Istanbul Guide by Civitatis vs TriPass

This Istanbul guide is completely free and has been created by the Civitatis team, the leading company in the sale of guided tours, excursions, and free tours in English all over the world. So you can guess what you'll find there: all the tourist information you need to make the most of your trip to Istanbul, with a perfect combination of cultural, sightseeing, and entertainment options. You'll also find in this Istanbul guide practical information that will help you organize your trip to Istanbul, as well as tips and advice to make the most of your time in Istanbul. What to see in Istanbul? Where to eat, where to sleep? What are the places you really have to visit? Any tips to save money? Our Istanbul guide will answer all these and more. The most interesting sections of this free guide to Istanbul are: • General information: Learn how to plan your trip to Istanbul and find out what is the necessary documentation to visit it, what is the weather like at the time you're traveling, or what are the opening hours of its stores. • What to see: Discover the main attractions in Istanbul, as well as practical information on how to visit these tourist spots, how to get there, opening hours, closing days, prices, etc. • Where to eat: Learn more about the most traditional dishes in Turkey and the best places to sample them in Istanbul. And why not do it for the best price? We tell you the best places to eat on a budget in Istanbul. • Where to stay: Are you looking for a quiet neighborhood to rest or a lively one to party until dawn? Our free travel guide will let you know in which area you should look for your accommodation in Istanbul. • Transport: Find out how to get around Istanbul and which are the best ways to move around depending on your budget or your time. • Shopping: Get the perfect souvenirs and save time and money by knowing in advance which are the best areas to go shopping in Istanbul. • Map: The most comprehensive map of Istanbul, where you can see all the must-see sights, where to eat, the best area to book your hotel, or the neighborhood with the greatest and liveliest atmosphere in Istanbul. • Activities: With our Istanbul guide, you can also book the best Civitatis activities for your trip. Guided tours, excursions, tickets, free tours... Everything to fill your trip! We know that when you're traveling, there's no time to waste. And even more, when there are so many things to do in Istanbul. That's why, with this free travel guide, we want to help you fill your trip to Istanbul. Have a blast and enjoy your vacation! P.S. The information and tips in this guide were written by and for travelers and were collected on January 2023. If you find any inaccuracies or find something you think we should change, please contact us (https://www.civitatis.com/en/contact/).

HOW IT WORKS TriPass Standard & Premium • Select the type of your pass that suits you best (Standard, Premium and Build Your Own) Children under 5 do not require a Pass because it will be cheaper for you to pay the individual admission fees for them at each site than to buy a Pass. • TriPass Standard is valid for 3 days, Premium is valid for 5 days. • Purchase your TriPass online and your digital pass will be ready to use immediately. We accept VISA and MasterCard. • To use TriPass, download TriPass Istanbul app or go to mobil website (www.tripass.com.tr) and log in with your order number or e-mail address. • Your pass will be activated after your first use at an attraction and it will automatically expire at the end of your chosen duration. • TriPass Standard & Premium gives you only once free entrance per museum, attraction or sightseeing tour. (Discounts may be used more than once) • Always check the opening hours of museums and attractions, especially on national & public holidays and during low season. • To use your TriPass Card, always be ready to show it to the staff at the kiosk or the entrance of the museum or attraction. • Please note that TriPass and Public Transportation card is non-refundable in case you lose or do not use it. Build Your Own Pass • With BYO Pass, you can select the attractions and services in advance and visit them over 60 days. • Purchase your BYO Pass online and it will be ready to use immediately. We accept VISA and MasterCards. • To use BYO Pass, download TriPass Istanbul app for Android or iPhone and log in with your order number or e-mail address. • Your BYO Pass will be activated after the purchase and expire in 60 days. • Always check the opening hours of museums and attractions, especially around national public holidays and during low season. • Always be ready to show the QR code to the staff at the kiosk, or at the entrance to the museum or attraction. • Our Risk Free Guarantee gives you 30 days from your purchase date to return any non-activated passes for a full refund. TriPass Lite • Subscribe to TriPass Lite and get it for free. • To use TriPass Lite, download TriPass Istanbul app for Android or iPhone and log in with your order number or e-mail address. • Show your discount/promotion code (Find it in “Use Your TriPass” in the app) to the cashier to get your discount/promotion for the selected spot. • You can use the discounts/promotions simultaneously for others in the family. • Discounts can be used more than once and for more than one person. • TriPass Lite discounts are valid for both cash and credit or debit card payments.