While travelling all across the world, It is essential to make some procedures easier and effortless. Especially during the 1st or 2nd day, when visiting museums, buying another ticket, waiting for the lines and losing money more than it should. The museum passes are showing as saviors at that very certain moment and actually saving lifes Istanbul.
In 2023, Museum passes are 1750 Turkish Lira per person (currently 91.25 $ or 84 € *It might change). You have to know which Museum Pass suits you most. Otherwise you might have to end up buying another ticket for some place else. That’s why I have done my homework as @atourguideinconstantinople and saving you from this trouble.
Every museum pass has different pros and cons. So let’s find out what you need.
What Is The Museum Pass And Where To Use
The Museum Pass is the Golden Ticket of Willy Wonka which allows you to get in several attractions without waiting in any queue and saving you buying tickets every time when you want to enter some museum.
There are still 13 Museums you can possibly visit on your Museum Pass. If you have purchased only the tickets you have no other option except purchasing the tickets of the future visits.
Here’s the total list of the museums that Museum Pass cover for 5 days:
Topkapi Palace (including Harem + Hagia Irene), Istanbul Archeology Museum, Great Palace Mosaics Museum, Museum Of Turkish And Islamic Arts, Museum Of The Hıstory Of Science And Technology In Islam, Turbes Museum, Galata Tower, Galata Dervish Lodge, Adam Mickiewicz Museum and Rumeli Fortress Museum.
How Much Does It Cost And What Are The Options
If your journey in Türkiye will continue more than Istanbul, you have several options to cover them all. Here’s the selection of the Museum Passes:
- Museum Pass Istanbul. 1750 Turkish Lira per person (currently 91.25 $ or 84 € *It might change) per person.
- Museum Pass Cappadocia. 1000 Turkish Lira (52,14 $ or 47,97 €) per person.
- Museum Pass The Mediterranean. 1700 Turkish Lira (88,64 $ or 81,54 €) per person.
- Museum Pass The Aegean. 1700 Turkish Lira (88,64 $ or 81,54 €) per person.
Where Can I Buy Museum Pass In Istanbul
Actually, If you are not a physical card fan, you can get your Museum Pass to your phone.
The ways where you can buy a Museum Pass:
- At The Site. You can buy your Museum Pass from all the Museums that I shared earlier. All you have to do is get Museum Pass Offices, make the payment (Cash or Credit Card) and there you go. But sometimes, especially in season, the offices can be out of cards. It’s more likely than you can expect such places like Galata Tower, Topkapi Palace etc.
You can find the sale spots from here (Istanbul).
- Online. It is the easiest option. Completing your order and they’re sending your confirmation along with your mobile pass (it’s a QR Code).
Here’s where you can choose and buy.
Is It Worth To Buy Museum Pass
In everything there are Pros and Cons.
- The Pros:
Fair Pricing
Not waiting in the ticket lines
Flexibilty
- The Cons
Expensive
Audio Guide is extra
It does not saving you from security or ticket check
It’s hard to visit all museum in 5 days
Some museums are under restoration (closed)
No Tour Guide (it’s a big miss, you will always need someone to ask)
Do You Need Tour Guide?
As a tour guide, sharing fascinating anecdotes and insider tips, taking my guests on a journey beyond the surface-level attractions and most importantly while having fun, I keep them accompanied along the way. With my guidance, you can discover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path destinations that you may have otherwise missed.
I have always cared for the needs of my guests. Therefore it’s my duty to defend your interests. Being actively on the field for many years brought me above the certain level of knowledge. I have already faced and dealt with the issues you can possibly come across with. I also did absorb the history of the sites to create and prove my difference. The travellers who trusted me, received my full support and hospitality. In addition to setting their goals in the city where I was born, I did also shed light to show the ways of managing their time in the most efficient ways. Use my experience in order to feel confident as if it’s your own city!
All you have to do is texting these words;
“I need a tour guide”
Oğulcan ÖZDİL, Founder & Professional Tour Guide
