ISTANBULKART | Essential Things to Know (NEW 2024 Update)
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- ISTANBULKART | Essential Things to Know (NEW 2023 Update)
One of the easiest ways to move within Istanbul is by public transportation and for that, a special card must be purchased. In this video we share with you the new rules for the Istanbulkart and Istanbul City Card for tourists.
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Bery need to give you a big thanks! I just got back from an amazing trip to Istanbul. I used Tips from many of your videos for food, sites and getting around. I'm glad you give this tutorial because the transit card is a must. A note in addition to your comment about people reselling cards by the vending machines. I was also wary of these kinds of questionable people, but the machines by the T1 tram have high school student volunteers to help you use the machine and select what card you want. They wear t shirt or vests to note they are volunteers and only help you use the machine don't directly sell you anything. We saw them around many tourist sites in the old city, but also by the tram. They were very helpful and a pleasure to talk to them when looking for a little help
I think I saw them too. Are they the ones wearing blue T-shirts?
I’m in Istanbul now and honestly it seems like a pretty subpar system.
Not being able to use credit/debit card to top up the Istanbulkart, that it expires after 500 lira and that only Turkish nationals & permanent residents are able to use the app seems like a completely missed and obvious opportunity as well as not making things as seamless for tourists as it should be.
Having that said this is a good video explaining this shambles of a system.
I need to buy other Istanbulkart after 500 lira top-up?
@@cristeaadrian9682 Unfortunately YES.
@@cristeaadrian9682yup
The city officials are probably in league with the scammers.
Thanks for the updates. I'm planning a trip next year on April. This video is much appreciated. I'm also using most of your videos as guidance to make my itinerary.
I have a bunch of family and friends visiting istanbul over the next few months and asked me to write up a small guide for them - I will ask them to watch your video concerning the Istanbulkart. Thank you for the timely upload, makes my work alot easier!
Thank you for all the tips!!! ❤
Thank you!! Your videos have helped me to be ready for my arrival next week!!
Thanks so much for the video! I'm going on holiday to Istanbul in 2 weeks and by far this is the most thorough and in-depth explanation of how the Istanbulkart system works. All the info that I've been looking for regarding the Istanbulkart are neatly summarized in this video.
I am going to istanbul after 3 days, your video is very helpful. thank a lot from the bottom of my heart
Super helpful- thank you 🙏🏻
Probably the most helpful person on all of TH-cam. Love your videos, thank you!
Glad you think so! ❤️❤️❤️
Greetings from Cape Town. Many thanx for the update. Hope to visit Turkey soon.
Thank you for the detailed description / comparison.
Thanks Bery 👏👏👏
We are looking to go in October … a family of 14 so this info is a blessing
Thank You for your good Job - Important Note: Always Check, that topped Amount is also on your Card, before leaving that Maschine...
Thanks a lot for these very useful tips to visit Instanbul. They are really important and thanks to them I feel ready to visit Turkey. Thank you very much
Thank you Bery this video was very helpful. I was in Istanbul last week. It was my first trip and I enjoyed my trip very much. Istanbul is a beautiful place to visit and the food is awesome.
Thanks so much! Great information!
Merhaba Bery! Thank you so much for your tips regarding the new changes with the Istanbul card. I am currently on a long break in Turkiye solo travelling. I'm in Istanbul atm, been here 9 days. Will be travelling on to Bursa after this, Bilecik after then and then Konya. May have a short relaxing stay in Antalya too. I would like to thank u for your efforts in making your videos. They're brilliant, precise clear information that you can easily follow. Your a true gem bless you. I've not had to catch a single taxi so far, and I intend not to! Staying in Fatih area neard Kadriga Park but I've been all over, catching all kinds of transport thanks to you. Visited Eyup Sultan and had the famous Guveç, went to Ortakoy and saw the beautiful mosque there and of course I couldnt resist a Kumpir! I've been using the ferries to go Kadikoy and Uskudar. Saw the stunning Çamlica mosque which was an awesome experience! Sorry for the long message, I've never messaged before to thank you yet I've watched so many of your helpful videos. Only felt right to message you knowing I'm in this same magical city! Stay blessed Bery and keep doing your thing!
Great video as always 👍🏻
Hi, Bery! Thanks a lot for your tips! It's always a pleasure to watch the vids of your Istanbul tips! Good job! Keep on going!
Glad you like them!🙏🎉
Thank you so very much Berry❤. This was a much needed video. Many rhanks
Thank you! Brilliantly explained. :)
Hola! Gracias por la info, yo tengo una Istanbulkart que compré en diciembre del año pasado, esa ya no me funcionará entonces? Voy a estar en Estambul el proximo mes.
Appreciate the update.
Bery thanks for your help. I was staying in Bekitas and the machines by the ferry pier is where I bought the card. The card was great for going from the European to Asian side. Your tips are amazing.
You make pretty good videos. I congratulate you
Thanks Bery for your informations 👍🏻🥰 It’s a great helpful to me as I will be visiting Istanbul on this October. 🇹🇷❤
Thank you for these updates ❤❤. Making the trip planning easy for me.
You are so welcome!
Lovely , awesome and thanks for your tips as always ❤❤❤
Very expressive video so thanks to you 😊
Your videos are very helpful for foriegners who are planning to visit Turkeye
We are lucky.. We found u and ur videos... Beautiful and clear videos.... Thank you dear
Thank you so much Bery❤
You are so welcome!
When you scan the card is there typically a screen at the metro, tram, etc… that reads the remaining balance?
Bery thanks a lot for all these precise and helpful information. I have just a couple of questions. I wanna ask if it's possible to buy the Istanbul City Card also at the airport (SAW) and what is the price now (21 september 2023), if it changed respect to the video. Thanks for the help guys!
This is the most detailed review on youtube, thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
This video was fantastic . I love all the detail. Thank you so very much
You are so welcome!
Thanks berry for the tips
Thank you, clear explained
Thanks for sharing the information about the updates to the card and options avavilable.
I would recommend ignoring anyone by the transit card machine giving advice. From my experience, one volunteer by the Hagia Sofia said get the Istanbulkart instead of the 10 pass card as it was a better deal. I showed him my Istanbulkart. He then said the same thing to the guy next to me and the customer bought the Istanbulkart from the machine. The volunteer then repeatedly harassed that customer that he should get at least 1 Euro for his advice. My advice is don't talk to anyone standing next to the machine. You might think of getting advice from the Polis if an officer is there, but most of them say they don't speak English anyway so it's futile.
Hi! Sorry for the scammers. But Turkish people love to help, feel free to ask anyone... If someone ask for a tip, just ignore them ❤ As an Istanbuler, i have helped a lot of tourists in many way never heard of tipping 😂
I been to many countries that harrass scammers. Istanbul was the least i ever been attempted to be scammed. They are not pushy or demanding. If you dont want something say no once they dont bother you. Giving someone 1 euro isnt a scam. He helped you out because even i got confused using the screen to buy a card
@@M-AYhello, im planning to visit turkey on new years can you give me your email so i can have some support and suggestions by you, thank you.
@@M-AYhey I want to visit turkey can you please guide me ?
How would you know that the limit of one Istanbul card sold to tourists is 500 TL, and you would waste your time without knowing whats wrong and how come you cant top it up. I had to buy 2 in 10 days because of this new rip off.
I lost my old Istanbulkart bought 8 years ago.
Your videos are super helpful. All the information you provide has really helped me with planning our trip to Turkey.
Happy to help!🙏
Hello Bery Thanks for the video and updates Related to Istanbul Card I visited Istanbul in 2021 I still have the Istanbul card from that visit If I used it currently is it still working or has it been cancelled ?
Hi Bery, thanks for all your informative videos. Your channel has certainly been my main source of info in planning my upcoming trip to Istanbul. I was wondering if it is recommended to drink tap water in Istanbul or do people usually buy water bottles? Also, are there some water fountains in the city to refill reusable water bottles? Thanks a lot ☺️
Hello Marie,
We do not drink tap water here in Istanbul water from the fountains are same as tap water. I suggest buying water bottles which is what most Turks do.
Thank you, much appreciated ☺️
Thank you for sharing and posting, very useful information.
My pleasure!
Hi Bery,
Thank you so much for the valuables info, I've just a question: Is it possible to use the city card in the Havaist Bus - Sabiha Gokcen Havaist Shuttles ?
Thanks Bery, a very usefulness tips
Very practical information, thank you!
This was really informative. I am traveling to Istanbul with my friends next week and this video is really going to be helpful while making a choice of which card to get. Thank you
Glad it was helpful and welcome to 🇹🇷!!
You are right Berry! The new card is too expensive. I would never use public transport that much. Its much better to just top the old istanbul card...
Very Informative video ! thank you sooo much!!!!
You are so welcome!
Bery. Thank you very much. Very useful information.
In Kabatas Tram station you can find this City istanbul card. But we did not took it. Only Istanbulkard is top. We bought 2 of them, because we used them 11 days every day for different local transportation last month. It is not complicated, it is just simple. 🔝🇹🇷
Hola Berit. Conviene comprar como local las tarjetas? Por precios y beneficios? puedo usar una sola para 2 personas? Ya q estaremos un mes en Turquia
Thank you very much Bery. Really clear
Thank you very much. Such clear explanations.
Amazing, thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much for sharing this very helpful information 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Hello! Great video! I have a layover in Turkey for 2 days. I'll be visiting with my wife on our way back from the UK. What card do you advise me to buy for these two days for myself and my wife. I do have an old Istanbul Card from 2019, not sure if that would still be functional.
Thanks a bunch….. will travel to istanbul on november … your video helps a lot
Thanks for video!
Thank uuuuu 😊
Thank you for this information. These are insights that locals know and are golden for tourists. 👍
Thank you ❤
I'm planning to go there. Your video is helpful!
Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Cool. I’m coming next week to spend New Year’s Eve. Any tips welcome. Thanks 🙏🏼🫡
Fountain of valuable information, thank you love
you're the best, thanks for sharing. gracias
This was very helpful and informational to the tiniest detail! Thank you for the video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi there. Loved the video, thanks, Just wondering how you use the Istanbulkart for a family of 4? Do you tap it 4 times on the tram/ferry/bus etc?
many thanks, dear
Have fun!
What a detailed guide! As someone who has been living in Istanbul his whole life, I can say I learned many things about the card I’ve bern using everyday for the last 15 years :D
Yaaaaa! Thank you for your kind words! Every day we learn new things ❤️
Really good explaination, appreaciate to have you
Thank you Bery. Seems not at all straightforward compared to other city travel cards, but you've provided very useful information...and that reluctant machine tho! 😄
Can you use the Istanbul Kart to pay for the Bosphorus ferry?
Super! Thank you so much!
It seems the Istanbul City Card is mainly for purchase online and getting it couriered to your hotel is included in the price - probably why it’s so ridiculously expensive! I’ll just get an Istanbulkart when I am there in October that’s for sure!
hey @berry. Thanks alot for sharing this new changes. Istanbul City Card I have to purchase for the kids as well age above 4 year?
Hi! Children under 6yo do not pay for transportation 🎉🎉
Thanks for the update...I would like to visit there soon coming from uk.
you are always resourceful. ❤️ 💖 💛 💓
I am thinking of going to Istanbul Sep 2023 and doing a Bosphorous Cruise. Do i need to have an Instanbulkart in order to purchase a ticket? If I just want to do rountrip from Eminonu Port to Kadikoy ?? and then back to Eminonu Port do I purchase 2 tickets? (One going and one coming back)? Do I purchase online or do I go to the ticket office by Galata bridge?
Wow, is the one day card valid for the calendar day or 24 hours from time of purchase ?
Thank you for the very informative video. However I have one question… How long is the ‘red’ card valid? How long till the money on the card expires?
Very informative video. Thank you
Is there any other card you would recommend for Erasmus students being in Istanbul for 6 months? Or just with the Istanbulkart?
Hey Bery! First off, thank you so much for the tips you give out, they have been so useful to me in these last few years coming to Istanbul! I have a question: I bought the istanbulkart last year in June and used it again in January 2023. I am coming again in September but I was wondering, with these new rules will my istanbulkart still be valid or do I need a new one? Thank you so much!
Hello, I'm glad to hear that they were helpful. It should still work. Only the cards that remain unused for three years will be canceled.
Hi, do you know if the Istanbulkart, which i bought at my trip in 2021 (blue anonymus Istanbulkart) is still valid? Or have i to buy the new red anonymus card?
Last year I bought the anonymous Istanbul kart (the red one) and I am planning to visit Istanbul next year, my question will I be able to use the same kart or should i need to buy another one? Or, do I need to activate before using it. If yes, how to proceed?
Thank you in advance.
Hi , thanks for your videos. Plz let me know is any esim available in isatnbul airport like turkcell , vodafone or any other to use my iphone 14 max
Very informative 😊
Hi Berry, we were thinking about riding the T-1 from Sultanahmet to our cruise ship in Galataport but after seeing how big the port area is, we are concerned with having to do a lot of walking lugging our suitcases around. What do you think? Thanks
Hi Miguel! The area is big but there’s no other way around :)
Thanks again
This was a lifesaver information thank you! We are traveling tomorrow from central europe. Quite nervous...😅
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trip 🇹🇷✈️
well described. trying to get more info for my travel to Istanbul. Hafiz from Canada
Thank you so much for the update
You’re welcome, Ana! Now you know these new rules for your upcoming trip 🎉🎉
Hi Bery, very informative video
I’m here in Sultanhemet nd bought red Istanbul kart, I think I’ve topped up upto 300TL so only 200 left as it’s my last day, I’m staying here with my family 4 people
also can I travel on vezneciler with this and do the prices different as now we paying 15TL for a single trip
Thank you for ur information
Any time!
Your videos are the best. Will be visiting Istanbul in September Inshallah
Have fun!