaar Square Mall, this family-friendly attraction combines fun, education, and adventure.
Panorama 1453 History Museum
- 45m
It is walk in attraction. Simply scan your QR code(QR code can be found in the customer panel)
Istanbul Museum of The History of Science & Technology in Islam
- 45m
Istanbul E-pass includes a Museum Of The History Of Science and Technology in islam entrance ticket. Simply scan your QR code at the entrance and get in.
Visiting the Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam provides a fascinating journey through the scientific legacy of the Islamic world, showcasing its remarkable contributions across diverse fields of knowledge and innovation.
Galata Mevlevi Museum
- 30m
Istanbul E-pass includes a Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum entrance ticket. Simply scan your QR code at the entrance and get in.
Visiting the Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum offers a rare chance to delve into the profound spiritual and cultural legacy of the Mevlevi Order, making it an essential stop for anyone interested in Sufism and the heritage of the Ottoman era.
ViaSea Aquarium
- 1h 30m
Istanbul E-pass includes entry of Viasea Aquarium & Crocodile Park Istanbul. Present your Istanbul E-pass at the counter and get access.
Step into a magical underwater world at Viasea Aquarium, home to hundreds of fascinating marine species from around the globe. Walk through impressive themed zones, get up close with sharks, jellyfish, stingrays, and tropical fish, and enjoy interactive displays perfect for all ages.
Istanbul Robot Muzesi
- 45m
It is walk-in attraction. Simply show your E-pass ID and get in.
Balat Oyuncak Muzesi
- 45m
It is walk-in attraction. Simply show your E-pass ID and get in.
Location
Activity location
- Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1
- 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye
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