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Thanks for the tips! I can't believe how expensive some of the museums are now. For example, Topkapi palace is $72 for us, which is more than we would pay in Australia (which is an expensive country). It's more than you would pay in cities like London and New York even! I really think it will just put some tourists off going to those places, and they'll make less money. I'm just shocked that Turkiye would be so expensive especially when the lira is so bad at the moment. It's a shame...
How much is air in Turkey ? Ottoman empire destroyed itself because of stupidity, greediness, arrogance, corruption and barbarity of their leaders while their common people were pretty much like livestock for them good enough for war and killings or to be killed. Is todays Turkey on the same path ?
When you are corrupt and steal for your own people while feeding him with propaganda you sometimes need to rob others with museums. Question is are you stupid enough to pay those 72 dollars just to go there ???
Its a pity that Istanbul sites have become so expensive for travelers outside the EU and Usa (our currency like Turkiye is weak about 23 Rands to 1 Euro). I am doing my second visit to Istanbul and Turkiye in April and using your videos I do the free sites and spend my money on the delicious foods. Thank you Berry
Bro, it's expensive even for EU citizens, it's really tight everywhere at the moment. I was planning to visit the musuem and maidens tower, instead I will spend 2 days in Bursa and visit the free sites, which there are plenty in Istanbul. ❤ going in June. Also being a Muslim, I can visit Haga Sofia for free during prayer times, just the ground floor though
@@LaluBhaiya1233 It means that I will probably just look at the Galata tower from the outside, and not bother to go in! They are actually missing out on money
It seems to me that some attractions have become very expensive to visit ? For example, when I was in Turkey in autumn 2021, and at that time, visiting Hagia Sophia was still free.
Interesting info. Please have in mind, that those cards are only intersting and cheaper, if you plan to visit all those places. If you add the prices for the Istanbul places without the card , you'll reach about 140 Euros. The Muze Kart Istanbul would be a cheaper option here. But if you for instance want to skip Maidenstower or Topkapi Palace, it is cheaper to visit those places without the card.
Bery, thank you very much for your information. I am going to visit Istanbul for the first time in June 2024. I have watched many of your videos about Istanbul, and your information has been most helpful to visitors like myself. Please keep up your great work!🙏🙏🙏😃😃😃
Im going to turkey on May 8, binge watching your videos haha. i prefer ur videos over other youtubers , ur videos are very informative . yet to decide wat places i need to visit bcoz the euro prices scare me lol.
Prices of the attractions are pretty much a roberry right now! I will be visiting in a couple days and decided i wont give a single euro in any museum etc. Back in the day everything was super cheap to visit e.g. Hagia Sofia etc.
Thanks for the great video! One question: if I purchase the MUSEUM PASS TÜRKİYE online, do I need to pick up my card somewhere, or can I use it straight from my Email?
Yeah, so don’t even bother it is not worth it. Also 15 days only for the turkey pass is insane. You’d have to spend 1 day in every location to make it worth the cost.
Bery, we will arrive in Istanbul later this week and plan to buy an Istanbul E-Pass, you haven’t mentioned this, please can you comment as to whether or not this is a good idea? Many thanks
Worth to mention that in order to visit the Harem at Topkapı you must visit the Palace in the same day. The Harem entry is inside the Palace garden and you cannot validate the pass twice only to visit the Harem. Tried that and we missed the Harem because we didn't had the time to visit it the first day.
@@BeryIstanbulTips This was my experience 6 years ago. I've learn it the hard way! Sorry if I was misunderstood. 😊. At my last visit I paid local transportation with a foreign credit card and I was charged twice the amount with Istanbulkart. With each visit I learn something new 😂
Hola Ana! Muchas gracias por seguirnos también! Si gustas, también tenemos un canal en español donde subimos los mismos videos en ambos idiomas: youtube.com/@beryistanbultipsespanol?si=8Zg_IstDS1is5t_W Un abrazo hasta FL!
@@BeryIstanbulTips Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo y contestarme. Y también por sugerir el canal en español, voy a verlo, pero también soy fluyente en inglés. Feliz día y que dichosa que vives en Istanbul, me fascinó pero estuve solo un par de días porque veníamos desembarcando de un crucero. Hasta pronto y cuídese mucho. Aquí a la orden.
Hey there, Bery! I’ve loved learning about Turkiye from you over the last several months. I know you covered eSIMs somewhere but I can’t remember which video. Can you remember which video I can get info on what to do for phone service when I get there? Is there anything I should do before-hand from the US? Thank you so much, Bery!! -Grace
Very useful info, thank you. Just to find out, if I get the Turkye Museum pass will it include ALL the other places that will be included in the regional passes? Also is there a child pass I can get for the kids?
As I mentioned in the video, yes! All the museums throughout Turkiye which are part of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture will be included in the Museum Pass Türkiye. There’s not a pass for kids, otherwise, I’d have included it ☺️
@BeryIstanbulTips really nice informative videos about Istanbul However is it possible to please share information about Museum passes for kids ? We have tried to find this information but haven't had any luck.. we are in the process of planning our vacation so would like to be prepared. Thank you in advance
Bery - your videos are great and we've watched most of them. This one is equally well made. Teşekkürler. However its so disappointing that the Turkish government has decided to ripoff international tourists to compensate for the Dictator's total screw up of the Turkish economy over the past two decades. But given how corrupt the Turkish leader and his government are, it comes as no suprise. Places of interest that previously were free to get into or walk around are now charging exorbitant entrance fees as you have shown. And the Museum passes are viturally useless - who has time in '3 full days', '5 full days', '15 full days' to see everything they want to see. (I would suggest 'Full' is not the best word to use here!) As for the 'cost of greed' crisis gripping the world and Turkiye, all I can say is I feel very sorry for the average Turk who is struggling just to pay the rent and buy the basics.
Hi...i am big fan of your channel...got a very important question because i ma planning a trip to Istanbul soon....can i bring my drone...a dji mini 4 pro which is less than 250g?
Hola Bery, Podrías hacer un video paso por paso de cómo fue tu proceso para emigrar a Turquía desde México y que te pidieron? Se que estás casada con un ciudadano de Turquía pero según leí eso solo te da derecho a tramitar residencia temporal en el país… estoy comprometido con una ciudadana Turca y nos casaremos el próximo año, inicialmente considere que ella se viniera a vivir a México ya que aquí yo tengo más opciones (crédito para vivienda principalmente) pero con la situación de inseguridad en el país no estoy seguro que sea la opción más responsable, no quiero arriesgar la seguridad de mi chica. Si decidiéramos que yo me mudo a Turquía en vez podrías asesorarme sobre cuál es el proceso por el que tú pasaste para lograrlo? 🙏 Ah y hablas turco fluidamente? (He escuchado que esto es indispensable para obtener residencia permanente y eventualmente ciudadanía en el país además de para aplicar para empleos y demás)… Estaría completamente agradecido si me puedes orientar… Saludos desde CDMX! ❤
Thank you very much for this valuable information. My wife and I will visit Türkiye for the full month of May. So the 15 day pass looks like the best value for us. In my humble opinion, if you can afford to visit Türkiye, you can afford the prices to get into the museums. Go big or stay home.
It is not free anymore. 😊 They have changed it 2 months ago. ISTANBUL HAS CHANGED: Important Things to Know Before Traveling in 2024 th-cam.com/video/tX8koYm667U/w-d-xo.html
@@BeryIstanbulTips Since they changed it to a mosque it should be free, otherwise they could have kept it as a museum and charged money. Not happy about that to be honest...
Great question! Museum Passes are the ones provided directly by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Türkiye (OFFICIAL ONES). The other one is sold by private travel agencies, so I cannot say if they are really worth it or not :).
How much is air in Turkey ? Ottoman empire destroyed itself because of stupidity, greediness, arrogance, corruption and barbarity of their leaders while their common people were pretty much like livestock for them good enough for war and killings or to be killed. Is todays Turkey on the same path ?
As I said, the more cities and museums you visit, the more you’ll save. If you only visit Istanbul and 2 museos where it’s accepted, then OFC it will not be worth it…
@@BeryIstanbulTips Visiting those sites is not worth it is what I meant, not the card. I believe these spikes in prices will backfire on Turkish tourism, prices are insane.
For you might not be worth it, for many others it is. In fact, tourism hasn’t declined at all, we have seen even more tourists and huge lines even now that is not even high season, the line for Hagia Sophia is been quite long too!
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OFFICIAL SITE FOR MUSEUM PASSES (ONLINE PURCHASE):
muze.gov.tr/MuseumPass
📕 Check out our amazing itineraries and guides!
We have carefully created many itineraries not just in Istanbul but in many cities around Turkiye, organized useful information for you, including a list with plenty of hotels for all budgets in each city we mention, a list with more than 100 restaurants including one with vegan options, desserts, and much more! All the guides are LIVE, that means that they're updated daily and surely we’ll keep adding more and more! The new changes will automatically sync even after you get it WITHOUT an extra cost!
All you have to do is sign up for free and get the guide or itinerary you're interested in! 🎉
www.thatch.co/@beryistanbul
🗺 Guided tours in Istanbul
Looking for a hassle-free way to book your city tours? Whether you're interested in historical landmarks, cultural experiences, or culinary delights, we've got you covered. Experienced guides will show you the best of what the city has to offer, all while providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
www.remindertour.com/tours/
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Is it posible buy tickets for Topkapi Palace Museum only? If so, please let me know where to buy them. Thank you, Bery :)
Thanks for the tips! I can't believe how expensive some of the museums are now. For example, Topkapi palace is $72 for us, which is more than we would pay in Australia (which is an expensive country). It's more than you would pay in cities like London and New York even! I really think it will just put some tourists off going to those places, and they'll make less money. I'm just shocked that Turkiye would be so expensive especially when the lira is so bad at the moment. It's a shame...
How much is air in Turkey ? Ottoman empire destroyed itself because of stupidity, greediness, arrogance, corruption and barbarity of their leaders while their common people were pretty much like livestock for them good enough for war and killings or to be killed. Is todays Turkey on the same path ?
When you are corrupt and steal for your own people while feeding him with propaganda you sometimes need to rob others with museums. Question is are you stupid enough to pay those 72 dollars just to go there ???
If you notice the pass that is 165 for outsiders is 60 for residents. Yes indeed its expensive i would say especially if you are going with a family.
Its a pity that Istanbul sites have become so expensive for travelers outside the EU and Usa (our currency like Turkiye is weak about 23 Rands to 1 Euro). I am doing my second visit to Istanbul and Turkiye in April and using your videos I do the free sites and spend my money on the delicious foods. Thank you Berry
Bro, it's expensive even for EU citizens, it's really tight everywhere at the moment. I was planning to visit the musuem and maidens tower, instead I will spend 2 days in Bursa and visit the free sites, which there are plenty in Istanbul. ❤ going in June. Also being a Muslim, I can visit Haga Sofia for free during prayer times, just the ground floor though
Yes true family of six going in july it’s so expensive for family to buy all these tickets
@@LaluBhaiya1233 It means that I will probably just look at the Galata tower from the outside, and not bother to go in! They are actually missing out on money
@@LaluBhaiya1233 You will love Bursa we spent a couple of days there. You should try to go to Eskisehir. Amazing place with lots to see and do.
Too expensive
It seems to me that some attractions have become very expensive to visit ? For example, when I was in Turkey in autumn 2021, and at that time, visiting Hagia Sophia was still free.
Interesting info. Please have in mind, that those cards are only intersting and cheaper, if you plan to visit all those places. If you add the prices for the Istanbul places without the card , you'll reach about 140 Euros. The Muze Kart Istanbul would be a cheaper option here. But if you for instance want to skip Maidenstower or Topkapi Palace, it is cheaper to visit those places without the card.
Thank you Bery for all your videos! We toured with Kaan today and it was awesome! We really enjoyed every aspect 😊 God bless!
Awwww! You toured with my husby! I’m so glad that you enjoyed the tour!
Bery, thank you very much for your information. I am going to visit Istanbul for the first time in June 2024. I have watched many of your videos about Istanbul, and your information has been most helpful to visitors like myself. Please keep up your great work!🙏🙏🙏😃😃😃
Glad it was helpful! 🙂
A museum/sights pass for Istanbul that doesn’t cover two of the main attractions. Great.
Thank you for this USEFUL video!
You’re videos are very helpful!!! Love your work. Highly appreciated ♥️✨
Im going to turkey on May 8, binge watching your videos haha. i prefer ur videos over other youtubers , ur videos are very informative . yet to decide wat places i need to visit bcoz the euro prices scare me lol.
Thanks for the information. I'll be more prepared for my July trip.
Bery! We toured with Kaan today. It was an awesome tour! I was so excited when he said has your husband. Watched many of your videos ❤😊
Thank you Helena. I am glad you’ve enjoyed it. He called me today and told me the story of your excitement 😁❤️
Enjoy your trip. 😊
Thanks again, really appreciated, very informative and interesting ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Prices of the attractions are pretty much a roberry right now! I will be visiting in a couple days and decided i wont give a single euro in any museum etc. Back in the day everything was super cheap to visit e.g. Hagia Sofia etc.
Be there soon. Thank you for this!
Muchas gracias Bery, as always the information is very useful
Thanks for the great video! One question: if I purchase the MUSEUM PASS TÜRKİYE online, do I need to pick up my card somewhere, or can I use it straight from my Email?
Thanks for sharing Berry....very insightful
So beautiful! Love Turkey and thank you Beri for this informative video ❤ Happy weekend
Thank you! You too! ❤
Bery, you are doing a great job!
Thank you!
I am planning to visit turkey in couple of days n on applying visa it was quite surprising that turist visa is so expensive
Yeah, so don’t even bother it is not worth it. Also 15 days only for the turkey pass is insane. You’d have to spend 1 day in every location to make it worth the cost.
Useful guidence . Thanks.
Glad it was helpful! 🙂
Bery, we will arrive in Istanbul later this week and plan to buy an Istanbul E-Pass, you haven’t mentioned this, please can you comment as to whether or not this is a good idea? Many thanks
I see there is also an Istanbul Tourist Pass, could you also comment on this please?
I am also willing to know about the Istanbul tourist pass and Istanbul E-pass
So am I. Thanks
Worth to mention that in order to visit the Harem at Topkapı you must visit the Palace in the same day. The Harem entry is inside the Palace garden and you cannot validate the pass twice only to visit the Harem. Tried that and we missed the Harem because we didn't had the time to visit it the first day.
So you didn’t watch the video I have about the Harem and Palace ☺️ because I precisely mention about it.
@@BeryIstanbulTips This was my experience 6 years ago. I've learn it the hard way! Sorry if I was misunderstood. 😊. At my last visit I paid local transportation with a foreign credit card and I was charged twice the amount with Istanbulkart. With each visit I learn something new 😂
Hola preciosa, vi el video con Gabriel y Angie, saludos a tí y a Khan desde el centro de Florida usa.
Hola Ana! Muchas gracias por seguirnos también! Si gustas, también tenemos un canal en español donde subimos los mismos videos en ambos idiomas:
youtube.com/@beryistanbultipsespanol?si=8Zg_IstDS1is5t_W
Un abrazo hasta FL!
@@BeryIstanbulTips Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo y contestarme. Y también por sugerir el canal en español, voy a verlo, pero también soy fluyente en inglés. Feliz día y que dichosa que vives en Istanbul, me fascinó pero estuve solo un par de días porque veníamos desembarcando de un crucero. Hasta pronto y cuídese mucho. Aquí a la orden.
Great tips! I'll check and compare prices to see if it's worth it for me. Do you know if Galata Tower is still closed, and if so, when will it open?
Thank you so much Bery 😄
You're welcome. Glad it was helpful
I don’t mind paying. But, 25€ for a mosque?
Topkapi palace is £50! Crazy
Hey there, Bery! I’ve loved learning about Turkiye from you over the last several months. I know you covered eSIMs somewhere but I can’t remember which video. Can you remember which video I can get info on what to do for phone service when I get there? Is there anything I should do before-hand from the US? Thank you so much, Bery!! -Grace
Happy wekeend 💖💖💖💞🩷😍❤️❤️❤️
Very useful info, thank you. Just to find out, if I get the Turkye Museum pass will it include ALL the other places that will be included in the regional passes? Also is there a child pass I can get for the kids?
As I mentioned in the video, yes! All the museums throughout Turkiye which are part of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture will be included in the Museum Pass Türkiye.
There’s not a pass for kids, otherwise, I’d have included it ☺️
Hi there Bery,
Do you know if tourists can pay for the museum pass in Turkish lires?. It'll be helpful for us.
All payments will be in lira - they convert the amount in € to lira when you pay
@BeryIstanbulTips really nice informative videos about Istanbul
However is it possible to please share information about Museum passes for kids ?
We have tried to find this information but haven't had any luck.. we are in the process of planning our vacation so would like to be prepared.
Thank you in advance
Bery - your videos are great and we've watched most of them. This one is equally well made. Teşekkürler.
However its so disappointing that the Turkish government has decided to ripoff international tourists to compensate for the Dictator's total screw up of the Turkish economy over the past two decades.
But given how corrupt the Turkish leader and his government are, it comes as no suprise.
Places of interest that previously were free to get into or walk around are now charging exorbitant entrance fees as you have shown. And the Museum passes are viturally useless - who has time in '3 full days', '5 full days', '15 full days' to see everything they want to see. (I would suggest 'Full' is not the best word to use here!)
As for the 'cost of greed' crisis gripping the world and Turkiye, all I can say is I feel very sorry for the average Turk who is struggling just to pay the rent and buy the basics.
Hi...i am big fan of your channel...got a very important question because i ma planning a trip to Istanbul soon....can i bring my drone...a dji mini 4 pro which is less than 250g?
Oh Bery ! I really like this channel, you made my first trip amazing and you are sure helping me to prepare my next trip in 5 days.
Gracias hermosa.
Enjoy it! De nada :)
Can someone pls guide me about museum pass for kids . Will be traveling with our 7yr old do we need to purchase a Museum pass for a child?
Are the prices you list the amount you would pay without the pass?
Hola Bery,
Podrías hacer un video paso por paso de cómo fue tu proceso para emigrar a Turquía desde México y que te pidieron?
Se que estás casada con un ciudadano de Turquía pero según leí eso solo te da derecho a tramitar residencia temporal en el país… estoy comprometido con una ciudadana Turca y nos casaremos el próximo año, inicialmente considere que ella se viniera a vivir a México ya que aquí yo tengo más opciones (crédito para vivienda principalmente) pero con la situación de inseguridad en el país no estoy seguro que sea la opción más responsable, no quiero arriesgar la seguridad de mi chica.
Si decidiéramos que yo me mudo a Turquía en vez podrías asesorarme sobre cuál es el proceso por el que tú pasaste para lograrlo? 🙏
Ah y hablas turco fluidamente? (He escuchado que esto es indispensable para obtener residencia permanente y eventualmente ciudadanía en el país además de para aplicar para empleos y demás)…
Estaría completamente agradecido si me puedes orientar…
Saludos desde CDMX! ❤
Hi berry thanks for the vedio, however i am a resident but they dont allow me to buy musiem pass for 60 lira l, they say only for Turkish National
Yep, unfortunately that changed 2 weeks ago :)
@@BeryIstanbulTips thanks but that's sad. Will it be reversed ?
@@BeryIstanbulTips and we also have to pay how foreigners pay in all sights
@@BeryIstanbulTips do you suggest any other alternatives ? Thanks in advance
Thank you very much for this valuable information. My wife and I will visit Türkiye for the full month of May. So the 15 day pass looks like the best value for us. In my humble opinion, if you can afford to visit Türkiye, you can afford the prices to get into the museums. Go big or stay home.
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Sorry for asking irrelevant question but may I know your rhinoplasty doctor? I am plan ing to do a rhinoplasty in turkey
do i need to take passes for the kids? please inform
Any luck getting information about passes for the kids? We too are searching the net and their own official sites but no mention anywhere
Beautiful 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻♥️😘🥰
Hagia Sofia is free now as far i know,why u mention price🤔
It is not free anymore. 😊 They have changed it 2 months ago.
ISTANBUL HAS CHANGED: Important Things to Know Before Traveling in 2024
th-cam.com/video/tX8koYm667U/w-d-xo.html
Such a high jump from free to such a price! I'll be skipping it that's for sure! @@BeryIstanbulTips
@@BeryIstanbulTips Since they changed it to a mosque it should be free, otherwise they could have kept it as a museum and charged money. Not happy about that to be honest...
Thank you great tip going April 15 2025
Glad it was helpful!
Nice Sister ❤❤❤
How about istanbul e-pass?is it better?
I want to know this as well
No idea! That’s not from government, that one is from travel agencies and I cannot say if is worth it or not 🤷🏻♀️
Museum pass is very expensive….same price fir kids?
Any luck getting information about passes for the kids ? Is it required to be purchased or the rates differ from adults?
Hi. Whats the difference between a Istanbul museum pass and an Istanbul e-pass?😅
Great question! Museum Passes are the ones provided directly by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Türkiye (OFFICIAL ONES).
The other one is sold by private travel agencies, so I cannot say if they are really worth it or not :).
Can two people use one card ??
Nop, is one per person.
I istanbul epass legit?
Hi! Tbh is hard to say, I only know is a card being offered by several agencies, however, I cannot really say if it’s worth it or not, or even legit 🥹
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How much is air in Turkey ? Ottoman empire destroyed itself because of stupidity, greediness, arrogance, corruption and barbarity of their leaders while their common people were pretty much like livestock for them good enough for war and killings or to be killed. Is todays Turkey on the same path ?
Expensive and not worth it.
Thank you for the info.
As I said, the more cities and museums you visit, the more you’ll save. If you only visit Istanbul and 2 museos where it’s accepted, then OFC it will not be worth it…
@@BeryIstanbulTips Visiting those sites is not worth it is what I meant, not the card. I believe these spikes in prices will backfire on Turkish tourism, prices are insane.
For you might not be worth it, for many others it is. In fact, tourism hasn’t declined at all, we have seen even more tourists and huge lines even now that is not even high season, the line for Hagia Sophia is been quite long too!
Islam the big lie
Useless museum...