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Tours/Istanbul/Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
Istanbul travel guide: tickets, best time & real costs

Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line

4.8(1,531)Istanbul1–7 days
VIATOR4.1(46)TRIPADVISOR4.8(1,485)
Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
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Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line

At a glance

Duration
1–7 days
Price from
$142 / person
Location
Istanbul, Türkiye
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 1,531 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
1–15 pax
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Istanbul E-pass

Description

Istanbul E-pass is a fully digital sightseeing pass that covers over 100 top Istanbul Attractions. Choose your E-pass 1,2,3,5 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 3 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? -Get a complimentary one-way private airport transfer with your 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. - Enjoy the skip-the-ticket-line at most of the attractions.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Next available
Mon, Nov 2
Adult (ages 12+)
$142
Child (ages 5–11)
$131
Infant (ages 0–2)
Free

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.

Tour Options

5 Days E-pass

Duration: 5 days

2 Days E-pass

Duration: 2 days

3 Days E-pass

Duration: 3 days

7 Days E-pass

Duration: 7 days

1 Day E-pass

Duration: 1 day

Itinerary

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
45 min

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 .

TopkapI Palace
90 min

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.

Basilica Cistern
25 min

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.

Dolmabahce Palace
90 min

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
60 min

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.

Hagia Irene Museum
15 min

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."

360 min

Istanbul E-pass includes day trip to City Bursa including Mount Uludag from Istanbul

Museum Of Illusions Istanbul
60 min

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)
25 min

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.

Bosphorus Strait
180 min

Istanbul E-pass includes Dinner&Cruise on Bosphorus with traditional Turkish Show, Hop on Hop Off Bosphorus Cruise and 90 minutes Bosphorus Cruise

Beylerbeyi Palace
60 min

It is walk in attraction. Simply scan your QR code(QR code can be found in the customer panel)

Chora Museum
30 min

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.

Blue Mosque
30 min

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.

Istanbul Archaeological Museum
1800 min

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
60 min

Istanbul E-pass includes roundtrip ferry ticket to Princes Islands

CamlIca Kulesi - Camlica Tower
30 min

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 Sapphire
75 min

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.

Istanbul Akvaryum
90 min

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.

Miniaturk
60 min

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
360 min

Istanbul E-pass includes day trip to Sapanca Lake and Masukiye from Istanbul

Emaar Akvaryum & Sualti Hayvanat Bahcesi
90 min

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.

Yildiz Palace Museum
60 min

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.

Istanbul Museum of The History of Science & Technology in Islam
45 min

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
30 min

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 Akvaryum
90 min

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.

Panorama 1453 History Museum
45 min
Istanbul Robot Muzesi
45 min

It is walk-in attraction. Simply show your E-pass ID and get in.

Balat Oyuncak Muzesi
45 min

What's included

Included
Instant digital Istanbul E-pass with access to over 100+ attractions, tours and activities
Dolmabahce Palace, Maiden's Tower, Beylerbeyi Palace, Chora (Kariye Mosque) Museum and more
Professional Guidance in English for Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace
Day Trip Tours to Bursa City & Mount Uludag and Sapanca Lake & Masukiye
Enjoy a complimentary one-way private airport transfer with your Istanbul E-pass
Whirling Dervishes Show
Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Ticket, Topkapi Palace Guided Tour Skip-the-line Ticket and Basilica Cistern Guided Tour Skip-the-line Ticket
Free Istanbul Guidebook in 6 different languages:English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, Croation
Bosphorus Cruise (daytime or sunset options available, with Dinner, Turkish Breakfast or Late Lunch)
Not included
Public Transportation
Pick up service except for Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and day trip attractions
Food and drinks, unless specified
Galata Tower Entrance
Serefiye Cistern Entrance Ticket

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.8
1,531 reviews
5
1,359
4
108
3
19
2
15
1
30

How it compares in Istanbul

  • No. 15 by number of reviews among 3,627 tours in Istanbul
  • Price over the last 30 days: $142–$143

Excurgo comparison of 3,627 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • 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
  • Passes are valid 2 years from the date of purchase

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does this tour take?

Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line lasts about 1–7 days. The itinerary has 28 stops.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $142 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does this tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.

How much does this tour cost for children?

Children aged 5–11 pay from $131, adults from $142. Infants go free.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

What languages is this tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is this tour worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 1,531 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Istanbul E-pass.

Reviews(1,531)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

$142/ person
4.8(1,531)
Duration1–7 days
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationInstant
Check availability on Viator →
Booked and paid on Viator.com
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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

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