Overview
Istanbul E-pass is a fully digital sightseeing pass that covers over 80 top Istanbul Attractions. Choose your E-pass 2,3,5 or 7 days and enjoy the contactless entry with your mobile pass without paying at the gate of attractions.
Istanbul E-pass offers attractions in 4 different ways;
- Walk-in Attractions: Show E-pass ID and get in.
- Guided Tours: Meet with guide at the meeting point to join the tour.
- Reservation Required Tours: Make your reservation via the E-pass panel then get a confirmation email.
Why Travelers Choose Istanbul E-pass?
- Customer support line is available to assist via WhatsApp and chat lines during visits or planning visits.
- Istanbul E-pass is available instantly to use after purchase with access to 70+ Top Istanbul attractions.
- Listen to the history of museums with professional tour guides.
- Istanbul E-pass comes with a digital Istanbul guidebook of over 50 pages in 6 languages.
- Enjoy the skip-the-line at most of the attractions.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional Guidance in English for 7 top attractions.
Day Trip Tours to Bursa City & Mount Uludag and Sapanca Lake & Masukiye
Free Istanbul Guidebook in 6 different languages:English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, Croation
Passes are valid 2 years from the date of purchase
Instant digital Istanbul E-pass with access to over 80+ attractions, tours and activities
Discounted Roundtrip Private Airport Transfer from/to Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airports
Public Transportation
Pick up service except for Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and day trip attractions
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hagia Sophia Mosque entrance fee
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
Booking confirmation number of Viator will be your e-pass ID
Istanbul E-pass works in 3 ways;
Walk-in Attractions: Many of the attractions are walk-in. That means you don’ need to make a reservation or visit at a specific time. During open hours visit and show your pass (qr code) to the counter staff and get in.
Guided Tours: Some attractions in the pass are guided tours. You need to meet with guides at the meeting point at the meeting time. You can find the meeting times and point in each attraction's explanation. At meeting points, the guide will hold the Istanbul E-pass flag. Show your pass (QR code) to guide and get in.
Reservation Required: Some attractions must be reserved in advance like Dinner&Cruise on Bosphorus, Bursa Day Trip. You need to make your reservation from your pass account which is very easy to handle. The supplier will send you a confirmation and pick-up time to be ready for your pick-up. When you meet show your pass (QR code) to transferman. It is done. Enjoy...
What to expect
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Hagia Sophia Mosque
45 min
Istanbul E-pass includes Hagia Sophia Tour with English speaking Professional Guide.
Imagine a building standing in the same place for 1500 years — the number one temple for two religions. The headquarter of Orthodox Christendom and the first mosque in Istanbul. It was constructed within only 5 years. It is the biggest dome with 55.60 height and 31.87 diameters for 800 years in the world. Depictions of the religions side by side. Coronation place for the Roman Emperors. It was the meeting place of the Sultan and his people. That is the famous Hagia Sophia mosque of Istanbul . -
TopkapI Palace
1 hour 30 min
Istanbul E-pass includes Topkapi Palace Tour with English speaking Professional Guide. The location of the Palace is just behind the Hagia Sophia in the historical city center of Istanbul. The original use of the Palace was the house for the Sultan; today, the Palace is functioning as a museum. Important highlights in this Palace are; Harem, Treasury, kitchens, and many more.
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Basilica Cistern
25 min
Istanbul E-pass includes Basilica Cistern Tour with English speaking Professional Guide.
It is located in the heart of the historical city center. It is the giant Cistern in the historical city of Istanbul. The Cistern is hosting 336 columns. The function of this outstanding construction was to enable drinking water to Hagia Sophia. Great Palace of Palatium Magnum and fountains and baths located throughout the city. -
Dolmabahce Palace
1 hour 30 min
Istanbul E-pass includes Dolmabahce Palace Tour with English speaking Professional Guide.
It is one of the most impressive European style palaces in Istanbul, stands on the side of the Bosphorus straight . With 285 rooms, this Palace is one of the biggest in Turkey. Balyan family constructed the Palace between 1843-1856 within 13 years. After the opening of the Palace, Ottoman royal family started living there until the collapse of the Empire. After the royal family, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk , the Turkish Republic founder, lived here until he died in 1938. From then on, the Palace functions as a museum and hosts thousands of visitors during the year. It is named Dolmabahce Palast in german. -
Hagia Irene Museum
15 min
Istanbul E-pass includes Hagia Irene Museum Entrance. This is part of Topkapi Palace Guided tour. (can only be entered with our guide)
The Church of Hagia Irene(Divine Peace) is a Byzantine church, which is in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace. It was the first cathedral in Constantinapolis. Over the centuries, it was built 3 times. The church, as it currently stands, was built by Constantine V in the 8th century. It was an arsenal during the Ottoman Empire period. It became the very first Museum in Turkey in the 19th century. After extensive restorations in modern days, it was opened as the "Hagia Irine Museum." -
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)
25 min
Istanbul E-pass includes Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Tour with English speaking Professional Guide
Located at the Hippodrome, just across from the famous Blue Mosque. Ibrahim Pasa Palace was the grandest private residence ever built in the Ottoman Empire. It was a gift to Ibrahim Pasa, the Grand Vizier of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, after he married the Sultan's sister, Hatice. The Palace was in ruins by the 19th century but it was restored and opened to the public in 1983 as the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum. -
Grand Bazaar
45 min
Istanbul E-pass includes Grand Bazaar Tour with English speaking Professional Guide.
Imagine a market with more than 500 years of history, 64 streets, 22 gates, and more than 6.000 shops. Not only a shopping mall but also a manufacturing center. A place that you can lose yourself in history and mystery. That is the most significant and oldest market in the world—the famous Grand Bazaar of Istanbul. -
Blue Mosque
30 min
Istanbul E-pass includes Blue Mosque Tour with English speaking Professional Guide.
Located in the old city's heart, it is the most famous Mosque in Istanbul and Turkey. Known with the name Blue, the original name of the Mosque is Sultanahmet Mosque. The tiles design the Blue Mosque interior due to which is named a blue mosque. These tiles come from the most famous tile-producing city of Turkey, Iznik. -
Bosphorus Strait
3 hours
Istanbul E-pass includes Dinner&Cruise on Bosphorus with traditional Turkish Show, Hop on Hop Off Bosphorus Cruise and 90 minutes Bosphorus Cruise
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Madame Tussauds Istanbul
1 hour 15 min
Istanbul E-pass includes entry of Madame Tussauds Istanbul.
Would you be interested in taking selfies with world-famous artists or pop singers? If the answer is yes, Madame Tussauds wax museum in Istanbul would be the place to go. This Museum has wax models of world-famous people that you can see from really close. Located conveniently in the new city's heart, you can get public transportation to get to this fascinating Museum. What you would see inside is world-famous people and famous characters from the history of the Ottoman Empire and the Turkish Republic. -
Istanbul Sea Life Aquarium
1 hour 30 min
Istanbul E-pass includes entry to Sealife Aquarium Istanbul.
Get ready to see sharks, stingrays, octopuses, and rare species of sea turtles at an angle of 270 degrees. Istanbul Sea Life Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world, with an 83-meter, glass, underwater observation tunnel. In an area of 8 thousand square meters, it offers the opportunity to examine more than 15 thousand sea creatures of more than 500 species live in 5 million liters of water in 51 exhibition tanks. Perfect opportunity for families to visit and spend a day. An excellent way to see and learn sea life for kids. -
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
1 hour
Istanbul E-pass includes entry to Legoland Discovery Centre. Legoland gives families a unique experience with kids. If you want your kids to test their imagination by playing fun games, Legoland will be the best fit for you. With 5 different sections of the Lego games are separated according to the age group, there is also a laser gun game with a 4D cinema center. Also, there is a theme cafeteria and a gift shop to make the experience unforgettable.
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Whirling Dervishes Istanbul
1 hour
Istanbul E-pass includes one-hour Whirling Dervishes live performance located at historical Orient Express station. Whirling Dervishes are following a Sufi mystic tradition of the religion Islam. In the 12th century, one of the philosophers of the religion Islam opened the path of pure love tradition and led to the Mevlevi Sufi Order's creation. The name Mevlevi comes from the creator of the order Mevlana Jelaleddini Rumi. Once his book Rumi was even a top seller in the USA.
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6 hours
Istanbul E-pass includes day trip to City Bursa including Mount Uludag from Istanbul
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Museum Of Illusions Istanbul
1 hour
Istanbul E-pass includes entry to Museum of Illusions Istiklal and Museum of Illusions Anatolia.
This Museum is a place that brings joy to people of all ages. It is a beautiful place to take some photos for your Instagram feed, and You will have much pleasure in several rooms with many illusions. We shall suggest you pay a visit here for adventure and fun. -
Princes' Islands
1 hour
Istanbul E-pass includes roundtrip ferry ticket to Princes Islands
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Istanbul Sapphire
1 hour 15 min
Istanbul E-pass includes entry to Sapphire Observation Deck with 4D Skyride Helicopter Simulations experience.
Istanbul Sapphire is one of the tallest buildings in Europe and Turkey. The building is 260 meters in height. At the height of 231 meters, it has one of the highest observation decks in Istanbul. Observation Deck is located at the top of Sapphire shopping mall, where you can find famous brands and restaurants. We are sure that you have never looked at Istanbul from this point of view. From here, you can see Prince's islands, the Bosphorus, Asian and European sides of the city, bridges, even the Hagia Sophia Mosque. -
Sapanca Lake
6 hours
Istanbul E-pass includes day trip to Sapanca Lake and Masukiye from Istanbul
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Istanbul Archaeological Museum
30 hours
Istanbul E-pass includes Istanbul E-pass includes .Istanbul Archaeological Museum Tour with English speaking Professional Guide entrance.
The Istanbul Archeology Museums, Turkey's first museum, has over a million artifacts from civilizations that flourished across the country, from the Caucasus to Anatolia, Mesopotamia to Arabia. -
Gallipoli National Park
4 hours
Istanbul E-pass includes Discounted Gallipoli Day trip Tour.
Amongst the most notable engagements during the Great War I, the campaign in the Gallipoli shines due to its unconventionality. The Gallipoli campaign remains in history as a symbol of valiant warfare and respect between nations.Explore Gallipoli while learning about the history and impact of the World War I there. -
Troy (Truva)
4 hours
Istanbul E-pass includes Discounted Troy Tour Day Trip from Istanbul.
Troy is a famous city in history. It is located just southwest of the Dardanelles Strait and northwest of Kaz Mountains. The ancient city where the Trojan War took place, mentioned in the Iliad, written by Homer. -
Istanbul Akvaryum
1 hour 30 min
Istanbul E-pass includes Istanbul Aquarium entrance. Simply scan your qr code and get in.
We are in the world's largest thematic Aquarium! Istanbul Aquarium is located in the Florya region.
In the prior few years, shopping malls have opened all over the city. On this occasion, the shopping mall culture began to form. Shopping alone is no longer adequate for visitors. Now visitors want to be part of an event and movement. For this reason, shopping malls make agreements with parks, restaurants, and event companies. -
Beylerbeyi Palace
1 hour
It is walk in attraction. Simply scan your QR code(QR code can be found in the customer panel)
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Balat Oyuncak Muzesi
45 min
It is walk-in attraction. Simply show your E-pass ID and get in.
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Panorama 1453 History Museum
45 min
It is walk in attraction. Simply scan your QR code(QR code can be found in the customer panel)
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Istanbul Robot Muzesi
45 min
It is walk-in attraction. Simply show your E-pass ID and get in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line
Can I cancel Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 days.
What's included?
- Professional Guidance in English for 7 top attractions.
- Day Trip Tours to Bursa City & Mount Uludag and Sapanca Lake & Masukiye
- Free Istanbul Guidebook in 6 different languages:English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, Croation
- Passes are valid 2 years from the date of purchase
- Instant digital Istanbul E-pass with access to over 80+ attractions, tours and activities
- Discounted Roundtrip Private Airport Transfer from/to Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airports
What's not included?
- Public Transportation
- Pick up service except for Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and day trip attractions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hagia Sophia Mosque entrance fee
Which places does it visit?
It visits Hagia Sophia Mosque, TopkapI Palace, Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Irene Museum, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi), Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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