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Istanbul E-pass: Skip-The-Line Access to 70+ Top Attractions

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Get skip-the-line access to over 70 top attractions in Istanbul with the Istanbul E-pass. Choose your pass duration and enjoy contactless entry with your mobile pass.

Duration: 2 days

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Hagia Sophia Mosque - Istanbul E-pass includes a tour of Hagia Sophia with an English-speaking professional guide. Imagine a structure that has stood for 1500 years, serving as a central place of worship for two major religions. It was the headquarters of Orthodox Christianity and the first mosque in Istanbul. Built in just 5 years, it boasts the largest dome in the world for 800 years, with a height of 55.60 meters and a diameter of 31.87 meters. It features depictions of both religions side by side and was the coronation site for Roman Emperors. It was also a meeting place for the Sultan and his people. This is the renowned Hagia Sophia Mosque of Istanbul.
Topkapi Palace - Istanbul E-pass includes entrance to Topkapi Palace with an audio guide. Simply scan your QR code to enter. It is the largest museum in Istanbul, located just behind Hagia Sophia in the historical city center. Originally the residence of the Sultan, it now functions as a museum. Highlights include the Harem, Treasury, kitchens, and more.
Basilica Cistern - Istanbul E-pass includes a tour of Basilica Cistern with an English-speaking professional guide. Located in the heart of the historical city center, it is the largest cistern in Istanbul, featuring 336 columns. This impressive structure was built to supply drinking water to Hagia Sophia, the Great Palace of Palatium Magnum, and various fountains and baths throughout the city.
Dolmabahce Palace - Istanbul E-pass includes a tour of Dolmabahce Palace with an English-speaking professional guide. One of the most stunning European-style palaces in Istanbul, it stands on the Bosphorus Strait. With 285 rooms, it is one of the largest palaces in Turkey. Constructed by the Balyan family between 1843-1856, it became the residence of the Ottoman royal family until the empire’s collapse. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, lived here until his death in 1938. The palace now functions as a museum and attracts thousands of visitors annually. It is known as Dolmabahce Palast in German.
Hagia Irene Museum - Istanbul E-pass includes entrance to Hagia Irene Museum. Simply scan your QR code to enter. The Church of Hagia Irene (Divine Peace) is a Byzantine church located in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace. It was the first cathedral in Constantinople and has been rebuilt three times over the centuries. The current structure was built by Constantine V in the 8th century. During the Ottoman Empire, it served as an arsenal and became Turkey’s first museum in the 19th century. After extensive modern restorations, it reopened as the “Hagia Irene Museum.”
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi) - Istanbul E-pass includes entrance to the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum. Simply scan your QR code to enter. Located at the Hippodrome, across from the 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 fell into ruin by the 19th century but was restored and opened to the public in 1983 as the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum.
Kapali Carsi - Istanbul E-pass includes a tour of the Grand Bazaar with an English-speaking professional guide. Imagine a market with over 500 years of history, 64 streets, 22 gates, and more than 6,000 shops. It is not just a shopping mall but also a manufacturing center, where you can lose yourself in history and mystery. This is the famous Grand Bazaar of Istanbul, the oldest and most significant market in the world.
Blue Mosque - Istanbul E-pass includes a tour of the Blue Mosque with an English-speaking professional guide. Located in the heart of the old city, it is the most famous mosque in Istanbul and Turkey. Known as the Blue Mosque, its original name is Sultanahmet Mosque. The interior is adorned with tiles from Iznik, Turkey’s most famous tile-producing city, giving it its blue appearance.
Bosphorus Strait - Istanbul E-pass includes Dinner & Cruise on the Bosphorus with a traditional Turkish show, Hop on Hop Off Bosphorus Cruise, and a 90-minute Bosphorus Cruise.
Madame Tussauds Istanbul - Istanbul E-pass includes entry to Madame Tussauds Istanbul. Would you like to take selfies with world-famous artists or pop singers? If so, Madame Tussauds wax museum in Istanbul is the place to go. The museum features wax models of world-famous people, allowing you to see them up close. Conveniently located in the heart of the new city, it is easily accessible by public transportation. Inside, you’ll find wax figures of famous people and characters from the history of the Ottoman Empire and the Turkish Republic.
Istanbul Sea Life Aquarium - Istanbul E-pass includes entry to Sea Life Aquarium Istanbul. Get ready to see sharks, stingrays, octopuses, and rare species of sea turtles from a 270-degree angle. Istanbul Sea Life Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world, featuring an 83-meter glass underwater observation tunnel. Spanning 8,000 square meters, it houses over 15,000 sea creatures from more than 500 species in 51 exhibition tanks containing 5 million liters of water. It is a perfect destination for families to spend a day and an excellent way for kids to learn about sea life.
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre - Istanbul E-pass includes entry to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. LEGOLAND offers a unique experience for families with children. If you want your kids to test their imagination through fun games, LEGOLAND is the perfect place. With five different sections of LEGO games separated by age group, it also features a laser gun game and a 4D cinema. Additionally, there is a themed cafeteria and a gift shop to make the experience unforgettable.
Whirling Dervishes Istanbul - Istanbul E-pass includes a one-hour Whirling Dervishes live performance at the historical Orient Express station. Whirling Dervishes follow a Sufi mystic tradition of Islam. In the 12th century, a philosopher of Islam opened the path of pure love, leading to the creation of the Mevlevi Sufi Order. The name Mevlevi comes from the order’s founder, Mevlana Jelaleddini Rumi, whose book “Rumi” was once a bestseller in the USA.
Yeşil Cami - Istanbul E-pass includes a day trip to the city of Bursa, including Mount Uludag, from Istanbul.
Museum of Illusions Istanbul - Istanbul E-pass includes entry to the Museum of Illusions Istiklal and Museum of Illusions Anatolia. This museum brings joy to people of all ages and is a great place to take photos for your Instagram feed. You will have a lot of fun in several rooms filled with illusions. We highly recommend a visit for adventure and fun.
Princes’ Islands - Istanbul E-pass includes a roundtrip ferry ticket to Princes’ Islands.
Istanbul Sapphire - Istanbul E-pass includes entry to the Sapphire Observation Deck with a 4D Skyride Helicopter Simulation experience. Istanbul Sapphire is one of the tallest buildings in Europe and Turkey, standing at 260 meters. At 231 meters, it has one of the highest observation decks in Istanbul. The deck is located atop the Sapphire shopping mall, where you can find famous brands and restaurants. From here, you can see Princes’ Islands, the Bosphorus, the Asian and European sides of the city, bridges, and even the Hagia Sophia Mosque.
Sapanca Lake - Istanbul E-pass includes a day trip to Sapanca Lake and Masukiye from Istanbul.
Galata Tower - Istanbul E-pass includes entrance to Galata Tower. Simply scan your QR code at the entrance to enter. Galata is one of the most vibrant regions in Istanbul, located beside the famous Golden Horn. This beautiful area has welcomed different religions and ethnicities for centuries.
Rumeli Fortress - Istanbul E-pass includes entrance to Rumeli Fortress. Simply scan your QR code at the entrance to enter. Rumeli Fortress, a 500-year-old structure, is known as the castle that cut the Bosphorus. Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II built it in the 14th century.
Istanbul Archaeological Museum - Istanbul E-pass includes entrance to the Istanbul Archaeological Museum. Simply scan your QR code at the entrance to enter. Turkey’s first museum, the Istanbul Archaeological Museums, houses over a million artifacts from civilizations that thrived across the country, from the Caucasus to Anatolia, Mesopotamia to Arabia.
Galata Mevlevi Museum - Istanbul E-pass includes entrance to the Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum. Simply scan your QR code at the entrance to enter. The Galata Mevlevi House Museum showcases Turkish calligraphic art, music, and artifacts related to Mevlevi culture. Founded in 1491, it became a museum in 1975 under Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Istanbul Museum of The History of Science & Technology in Islam - Istanbul E-pass includes entrance to the Museum of The History of Science & Technology in Islam. Simply scan your QR code at the entrance to enter. This museum displays replicas of inventions from the Islamic Civilization between the 9th and 16th centuries. It is unique globally, allowing visitors to see the progression of various scientific fields in Islamic civilization.
Great Palace Mosaics Museum - Istanbul E-pass includes entrance to the Great Palace Mosaics Museum. Simply scan your QR code to enter. Also known as the Istanbul Mosaic Museum, it is located within the Blue Mosque complex’s Arasta Bazaar. The museum houses exquisite mosaics from the East Roman period, dating from 610 to 641 A.D., preserved from the Great Palace of Constantinople, particularly those from 450 to 550 A.D.
Gallipoli National Park - Istanbul E-pass includes a discounted Gallipoli day trip tour. The Gallipoli campaign during World War I is notable for its unconventionality and remains a symbol of valiant warfare and respect between nations. Explore Gallipoli while learning about its history and impact during World War I.
Troy (Truva) - Istanbul E-pass includes a discounted Troy day trip tour from Istanbul. Troy is a historically famous city located southwest of the Dardanelles Strait and northwest of the Kaz Mountains. It is the ancient city where the Trojan War, mentioned in Homer’s Iliad, took place.
Istanbul Akvaryum - Istanbul E-pass includes entrance to Istanbul Aquarium. Simply scan your QR code to enter. This is the world’s largest thematic aquarium, located in the Florya region. In recent years, shopping malls have proliferated across the city, leading to a new shopping culture. Visitors now seek more than just shopping; they want to be part of an event or activity. As a result, shopping malls have partnered with parks, restaurants, and event companies.
Sile Feneri - Istanbul E-pass includes a discounted Sile & Agva day trip tour from Istanbul. If you want to spend time in a natural environment, this day tour to Sile and Agva is perfect. You’ll leave the city for beautiful seashores and beaches, visiting the town of Sile before moving on to Agva.
HAVAİST İSTANBUL HAVALİMANI OFİSİ - Istanbul E-pass includes a one-way Istanbul Airport Shuttle. Simply scan your QR code to board.

What's Included

Professional Guidance in English for 7 top attractions.
Day Trip Tours to Bursa City & Mount Uludag and Sapanca Lake & Masukiye
Instant digital Istanbul E-pass with access to over 70+ attractions, tours and activities
Free Istanbul Guidebook in 6 different languages: English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, Croatian
Passes are valid 2 years from the date of purchase
Discounted Roundtrip Private Airport Transfer from/to Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airports

What's Not Included

Public Transportation
Pick up service except for Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and day trip attractions
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hagia Sophia Mosque entrance fee

Additional Information

The Istanbul E-pass is an all-digital sightseeing pass that provides access to over 70 prime attractions in Istanbul. Opt for a 2, 3, 5 or 7 day E-pass and experience hassle-free entry using your phone-based pass, eliminating the need to pay at the entrance of attractions.
The Istanbul E-pass allows access to attractions in four unique ways:

Walk-in Attractions: Simply display your E-pass ID for entry.
Guided Tours: Connect with the guide at the designated meeting point to participate in the tour.
Reservation Required Tours: Book your tour through the E-pass panel, following which you’ll receive a confirmation email.

Why is the Istanbul E-pass popular among tourists?

Travellers can avail customer support via WhatsApp and chat lines while visiting or planning their visits.
The Istanbul E-pass takes effect instantly after its purchase, granting entry to 70+ leading Istanbul attractions.
Users can learn about the history of museums through expert tour guides.
The Istanbul E-pass includes a comprehensive digital guidebook of Istanbul, spanning over 50 pages and available in 6 languages.
Tourists can bypass long queues at most attractions with the Istanbul E-pass.

Location

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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