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Turkey once was cheap place to visit with shopping and food but with recent experience i literally had to budget it out much carefully. No more shopping, only sightseeing and eating at cheaper restaurants.
I totally agree, it's very expensive. Specifically the prices at airport all are in Euros. And literally it's ripping off. This way the tourism will decline in Turkey gradually.
They know exactly what people are visiting Istanbul for, so I am not surprised having to pay for it. However compared to other cities, the prices of sights in Istanbul are totally out of the way. A day in Euro disney is cheaper. I personally believe they would make more money if they made it a bit cheaper. These prices will only lead to people making choices and not visiting certain spots, moving around to other parts of the city where it is more affordable and spending less in overall. Thanks for giving us the insight.
Agree. I'm traveling in April and now I have to choose which places to leave out of my plans... I wanted to go to Topkapi but I find it way too expensive... Hagia Sophia as well but I've wanted to visit it my whole life, so I'll have to pay that one
@@Sebasmadri It's really worth to buy an Istanbul tourist e card for all major attractions and a plain card for public transportation. Saves A LOT of money.
Unfortunately the prices have gone up 5 folds since the past 2 years and with an inflation of 65%, the tourists are not saved from the price hikes. We have travelled to Turkey at least 7 times in the past 5 years since we live in Europe and we can already see a very big difference in the cost of everything. Some restaurants have "European prices" but the country is still amazing and people are very friendly, so I rather spend my money here than to stay on an island somewhere else. You pay for the ancient culture and outstanding landscapes and architectures.
prices on 24 February, 2024: balik durum/ ekmek 85-120 lira midye dolma 150 TYL -15 stk., tantuni 120-300 TYL, haviz mustafa: tiramisu 195, mado salep 130 , salep on the street 50-100, Budo ferry :eminonu -mudnaya/ bursa 230 one way ticket, bosphorus tour to Anadolu Kavagi 120 round trip, iskender kebab sirkeci 320, türkisch caffe 70-80 TYL, kastanye 120 TYL 120 gram, cooked corn 30 TYL, exchange rate 1 euro = 33 TYL, everything has become 100% more expensive in two years, not only entrance tickets to the museum but also food. street food costs 5-8 euros, lunch 10-15 euros in a budget restaurant ,in lokantasi soup/appetizer, main course, dessert 10-15 euro....only public transport is still cheap.
I just came back from Turkiye last week I can’t get anything for less then 100 lira except fridge magnets 😂 Even the cheapest Mercemek Chobasi soup cost 150-200 lira Drinks like Narsuyu cost 200 lira for small cup . In my currency 100 lira = 4.20$ So a cup of fresh Narsuyu cost me 8.40$ Which is almost the same in my country 😂 Anyway I still love Turkiye Will come again , Insya Allah The Turkish people I met are so kind. We took the local bus and trains . And many came to help us despite unable to understand my language they helped . Young and old what a wonderful people
The price for the Bosphorus tour to Anadolu Kavağı in August has doubled to 240 liras. However, a questionable special feature has come up with: foreigners pay 480 lira, even if they live in Istanbul like me and have a valid residence permit. I find this discriminatory and since then only use the normal ship connection with transfer in Sariyer, especially because I can then use the Istanbul-Card.
Istanbul has become incredibly expensive. At IST airport I had to pay around 12 Euro for a large beer. Insane! Service in hotels and restaurants is not interested in hospitality but much more in using the smartphone instead. Istanbul has changed a lot to the worse. Unfortunately…
Was in Istanbul last week for a few days. I think it was quite expensive for things like attractions, beers and cocktails, raki... Food was a little more cheaper for the quality, some more expensive than others but tasty. Baran Et Mangal was fantastic and very cheap for what we had. I had a clean shave and ear flaming that was 300 Lira which I thoght was cheap. A great city but with the inflation of the currency it feels like a lot of prices have gone up with it and I feel bad for the locals. As an example I think Lisbon and Bilbao was cheaper than Istanbul and with cheaper attractions Also a tip, if you think Galata Tower is too expensive, there's a cafe near it with a roof terrace that gives very similar views for a fraction of the cost. It's usually quiet and you can buy a coffee or tea at the top for very similar views. It's called Galata Konak Cafe & Restaurant
@@dunjajovanovic1873 There is no fixed taxi pricing in Istanbul. They work with the taximeter system. My advice to you is to call a taxi through the Uber app and make the payment as online.
@@dunjajovanovic1873 just got back from Istanbul… traffic is a nightmare in Istanbul so try to avoid as much as possible. Take their public train as it’s very affordable. You just need to buy a card to load money for usage.
I agree. The 25 euros for hagia Sophia was totally not worth it unless you are visiting for religious reasons. I was there in Jan. 30min to queue for tickets. 10min to walk around the mezzanine section we were allowed into. Would avoid this unless you are going for pray etc.
When I travelled to İstanbul about two months ago, I arrived at Sabiha Gökçen Airport and there's an option to take the Metro from the airport and then the Marmaray to get to the European Side, and I consider it much cheaper than the bus to Taksım.
Not much difference when you have to buy the Istanbulkart plus many might want to take this option especially when having heavy luggage or even kids with them. Havabus: 121 TL but it only goes to Taksim Square. Public transportation: Istanbulkart 70 TL+ 18 TL metro + 40 Marmaray + metro to Taksim 18 TL or tram to Sultanahmet 18 TL= 146 TL But I’d also opt for the public transportation when traveling light and in rush hours, the best option for sure.
I was a little over a week in Istanbul and paid so much money on visiting museums, and attractions. Food is ok, if you don't go to very expensive places, and I recommend staying in Old Town. But turism was extremely expensive, also the Bazars prices are way too expensive, you can ind everything you find there outside of the bazars. There you only experience the thrill of bargain :) I loved Istanbul bu beware of the expensive attractions !
I'm a foreigner living in Turkey for more than a year a half at this point. The economic struggle of this country has only gone up 10 fold and will continue to get worse. Prices of everything increase every week. For those coming to Turkey to visit, I strongly urge you to always ask about prices before you buy anything, as many times they won't bother having them written. Restaurants especially in/near touristic areas can absolutely price gouge you and in some cases add a "10% foreigner's tax" on your food bill. Look at menus with prices written. If it's not easy for tourists anymore, imagine how hard it has been on the locals.
B4 eat..Check the menu for the range price.. make sure the waiter can speak simple english or we can speak simple turkish word.. upon payment, make sure all price on the bills clear for each menu which has been served and eaten..and then pay. Be careful for some restaurant with no price tag
They also add services charge to tourists only! This isn't mentioned verbally or on the menus. What's ironic is they don't really provide a good service and then add that to the bill.
I was there in Jan. Topkapi palace is expensive but really worth it. lots to see. Hagia Sophia was really not worth it though. 25 euro for a 10min walk around the mezzanine area we had access to. Avoid it unless you are going to pray.
Mother of Jesus, why is so expensive to pay for all those places? Who would pay 25 euros to see Agia Sophia? It’s insane. Turkey is expensive, I th8nk is only cheap if you go for some places to eat food maybe local or whatever , to not mention that the tourist places they always try to rip you off
Well, plenty of people are paying for Hagia Sophia and instead of reducing visitors we have seen a huuuge line lately. Whoever wants to visit will pay for it, it all depends why you are visiting Istanbul, if is for history and to learn more about it, then is a place that one should visit for sure. If is just for the IG photo, then never mind :)
@@BeryIstanbulTips it's way too expensive to pay for a mosque z it should be free , but of course its a rip off. I rather go to the free and nicer one , don't know the name right now. Because if you pay for all those tourist attractions you end up paying so much its insane. Of course I go for history and culture , but I guess everyone knows their budget and what is worth paying for or not.
The cost of tourism has grown so much that Turkey is on par with London, Paris and New York. Turkish government is killing the tourism industry. Imagine a family of 3 people paying 3x$285 to see the attractions only. Adding hotel, transport, food and Airplane tickets you need to apply for a big loan from the bank to come to Turkey. There are many places in Europe that are cheaper to visit.
Londra paris ile aynı seviyeye gelebilir.istanbul için pahalılaşsa bile değer çünkü istanbul yaşayan bir miras ve bahsettiğiniz paris'ten ve londra'dan daha değerli bir şehir ve düşük bütçeli olmak zorunda değil.alternatifide olmayan bir şehir İstanbul.
Both Paris and London are cheaper. I've been in Paris exactly 1 year ago and in London 1,5 year ago. Now I'm in Istanbul and: - accommodation for tourist is on a level of Paris, little cheaper than in London - food is as expensive as in Paris, also in shops - all attractions are extremely expensive in comparison to Paris. Louvre cost 12 euro and it takes like 2 days to see it all. Full experience in Topkapi Palace cost 70 euro and it is max 4 hours. Basically in Istanbul you need budget around 300 euro per person only for attractions and another 30-50 euro per day for food (and we are talking about cheap places for localas. - everybody in Istanbul tries to scam you.
Its a big increase in prices from 2022, when i went there. Even adjusting with the inflation, it still is 50% more. Globally it seems like 2.5-3x for food and accomodation and 1.5-2x for transport and visiting places. I would've come back 100 times, but now i am having second thoughts.
In Istanbul as I write this and I can say that I havent even bothered to pay for these "attractions"...Read the real reviews of most of these places by sorting by lowest rating first. One thing they havent got right here is how to look after tourists and make them feel welcome and appreciated....they are happy to charge tourists 5x more than they charge locals and from reading the reviews and also my own experience they Turkish people that work in these tourist attractions have no interest or training in making the experience good one for the tourists.
Think that Louvre museum costs 22 euro and versailles 21 euro. Also, it seems that in Istanbul there are no family tickets. So multiplying everything by 4 ... it's insane.
Prices are insane and absolutely not reasonable in April 2024! Everything is the same price or more expensive than in Germany even. We're staying in Kadiköy (the 'budget, much more affordable' option) and you feel like everyone is trying to rob your money 😢
Do not forget that Istanbul is a metropolis with 20 million people. Millions of people go to some destinations and be sure that many Turkish citizens pay the same amount as you. It's expensive for you, but not for some Turks.
Im glad I visited Istanbul during covid times in october 2020 everything was soooooooo cheap ,I remember we paid 280€ for 7 nights in a quite decent hotel by sultanhamed square ,food was very cheap and tourist attractions ,we went to capadoccia in 2022 and we paid like 3 times what we paid in istanbul in 2020
because of these prices i had to cut off my list: -Dolmabahce Palace -Topkapi -Maidens Tower; Galata tower is under renovation right now, so it is not accessible. However, i strongly suggest you to visit: -Arter (3€) -Naval Museum (6€) -Archeological Musesum (10€)
I'm English and have been living in Turkey for 10 years. (Kocaeli) Very useful video, good job. One thing I would mention. Only buy the red Istanbul card, not the Istanbul city card. And yes, Turkey is now basically the same cost as countries like Spain and Bulgaria.
Holy moly! The entrance prices has increased so drastically since I last visited back in 2021. I paid like fraction of what the prices are now in 2024. They really upped their prices to milk the tourists. I hope rest of Turkey hasn't increased their prices like Istanbul. There's a lot more cities and places to visit across Turkey then Istanbul. In my experience Istanbul was at the bottom of the list of place I would visit again. Adaba, Izmir, Trabzon are way better than Istanbul and show more of the cultural side and heritage of the Turkish people.
I just recently been to Istanbul. First of all thank you for this channel for the useful tips. I only paid for Basilica Cistern's entrance. It's magical and I have seen nothing like that. I went to many mosque and bazaar with no entry. I took ferry instead of Boshphorus tour. If the entry fee is any less I woulda certainly visited more, especially the palaces. Tho this allowed me to spend more time to chill, enjoy the amzing food, drink, and some shopping. Things are cheaper compared to my recent stay in Dubai, and visit to other parts of Europe. Designer lables is also a lot cheaper (15%-20%+) than MENA, Asia, and the US.
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Just came back from a week in Istanbul .. accomodation is normal to cheap .. super markets are normal to cheap .. transportation cheap. Everything else .. is a huge tourist trap and really expensive. Food .. shops.. gift shops .. the bazaar.. sightseeing.. hammam .. coffee.. drinks.. street food
I was in Istanbul in 2021, and will be returning this autumn. Its crazy how much the prices have gone up. It was too cheap in 2021, but now, its too expensive in my opinion for the attractions. Paying to visit a mosque (Hagia Sophia) seems very wrong to me. No matter what religion we are, we should never have to pay to visit a place of worship.
Basilica Cistern was the only place i went that i paid entrance fee. Yes im Cheap 😂, i dont want to pay more just to see the palace boat cruise.. i cant sit by the port and watch. Im glad Hagia Sophia was free last Oct.
Individual prices are really high but keep in mind that tourists can buy muzekart to enter all these for around 105 euros. So it’s a bit affordable for someone who wants to visit many museums. Also there is a 165 euro option, that is valid for all Turkiye.
Hm, im quite shocked,.just booked my flight and hotel. I was in Istambul some 12 years ago, apart from beer it was reasonably prized back then. Didnt expect that the prices had gone that much up, especialy as the exchange rate is way better then back then
Thank you for a very informative video as always! I agree the entrance fee are extortionate , I am considering buying the Istanbul Epass do you think its worth it?
I am currently in istanbul, turkey is very expressive now, you need 2500 lira per day including normal hotel+food+ local traveling, perfumes and smoking vapes are very expressive, food in some areas are very expressive like faith, eminonu area, my recommendation is choose European side for hotel booking if you have low budget
The attractions fees to me are insane...glad that i did all the attractions on my last trip. But definitely will want to visit again in the future....but I'll skip the tourist sites and be a traveler instead.
Ditto. I saw everything last September/October and so glad I did. The prices are getting a bit ridiculous. My next trip to Istanbul will just be seeing more of the city and living more like a local.
@@teamr0ckit yep do live like local...i was there for 2 months back in jan-feb 2022. Live in a charming rustic area called Balat in istanbul. Gonna be my wishlish place to live much longer in few years time...hopefully.
I'd like to know more about the cost of a glass of wine or beer, cay or a meal at lokantasi please. The entrance fees to those major tourist attractions can be more easily checked but everyday essentials such as eating out etc would be more useful. Thanks.
Hi Bery, just came across your channel. Very informative and pleasant to watch. Would you say May is a good month to visit Istanbul? Maybe towards the end of May? What sort of temperatures would we expect? And is the old city a good place to make a base?
I went to Istanbul in mid January 2024. Have to say the prices varies. Prices are steep in tourist area but low further from it. If you at near Hagia Sophia area, you can have lunch and dinner at Fatih Belediyesi, walking distance from Hagia Sophia. Local prices.
Thank you very much was there for 10 months in 2021 to 2022 and suddenly things started doubling..it was wonderful though although some things were closed. I got reductions or free as had a years resident visa card... I stayed in hostels which expect have also risen..
As an Turkish Canadian and been in Istanbul last year Your information perfectly accurate and necessary to get to know specifically about the Istanbul card for every public transportation you need that card and load in it don’t forget it 😂😂 Transportation from airport or from places to airport is good info too and pretty cheap for long ride the havish or what they call it awesome to know about it stations
I arrived in Istanbul yesterday. Booked the trip 4 months ago. Yes I am also overwhelmed by the prices here. It is on par with the prices in Australia 😞
Welcome to the city of 20 million people. Millions of people a day want to go to popular destinations in Istanbul and have an experience, and unfortunately, only privileged people with money can have an experience.
There are still great places to eat for a reasonable price in Istanbul.But I am glad I did all the tourist attractions in previous trips. I think it is worth venturing outside of Sultanamet and Beyogu to get better prices and still amazing food and experience. Can"t wait to go back.
yeah, I came back yesterday and was surprised to see how expensive the food was. You have to spend at least 14-20USD per meal if you want to have a decent meal
March 19, 2024 Your videos have been an amazing help in planning our trip to Istanbul. Thank you. I want to bring to your attention hoping that you might know what to do with this situation: There is a dog who is injured. It has a huge wound at it's lower belly. It is hanging around Hagia Sophia on the concrete with people walking around it. Do you know some animal welfare organization that could help it? It tears my heart to see this poor dog. Perhaps the Vet-Bus mobile clinic can be contacted by locals who live around there? I understand that there is also the municipality that has the responsibility for the stray dogs and cats. I am seeing dogs that are not in good health or condition in Istanbul; sadly. :( This dog is a medium to large dog and is white with black ears and a splash of black pattern by it's neck area. It's looking at everyone for help but no one seems to notice it, sadly:( I'm praying that someone will read this comment and feel moved to do help this dog somehow. Thanks!🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈🐈 💔
Just came back from Istanbul yesterday. Yes, the prices for attractions are relatively high. But honestly, everything else is fairly cheap, bar some tourist traps. One place that is ridiculously expensive is IST airport. The food there is a shameless daylight robbery and I'm not sure how they allow that. It really puts shame on the whole Turkey.
Take pictures of the signs outside the restaurants where they post the prices of food plates. When you get the bill, compare to the prices on the picture. They’ll still try to screw you but at least you’ll be able to have a bargaining tool!
I visited Istanbul and a lot of other areas in Turkey (Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus) in 2015. By those standards, these prices seem sky high and almost irrational. I'm so glad I visited when I did, and worry what it means for the locals and the Afghans who had immigrated to Turkey.
All over tourist cities.But Istanbul on another level.House prices are the major reason behind these things.Cost of houses went x4 compared to 2021.Everything followed it.For example i was earning 700 euro in 2019 now i work for more than 2000 euro.But i feel poor.Purchasing power went down.
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These prices are super steep especially if you have a baby. Most likely I’d pay the 20-50USD for some and have to leave early because of a tired infant. Or the places are inaccessible.
Prices are crazy high for attraction... In most countries i visited, cultural places aren't that expensive. Depending where we are, food is also crazy expensive. I'm arrived today and i asked the price for a steak + fries, which would cost max 20€ in France and the guy tood me 1300 lyras... LOL. I think these restaurants were just scammy for tourists but here (and anywhere in the world in fact) when I don't see the price, i'm cautious because they can scam you (and of course you can find in Istanbul good local food at decent price). And Taxi seems big scammers from what I read a lot online, fortunately the other means of transport are great even if metro "doors" could've been more luggage friendly
these days, you must pay alot! everything for foreigners have tripled, entrance ticket for example for the underground water reservoir is 30$ and children above 6 years old pays the same price as adult, that is pretty absurd for a 15 minutes sightseeing place
Hi we are visiting istanbul on June, for 5 days. What are the best places to visit in 5 days and where should i go for cheap but quality designer bag shopping. Any store recommendation?Thank you
Is it really 1500 TL to enter Topkapi? It's insane, these are 77 levs. It's a museum, my God. I understand the gouvernment need money to maintain this giant palace, but these are a lot of money.
Once upon the time I loved to be in Türkei cause it was affordable for most of middle class tourist from Europe but now most of the times you pay dabble June 2024 and as expensive as Greece or Spain 🤭
Muzekart is not valid in all museums. It is only valid at Galata Tower (600 TL), Topkapı Palace (1500 TL), Maiden's Tower (550 TL), and a few other museums that are not frequently visited by tourists. Does not make a lot difference. You can see the museums here: muze.gov.tr/urun-detay?CatalogNo=WEB-MSP01-05-008
In fact, it is not so dependent on tourism anymore. Azerbaijan and Iraq became the only countries selling their gas and oil to Europe. In addition, it generates high amounts of income from high-tech defense industry and civilian industry products. Türkiye doesn't care much about tourism anymore, it's a mentality that those who can afford it should come.
I had to unsub to your channel - I am back though lol - not because I don't like it, but because I was unable to move to Istanbul last year as planned, and didn't want any 'triggers' 🤣 Looks like I might have another chance this September though - though not to Istanbul, but Ankara - which I know is no Istanbul according to others, but nethertheless the opportunity is better than previously . On a separate note: wow some of those prices - for the more popular sights - are quite high! Great video nevertheless!
Istanbul has completely lost it. People go to Istanbul because it's cheap and a great place - however, it is successfully. positioning itself to reduce its tourism - congratulations Istanbul!
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Turkey once was cheap place to visit with shopping and food but with recent experience i literally had to budget it out much carefully. No more shopping, only sightseeing and eating at cheaper restaurants.
I totally agree, it's very expensive. Specifically the prices at airport all are in Euros. And literally it's ripping off. This way the tourism will decline in Turkey gradually.
Just back from istanbul. It was as expensive as London. Alcohol was more expensive
They know exactly what people are visiting Istanbul for, so I am not surprised having to pay for it. However compared to other cities, the prices of sights in Istanbul are totally out of the way. A day in Euro disney is cheaper. I personally believe they would make more money if they made it a bit cheaper. These prices will only lead to people making choices and not visiting certain spots, moving around to other parts of the city where it is more affordable and spending less in overall. Thanks for giving us the insight.
Agree. I'm traveling in April and now I have to choose which places to leave out of my plans... I wanted to go to Topkapi but I find it way too expensive... Hagia Sophia as well but I've wanted to visit it my whole life, so I'll have to pay that one
@@Sebasmadri It's really worth to buy an Istanbul tourist e card for all major attractions and a plain card for public transportation. Saves A LOT of money.
Unfortunately the prices have gone up 5 folds since the past 2 years and with an inflation of 65%, the tourists are not saved from the price hikes. We have travelled to Turkey at least 7 times in the past 5 years since we live in Europe and we can already see a very big difference in the cost of everything. Some restaurants have "European prices" but the country is still amazing and people are very friendly, so I rather spend my money here than to stay on an island somewhere else. You pay for the ancient culture and outstanding landscapes and architectures.
Why should it be cheap? most countrees are also not cheap to visit.
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prices on 24 February, 2024: balik durum/ ekmek 85-120 lira midye dolma 150 TYL -15 stk., tantuni 120-300 TYL, haviz mustafa: tiramisu 195, mado salep 130 , salep on the street 50-100, Budo ferry :eminonu -mudnaya/ bursa 230 one way ticket, bosphorus tour to Anadolu Kavagi 120 round trip, iskender kebab sirkeci 320, türkisch caffe 70-80 TYL, kastanye 120 TYL 120 gram, cooked corn 30 TYL, exchange rate 1 euro = 33 TYL, everything has become 100% more expensive in two years, not only entrance tickets to the museum but also food. street food costs 5-8 euros, lunch 10-15 euros in a budget restaurant ,in lokantasi soup/appetizer, main course, dessert 10-15 euro....only public transport is still cheap.
I just came back from Turkiye last week
I can’t get anything for less then 100 lira except fridge magnets 😂
Even the cheapest Mercemek Chobasi soup cost 150-200 lira
Drinks like Narsuyu cost 200 lira for small cup .
In my currency 100 lira = 4.20$
So a cup of fresh Narsuyu cost me 8.40$
Which is almost the same in my country
😂
Anyway I still love Turkiye
Will come again , Insya Allah
The Turkish people I met are so kind. We took the local bus and trains . And many came to help us despite unable to understand my language they helped . Young and old what a wonderful people
The price for the Bosphorus tour to Anadolu Kavağı in August has doubled to 240 liras. However, a questionable special feature has come up with: foreigners pay 480 lira, even if they live in Istanbul like me and have a valid residence permit. I find this discriminatory and since then only use the normal ship connection with transfer in Sariyer, especially because I can then use the Istanbul-Card.
Istanbul has become incredibly expensive. At IST airport I had to pay around 12 Euro for a large beer. Insane! Service in hotels and restaurants is not interested in hospitality but much more in using the smartphone instead. Istanbul has changed a lot to the worse. Unfortunately…
Was in Istanbul last week for a few days. I think it was quite expensive for things like attractions, beers and cocktails, raki... Food was a little more cheaper for the quality, some more expensive than others but tasty. Baran Et Mangal was fantastic and very cheap for what we had.
I had a clean shave and ear flaming that was 300 Lira which I thoght was cheap.
A great city but with the inflation of the currency it feels like a lot of prices have gone up with it and I feel bad for the locals. As an example I think Lisbon and Bilbao was cheaper than Istanbul and with cheaper attractions
Also a tip, if you think Galata Tower is too expensive, there's a cafe near it with a roof terrace that gives very similar views for a fraction of the cost. It's usually quiet and you can buy a coffee or tea at the top for very similar views. It's called Galata Konak Cafe & Restaurant
Hi, thanks for those info. Do you maybe know taxi prices in Istanbul? Thank you
@@dunjajovanovic1873 There is no fixed taxi pricing in Istanbul. They work with the taximeter system. My advice to you is to call a taxi through the Uber app and make the payment as online.
@@dunjajovanovic1873 Dont take taxi, use public transport.
Do you know it it’s easy to pay with card around the city? Or do you have to exchange money to get buy?
@@dunjajovanovic1873 just got back from Istanbul… traffic is a nightmare in Istanbul so try to avoid as much as possible. Take their public train as it’s very affordable. You just need to buy a card to load money for usage.
Thanks for the update Bery. The tips you give from your videos are truly a game changer.
My pleasure!
Those entry fees are insane 🤯 Thank you for the video though
No problem!!
I agree. The 25 euros for hagia Sophia was totally not worth it unless you are visiting for religious reasons. I was there in Jan. 30min to queue for tickets. 10min to walk around the mezzanine section we were allowed into. Would avoid this unless you are going for pray etc.
Free entry at Hagia Sofia in the evening
And it tripled in a couple years
much more expensive than December 2022!!!
It's really worth to buy an Istanbul tourist e card for all major attractions and a plain card for public transportation. Saves A LOT of money.
how can i buy E card ? and from where im going to visit turkey soon
When I travelled to İstanbul about two months ago, I arrived at Sabiha Gökçen Airport and there's an option to take the Metro from the airport and then the Marmaray to get to the European Side, and I consider it much cheaper than the bus to Taksım.
Not much difference when you have to buy the Istanbulkart plus many might want to take this option especially when having heavy luggage or even kids with them.
Havabus: 121 TL but it only goes to Taksim Square.
Public transportation:
Istanbulkart 70 TL+ 18 TL metro + 40 Marmaray + metro to Taksim 18 TL or tram to Sultanahmet 18 TL= 146 TL
But I’d also opt for the public transportation when traveling light and in rush hours, the best option for sure.
@@BeryIstanbulTips Considering the price of Istanbul kart, you're right. Thanks for the vídeo, it's so helpful. I hope going back to Türkiye someday.
Thanks for the update Bery, super helpful 👌
I was a little over a week in Istanbul and paid so much money on visiting museums, and attractions.
Food is ok, if you don't go to very expensive places, and I recommend staying in Old Town.
But turism was extremely expensive, also the Bazars prices are way too expensive, you can ind everything you find there outside of the bazars. There you only experience the thrill of bargain :)
I loved Istanbul bu beware of the expensive attractions !
I'm a foreigner living in Turkey for more than a year a half at this point. The economic struggle of this country has only gone up 10 fold and will continue to get worse. Prices of everything increase every week. For those coming to Turkey to visit, I strongly urge you to always ask about prices before you buy anything, as many times they won't bother having them written. Restaurants especially in/near touristic areas can absolutely price gouge you and in some cases add a "10% foreigner's tax" on your food bill. Look at menus with prices written. If it's not easy for tourists anymore, imagine how hard it has been on the locals.
What did you mean ? %10 foreigners tax fee ?
@@istanbulportraityes they do, we were in the grand bazaar of istanbul and we payed about 60lira(~2dollars) for 3sandwiches and 3drinks)
(60lira of taxes) the whole amount was 1000TL(~34$)
I'm in the same boat as you, but here for ten years. Stay positive! Prices are finally starting to stabilise.
The ticket price hikes are unreal 😮!!!!!
B4 eat..Check the menu for the range price.. make sure the waiter can speak simple english or we can speak simple turkish word.. upon payment, make sure all price on the bills clear for each menu which has been served and eaten..and then pay. Be careful for some restaurant with no price tag
They also add services charge to tourists only! This isn't mentioned verbally or on the menus. What's ironic is they don't really provide a good service and then add that to the bill.
@@m-j5630that sounds shady and dishonest.
I was there in Jan. Topkapi palace is expensive but really worth it. lots to see. Hagia Sophia was really not worth it though. 25 euro for a 10min walk around the mezzanine area we had access to. Avoid it unless you are going to pray.
İstanbul is breathtakingly beautiful, magnificent city. It is expensive now but it is worth it..
just came back from Istanbul Turkey, will not be going back. THE PRICES ARE INSANE.
For everything or you just mean tourist attractions because I assume you can eat quiet cheap there.
Even eating is expensive now. Each meal we had was close to $50-$60 USD.
@@chamkila911holy shiiiit are you serious ? I am going this month and was under the impression it is super cheap… apparently not : /
How much will meals for 2 people cost for around 7 days if we’re staying in Taksim?
@@chamkila911 😱
Mother of Jesus, why is so expensive to pay for all those places? Who would pay 25 euros to see Agia Sophia? It’s insane. Turkey is expensive, I th8nk is only cheap if you go for some places to eat food maybe local or whatever , to not mention that the tourist places they always try to rip you off
Well, plenty of people are paying for Hagia Sophia and instead of reducing visitors we have seen a huuuge line lately. Whoever wants to visit will pay for it, it all depends why you are visiting Istanbul, if is for history and to learn more about it, then is a place that one should visit for sure. If is just for the IG photo, then never mind :)
@@BeryIstanbulTips it's way too expensive to pay for a mosque z it should be free , but of course its a rip off. I rather go to the free and nicer one , don't know the name right now. Because if you pay for all those tourist attractions you end up paying so much its insane. Of course I go for history and culture , but I guess everyone knows their budget and what is worth paying for or not.
You may do whatever you find suitable for you 😉
Salom new subbie! Shukran. We will be checking out more of your pins n videos because we hope inshallah to come visit later summer inshallah.
The cost of tourism has grown so much that Turkey is on par with London, Paris and New York.
Turkish government is killing the tourism industry. Imagine a family of 3 people paying 3x$285 to see the attractions only. Adding hotel, transport, food and Airplane tickets you need to apply for a big loan from the bank to come to Turkey.
There are many places in Europe that are cheaper to visit.
Londra paris ile aynı seviyeye gelebilir.istanbul için pahalılaşsa bile değer çünkü istanbul yaşayan bir miras ve bahsettiğiniz paris'ten ve londra'dan daha değerli bir şehir ve düşük bütçeli olmak zorunda değil.alternatifide olmayan bir şehir İstanbul.
very true
@@ElTurco_5403 How is Istanbul more valuable than London and Paris, especially London?
Both Paris and London are cheaper. I've been in Paris exactly 1 year ago and in London 1,5 year ago. Now I'm in Istanbul and:
- accommodation for tourist is on a level of Paris, little cheaper than in London
- food is as expensive as in Paris, also in shops
- all attractions are extremely expensive in comparison to Paris. Louvre cost 12 euro and it takes like 2 days to see it all. Full experience in Topkapi Palace cost 70 euro and it is max 4 hours. Basically in Istanbul you need budget around 300 euro per person only for attractions and another 30-50 euro per day for food (and we are talking about cheap places for localas.
- everybody in Istanbul tries to scam you.
Thank you Bery for you info which always help us to have a more detsiled idea about prices in Turkey. Museum fees are very expensive!!😂😢😮
Its a big increase in prices from 2022, when i went there. Even adjusting with the inflation, it still is 50% more. Globally it seems like 2.5-3x for food and accomodation and 1.5-2x for transport and visiting places. I would've come back 100 times, but now i am having second thoughts.
In Istanbul as I write this and I can say that I havent even bothered to pay for these "attractions"...Read the real reviews of most of these places by sorting by lowest rating first. One thing they havent got right here is how to look after tourists and make them feel welcome and appreciated....they are happy to charge tourists 5x more than they charge locals and from reading the reviews and also my own experience they Turkish people that work in these tourist attractions have no interest or training in making the experience good one for the tourists.
I was before three weeks and, I am Shocked!!😫 Istanbul is my favorite destination, but I am disappointed with the prices
Think that Louvre museum costs 22 euro and versailles 21 euro. Also, it seems that in Istanbul there are no family tickets. So multiplying everything by 4 ... it's insane.
You don't have to enter. Have fun with the Louvre Museum.
Exactly
Prices are insane and absolutely not reasonable in April 2024! Everything is the same price or more expensive than in Germany even. We're staying in Kadiköy (the 'budget, much more affordable' option) and you feel like everyone is trying to rob your money 😢
Do not forget that Istanbul is a metropolis with 20 million people. Millions of people go to some destinations and be sure that many Turkish citizens pay the same amount as you. It's expensive for you, but not for some Turks.
Im glad I visited Istanbul during covid times in october 2020 everything was soooooooo cheap ,I remember we paid 280€ for 7 nights in a quite decent hotel by sultanhamed square ,food was very cheap and tourist attractions ,we went to capadoccia in 2022 and we paid like 3 times what we paid in istanbul in 2020
because of these prices i had to cut off my list:
-Dolmabahce Palace
-Topkapi
-Maidens Tower;
Galata tower is under renovation right now, so it is not accessible. However, i strongly suggest you to visit:
-Arter (3€)
-Naval Museum (6€)
-Archeological Musesum (10€)
Crazy prices. Hope it doesn't affect tourism and harm even more the locals who needs to deal with inflation/rise cost of living.
Am I the only one who is wondering why you guys think are excessive? $28 dollars is not a lot 😂 that seems cheap to me
What a stunning country, been ding to visit turkey. Planning a trip! ❤
I'm English and have been living in Turkey for 10 years. (Kocaeli)
Very useful video, good job. One thing I would mention. Only buy the red Istanbul card, not the Istanbul city card.
And yes, Turkey is now basically the same cost as countries like Spain and Bulgaria.
Holy moly! The entrance prices has increased so drastically since I last visited back in 2021. I paid like fraction of what the prices are now in 2024. They really upped their prices to milk the tourists. I hope rest of Turkey hasn't increased their prices like Istanbul. There's a lot more cities and places to visit across Turkey then Istanbul. In my experience Istanbul was at the bottom of the list of place I would visit again.
Adaba, Izmir, Trabzon are way better than Istanbul and show more of the cultural side and heritage of the Turkish people.
I just recently been to Istanbul. First of all thank you for this channel for the useful tips.
I only paid for Basilica Cistern's entrance. It's magical and I have seen nothing like that.
I went to many mosque and bazaar with no entry. I took ferry instead of Boshphorus tour.
If the entry fee is any less I woulda certainly visited more, especially the palaces.
Tho this allowed me to spend more time to chill, enjoy the amzing food, drink, and some shopping. Things are cheaper compared to my recent stay in Dubai, and visit to other parts of Europe. Designer lables is also a lot cheaper (15%-20%+) than MENA, Asia, and the US.
Designer labels are probably fakes unless you went upmarket shopping
I’m stunned by the expensive admission prices for the sights, must be among the highest anywhere.
I've watched quite a few of your videos while preparing for my upcoming. They're more than good advertisement for your guiding business. Will definitely suggest your agency to my party :D
Top, we plan to go to Marmaris in sommer
Just came back from a week in Istanbul .. accomodation is normal to cheap .. super markets are normal to cheap .. transportation cheap. Everything else .. is a huge tourist trap and really expensive. Food .. shops.. gift shops .. the bazaar.. sightseeing.. hammam .. coffee.. drinks.. street food
Prices in Türkiye has gone up a lot!
i was in Istanbul in 2022 - these place like the Sophia was free to enter
Very very informative..thank you so much sharing
I was in Istanbul in 2021, and will be returning this autumn. Its crazy how much the prices have gone up. It was too cheap in 2021, but now, its too expensive in my opinion for the attractions. Paying to visit a mosque (Hagia Sophia) seems very wrong to me. No matter what religion we are, we should never have to pay to visit a place of worship.
main door opens 30 minutes before prayers. If you are going to pray, you can enter and pray for free 30 minutes in advance.
Basilica Cistern was the only place i went that i paid entrance fee. Yes im Cheap 😂, i dont want to pay more just to see the palace boat cruise.. i cant sit by the port and watch. Im glad Hagia Sophia was free last Oct.
Immersive translate will work out as a translator for any foreign language. It will help during foreign countries travel.
Individual prices are really high but keep in mind that tourists can buy muzekart to enter all these for around 105 euros. So it’s a bit affordable for someone who wants to visit many museums. Also there is a 165 euro option, that is valid for all Turkiye.
Hm, im quite shocked,.just booked my flight and hotel. I was in Istambul some 12 years ago, apart from beer it was reasonably prized back then. Didnt expect that the prices had gone that much up, especialy as the exchange rate is way better then back then
Thank you for a very informative video as always! I agree the entrance fee are extortionate , I am considering buying the Istanbul Epass do you think its worth it?
Practica very good❤❤❤
I am currently in istanbul, turkey is very expressive now, you need 2500 lira per day including normal hotel+food+ local traveling, perfumes and smoking vapes are very expressive, food in some areas are very expressive like faith, eminonu area, my recommendation is choose European side for hotel booking if you have low budget
The attractions fees to me are insane...glad that i did all the attractions on my last trip.
But definitely will want to visit again in the future....but I'll skip the tourist sites and be a traveler instead.
Ditto. I saw everything last September/October and so glad I did. The prices are getting a bit ridiculous. My next trip to Istanbul will just be seeing more of the city and living more like a local.
@@teamr0ckit yep do live like local...i was there for 2 months back in jan-feb 2022. Live in a charming rustic area called Balat in istanbul. Gonna be my wishlish place to live much longer in few years time...hopefully.
Thanks! So useful! I am going in 2025!
Glad it was helpful!
I'd like to know more about the cost of a glass of wine or beer, cay or a meal at lokantasi please. The entrance fees to those major tourist attractions can be more easily checked but everyday essentials such as eating out etc would be more useful. Thanks.
Check our food videos 🤷🏻♀️ we have tons of them with prices.
Everything cannot be mentioned in one single video
Small cay 44tl and a beer 80 tl yesterday
Why is there a difference in price for the cistern for day and night?
Hi Bery, just came across your channel. Very informative and pleasant to watch. Would you say May is a good month to visit Istanbul? Maybe towards the end of May? What sort of temperatures would we expect? And is the old city a good place to make a base?
I went to Istanbul in mid January 2024. Have to say the prices varies. Prices are steep in tourist area but low further from it.
If you at near Hagia Sophia area, you can have lunch and dinner at Fatih Belediyesi, walking distance from Hagia Sophia. Local prices.
Thank you very much was there for 10 months in 2021 to 2022 and suddenly things started doubling..it was wonderful though although some things were closed. I got reductions or free as had a years resident visa card... I stayed in hostels which expect have also risen..
Thanks for info.
Always welcome!
Very informative vlog😊
I spent about 1200-1300 lira on a 7 night holidays with family in 2016. They increased the prices 10 times now.
As an Turkish Canadian and been in Istanbul last year
Your information perfectly accurate and necessary to get to know specifically about the Istanbul card for every public transportation you need that card and load in it don’t forget it 😂😂
Transportation from airport or from places to airport is good info too and pretty cheap for long ride the havish or what they call it awesome to know about it stations
please can you make a new video about cost of living in turkey in 2024 after the rise of minimum wage ?
I arrived in Istanbul yesterday. Booked the trip 4 months ago. Yes I am also overwhelmed by the prices here. It is on par with the prices in Australia 😞
Welcome to the city of 20 million people. Millions of people a day want to go to popular destinations in Istanbul and have an experience, and unfortunately, only privileged people with money can have an experience.
There are still great places to eat for a reasonable price in Istanbul.But I am glad I did all the tourist attractions in previous trips. I think it is worth venturing outside of Sultanamet and Beyogu to get better prices and still amazing food and experience. Can"t wait to go back.
What currency do you use to buy food etc I'm visiting next year
Just returned, yesterday. For a dinner, budget at least £35 per person, 1 soft drinkk.Taxis charge fair, but ask high bakshish
yeah, I came back yesterday and was surprised to see how expensive the food was. You have to spend at least 14-20USD per meal if you want to have a decent meal
March 19, 2024
Your videos have been an amazing help in planning our trip to Istanbul. Thank you. I want to bring to your attention hoping that you might know what to do with this situation: There is a dog who is injured. It has a huge wound at it's lower belly. It is hanging around Hagia Sophia on the concrete with people walking around it. Do you know some animal welfare organization that could help it? It tears my heart to see this poor dog. Perhaps the Vet-Bus mobile clinic can be contacted by locals who live around there? I understand that there is also the municipality that has the responsibility for the stray dogs and cats. I am seeing dogs that are not in good health or condition in Istanbul; sadly. :( This dog is a medium to large dog and is white with black ears and a splash of black pattern by it's neck area. It's looking at everyone for help but no one seems to notice it, sadly:( I'm praying that someone will read this comment and feel moved to do help this dog somehow. Thanks!🐈⬛🐈⬛🐈🐈
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Just came back from Istanbul yesterday. Yes, the prices for attractions are relatively high. But honestly, everything else is fairly cheap, bar some tourist traps. One place that is ridiculously expensive is IST airport. The food there is a shameless daylight robbery and I'm not sure how they allow that. It really puts shame on the whole Turkey.
Great video as always. Thank you for sharing. I am coming to Istanbul next month :)
Hope you enjoy it!
Hey Bery, How is visiting Istanbul on the Eid holidays ? What places are open? Grand Bazaar?
I found Turkey quite cheap in comparison to other Mediterranean countries such as my homeland Greece, Italy, France and Spain.
Take pictures of the signs outside the restaurants where they post the prices of food plates. When you get the bill, compare to the prices on the picture. They’ll still try to screw you but at least you’ll be able to have a bargaining tool!
I visited Istanbul and a lot of other areas in Turkey (Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus) in 2015. By those standards, these prices seem sky high and almost irrational. I'm so glad I visited when I did, and worry what it means for the locals and the Afghans who had immigrated to Turkey.
Are these prices reflected all over Turkey, such as in the other popular tourist cities, or just in Istanbul?
All over tourist cities.But Istanbul on another level.House prices are the major reason behind these things.Cost of houses went x4 compared to 2021.Everything followed it.For example i was earning 700 euro in 2019 now i work for more than 2000 euro.But i feel poor.Purchasing power went down.
similar all across Europe. @@Z4r4kiKenpachi
Hi. I love your videos. They are interesting and informative. Do you conduct personal tours? Or do you perhaps have access to personal guided tours of Istanbul? Kindly let me know. I would like to visit Istanbul by the end of June inshallah.
Hello! Everything related to our tours can be done through our official website or by Whatsapp.
We have official guides in English.
Our team will help you with all the information about our private circuits and costs through the WhatsApp number that I share below, greetings!
www.remindertour.com
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Can you use Euros for cash payments ?
Can you give details about the istanbul pass??? Is it worth spending money on??
Those museum fees 😮
Is it more interesting to take the 5-day museum pass? What is its price in 2024 ?
So tickets mainly for Christian attractions
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Wow the rates are so high just to visit those historical places. Pass
Hello Bery! If I only want to go pray at Hagia Sophia mosque (since I’m a Muslim) do I still need to pay the entrance ? 🤨
Transportation cheep, accomodation normal. All others like Barcelona prices. Madrid is cheeper.
These prices are super steep especially if you have a baby. Most likely I’d pay the 20-50USD for some and have to leave early because of a tired infant. Or the places are inaccessible.
Prices are crazy high for attraction... In most countries i visited, cultural places aren't that expensive. Depending where we are, food is also crazy expensive. I'm arrived today and i asked the price for a steak + fries, which would cost max 20€ in France and the guy tood me 1300 lyras... LOL. I think these restaurants were just scammy for tourists but here (and anywhere in the world in fact) when I don't see the price, i'm cautious because they can scam you (and of course you can find in Istanbul good local food at decent price). And Taxi seems big scammers from what I read a lot online, fortunately the other means of transport are great even if metro "doors" could've been more luggage friendly
so If I go to Hagia sophia to pray AND Take pictures its alright no ?
Its fine you can take pics
Thanks god i have visited all these places before numerous times, these prices are just insane and not relatable at all...
Yes. I'm glad I got to see the sights when they were under $10 and restaurant prices were half
Excellent
these days, you must pay
alot! everything for foreigners have tripled, entrance ticket for example for the underground water reservoir is 30$ and children above 6 years old pays the same price as adult, that is pretty absurd for a 15 minutes sightseeing place
What local app to use to find good restaurants?
Any luck with the app?
Can we pay by card at Galata Tower?
Hi we are visiting istanbul on June, for 5 days. What are the best places to visit in 5 days and where should i go for cheap but quality designer bag shopping. Any store recommendation?Thank you
We are leaving today!! If y’all are going to be here this week!! Let me know if you want to link up?
Is it really 1500 TL to enter Topkapi? It's insane, these are 77 levs. It's a museum, my God. I understand the gouvernment need money to maintain this giant palace, but these are a lot of money.
I thought it’s cheaper destination but I made a blunder mistake it’s too expensive and I already regretting it 😢
I am visiting at the end of the month, how much should I take in cash for the 10 days? Is card payment widespread in Istanbul or is it a cash society?
Take atleast $1 million
How much did you pay for meals?
Once upon the time I loved to be in Türkei cause it was affordable for most of middle class tourist from Europe but now most of the times you pay dabble June 2024 and as expensive as Greece or Spain 🤭
Do you recommend the museum pass for Istanbul? At 2500 TL it seems like a good deal to access 10 museums?
Muzekart is not valid in all museums. It is only valid at Galata Tower (600 TL), Topkapı Palace (1500 TL), Maiden's Tower (550 TL), and a few other museums that are not frequently visited by tourists. Does not make a lot difference.
You can see the museums here:
muze.gov.tr/urun-detay?CatalogNo=WEB-MSP01-05-008
Get Turkey Museum Pass for 165 Euro if you are going to other places. Am I right @BeryIstanbulTips?
You are a real business woman, thank you for your guidelines! ℰ⋆‿⋆ℰ
Sorry to say that, but I think Turkey is shooting itself in the foot with these fees. Especially, since the country relies so much on tourism.
In fact, it is not so dependent on tourism anymore. Azerbaijan and Iraq became the only countries selling their gas and oil to Europe. In addition, it generates high amounts of income from high-tech defense industry and civilian industry products. Türkiye doesn't care much about tourism anymore, it's a mentality that those who can afford it should come.
@@istanbulportraitIraq? that is amerikkk oil. the money goes straight to Washington
I had to unsub to your channel - I am back though lol - not because I don't like it, but because I was unable to move to Istanbul last year as planned, and didn't want any 'triggers' 🤣
Looks like I might have another chance this September though - though not to Istanbul, but Ankara - which I know is no Istanbul according to others, but nethertheless the opportunity is better than previously .
On a separate note: wow some of those prices - for the more popular sights - are quite high! Great video nevertheless!
Oh, no!!
But I’m glad you’re back 🫶🫶
Turkish good 🇹🇷😍
Istanbul has completely lost it. People go to Istanbul because it's cheap and a great place - however, it is successfully. positioning itself to reduce its tourism - congratulations Istanbul!
Doesn’t seem that cheap frankly but that’s happening everywhere.