Istanbul E-pass: Access Over 100 Top Attractions with Skip-the-Line Entry
by Istanbul E pass
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The Istanbul E-pass is a digital sightseeing pass granting entry to more than 100 popular attractions, tours, and activities across Istanbul for 2, 3, 5, or 7 days. After purchase, the pass is available instantly on your mobile device, allowing contactless entry without paying at the gate. You can enter walk-in attractions by showing your E-pass ID, join guided tours by meeting the guide at the designated location, or book reservation-required tours through the E-pass panel and receive confirmation by email. The pass includes professional English-speaking guides for key sites such as Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace. It covers admission fees for these and many other locations. You can also join day trips to Bursa City with Mount Uludag and to Sapanca Lake with Masukiye. The pass grants entry to a Whirling Dervishes live show, and offers a free Istanbul guidebook available in six languages: English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, and Croatian. Among the options is a Bosphorus Cruise with daytime or sunset departures, including choices of Dinner, Turkish Breakfast, or Late Lunch onboard. Discounted roundtrip private airport transfers are available for Istanbul and Sabiha Gokcen Airports. A customer support line via WhatsApp and chat is accessible during planning and visits. The duration of the pass ranges from 48 to 168 hours, depending on the option selected, giving flexibility to visit multiple attractions at your own pace.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The pass includes a guided tour of Hagia Sophia with an English-speaking professional guide. The building has stood for 1500 years and has served as a major place of worship for two religions. Constructed in five years, it features a dome 55.60 meters high and 31.87 meters in diameter, which was the largest dome in the world for 800 years. The site served as the coronation place for Roman Emperors and was where the Sultan met his people.
45 min
TopkapI Palace
The pass covers a guided tour of Topkapi Palace with an English-speaking professional guide. Located behind Hagia Sophia in Istanbul's historic center, the palace was originally a residence for Ottoman sultans and now functions as a museum. Key areas include the Harem, Treasury, kitchens, and other significant sections.
90 min
Basilica Cistern
This tour includes the Basilica Cistern with an English-speaking professional guide. Situated in the heart of Istanbul's historic city center, the cistern holds 336 columns and was built to supply drinking water to Hagia Sophia. It also served the Great Palace and various city fountains and baths.
25 min
Dolmabahce Palace
Entry to Dolmabahce Palace is included with the pass. This European-style palace on the Bosphorus has 285 rooms and was built between 1843 and 1856 by the Balyan family within 13 years. The Ottoman royal family lived here until the empire's collapse, and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk resided here until 1938. It now functions as a museum.
90 min
Whirling Dervishes Istanbul
The pass grants access to a one-hour live performance of the Whirling Dervishes at the historic Orient Express station. The tradition originates from the 12th century with the Mevlevi Sufi Order founded by Mevlana Jelaleddini Rumi.
60 min
Hagia Irene Museum
Included as part of the Topkapi Palace guided tour, this museum can only be entered with the guide. Hagia Irene is a Byzantine church in the palace's first courtyard, originally built in the 8th century by Constantine V. It served as an arsenal during the Ottoman period and became Turkey's first museum in the 19th century after restoration.
15 min
Day Trip to Bursa City and Mount Uludag
The pass includes a full-day trip from Istanbul to Bursa City and Mount Uludag, lasting approximately six hours.
360 min
Museum Of Illusions Istanbul
Entry to the Museum of Illusions Istiklal and Anatolia locations is included. This museum offers rooms with optical illusions and photo opportunities suitable for all ages.
60 min
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)
This tour includes a visit to the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum with an English-speaking guide. Located at the Hippodrome across from the Blue Mosque, it is housed in Ibrahim Pasa Palace, once the grandest private Ottoman residence. The palace was restored and opened to the public in 1983.
25 min
Bosphorus Strait
The pass provides access to a variety of Bosphorus cruises, including a dinner cruise with a traditional Turkish show, hop-on hop-off cruises, and a 90-minute cruise.
180 min
Beylerbeyi Palace
This is a walk-in attraction where visitors can enter by scanning their E-pass QR code available in their customer panel.
60 min
Chora Museum
Entry to the Chora (Kariye Mosque) Museum with an audio guide is included. Located in the Edirnekapı district, it is known for its Byzantine mosaics and frescoes. Visitors scan their E-pass QR code to enter.
30 min
Blue Mosque
The pass covers a guided tour of the Blue Mosque with an English-speaking professional guide. Located in Istanbul's old city, the mosque is known as Sultanahmet Mosque and features interior tiles from Iznik, giving it its blue appearance.
30 min
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
Entry and a guided tour of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum are included. It is Turkey's first museum, housing over a million artifacts from civilizations across the region.
1800 min
Princes' Islands
The pass includes a roundtrip ferry ticket to the Princes' Islands.
60 min
CamlIca Kulesi - Camlica Tower
Entry to the Camlica Tower Observation Deck is included. At 369 meters tall, it is the tallest structure in Istanbul and the Balkans, offering panoramic views, interactive exhibits, and dining.
30 min
Istanbul Sapphire
Entry to the Istanbul Sapphire Observation Deck with a 4D Skyride Helicopter Simulation is included. The building is 260 meters high, with its deck at 231 meters, providing views of the Princes' Islands, Bosphorus, and city landmarks.
75 min
Istanbul Akvaryum
Entry to Istanbul Aquarium is included. Located in the Florya region, it is the world's largest thematic aquarium.
90 min
Miniaturk
The pass grants entry to Miniaturk Park Museum, an open-air miniature park on the Golden Horn's northeastern shore. It covers 60,000 square meters and displays Turkey's architectural and cultural heritage.
60 min
Sapanca Lake
Included is a day trip from Istanbul to Sapanca Lake and Masukiye, lasting approximately six hours.
360 min
Emaar Akvaryum & Sualti Hayvanat Bahcesi
Entry to Emaar Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is included. It features over 20,000 sea creatures, a 60-meter underwater tunnel, and animals like penguins, piranhas, and a large crocodile. Located in Emaar Square Mall.
90 min
Yildiz Palace Museum
Entry to Yildiz Palace Museum is included. Located in Beşiktaş, it highlights the late Ottoman Empire's lifestyle, especially during Sultan Abdülhamid II's reign.
60 min
Istanbul Museum of The History of Science & Technology in Islam
Entry to this museum is included. It showcases the scientific achievements of the Islamic world across various fields.
45 min
Galata Mevlevi Museum
Entry to the Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum is included. Visitors scan their QR code to enter and learn about the Mevlevi Order's spiritual and cultural history.
30 min
Viasea Akvaryum
Entry to Viasea Aquarium and Crocodile Park is included. The aquarium features marine species from around the world, themed zones, and interactive displays.
90 min
+ 3 more places this tour can include
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Istanbul E-pass: Access Over 100 Top Attractions with Skip-the-Line Entry
by Istanbul E pass
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€250Overview
The Istanbul E-pass is a digital sightseeing pass granting entry to more than 100 popular attractions, tours, and activities across Istanbul for 2, 3, 5, or 7 days. After purchase, the pass is available instantly on your mobile device, allowing contactless entry without paying at the gate. You can enter walk-in attractions by showing your E-pass ID, join guided tours by meeting the guide at the designated location, or book reservation-required tours through the E-pass panel and receive confirmation by email. The pass includes professional English-speaking guides for key sites such as Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace. It covers admission fees for these and many other locations. You can also join day trips to Bursa City with Mount Uludag and to Sapanca Lake with Masukiye. The pass grants entry to a Whirling Dervishes live show, and offers a free Istanbul guidebook available in six languages: English, Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, and Croatian. Among the options is a Bosphorus Cruise with daytime or sunset departures, including choices of Dinner, Turkish Breakfast, or Late Lunch onboard. Discounted roundtrip private airport transfers are available for Istanbul and Sabiha Gokcen Airports. A customer support line via WhatsApp and chat is accessible during planning and visits. The duration of the pass ranges from 48 to 168 hours, depending on the option selected, giving flexibility to visit multiple attractions at your own pace.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The pass includes a guided tour of Hagia Sophia with an English-speaking professional guide. The building has stood for 1500 years and has served as a major place of worship for two religions. Constructed in five years, it features a dome 55.60 meters high and 31.87 meters in diameter, which was the largest dome in the world for 800 years. The site served as the coronation place for Roman Emperors and was where the Sultan met his people.
45 min
TopkapI Palace
The pass covers a guided tour of Topkapi Palace with an English-speaking professional guide. Located behind Hagia Sophia in Istanbul's historic center, the palace was originally a residence for Ottoman sultans and now functions as a museum. Key areas include the Harem, Treasury, kitchens, and other significant sections.
90 min
Basilica Cistern
This tour includes the Basilica Cistern with an English-speaking professional guide. Situated in the heart of Istanbul's historic city center, the cistern holds 336 columns and was built to supply drinking water to Hagia Sophia. It also served the Great Palace and various city fountains and baths.
25 min
Dolmabahce Palace
Entry to Dolmabahce Palace is included with the pass. This European-style palace on the Bosphorus has 285 rooms and was built between 1843 and 1856 by the Balyan family within 13 years. The Ottoman royal family lived here until the empire's collapse, and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk resided here until 1938. It now functions as a museum.
90 min
Whirling Dervishes Istanbul
The pass grants access to a one-hour live performance of the Whirling Dervishes at the historic Orient Express station. The tradition originates from the 12th century with the Mevlevi Sufi Order founded by Mevlana Jelaleddini Rumi.
60 min
Hagia Irene Museum
Included as part of the Topkapi Palace guided tour, this museum can only be entered with the guide. Hagia Irene is a Byzantine church in the palace's first courtyard, originally built in the 8th century by Constantine V. It served as an arsenal during the Ottoman period and became Turkey's first museum in the 19th century after restoration.
15 min
Day Trip to Bursa City and Mount Uludag
The pass includes a full-day trip from Istanbul to Bursa City and Mount Uludag, lasting approximately six hours.
360 min
Museum Of Illusions Istanbul
Entry to the Museum of Illusions Istiklal and Anatolia locations is included. This museum offers rooms with optical illusions and photo opportunities suitable for all ages.
60 min
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)
This tour includes a visit to the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum with an English-speaking guide. Located at the Hippodrome across from the Blue Mosque, it is housed in Ibrahim Pasa Palace, once the grandest private Ottoman residence. The palace was restored and opened to the public in 1983.
25 min
Bosphorus Strait
The pass provides access to a variety of Bosphorus cruises, including a dinner cruise with a traditional Turkish show, hop-on hop-off cruises, and a 90-minute cruise.
180 min
Beylerbeyi Palace
This is a walk-in attraction where visitors can enter by scanning their E-pass QR code available in their customer panel.
60 min
Chora Museum
Entry to the Chora (Kariye Mosque) Museum with an audio guide is included. Located in the Edirnekapı district, it is known for its Byzantine mosaics and frescoes. Visitors scan their E-pass QR code to enter.
30 min
Blue Mosque
The pass covers a guided tour of the Blue Mosque with an English-speaking professional guide. Located in Istanbul's old city, the mosque is known as Sultanahmet Mosque and features interior tiles from Iznik, giving it its blue appearance.
30 min
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
Entry and a guided tour of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum are included. It is Turkey's first museum, housing over a million artifacts from civilizations across the region.
1800 min
Princes' Islands
The pass includes a roundtrip ferry ticket to the Princes' Islands.
60 min
CamlIca Kulesi - Camlica Tower
Entry to the Camlica Tower Observation Deck is included. At 369 meters tall, it is the tallest structure in Istanbul and the Balkans, offering panoramic views, interactive exhibits, and dining.
30 min
Istanbul Sapphire
Entry to the Istanbul Sapphire Observation Deck with a 4D Skyride Helicopter Simulation is included. The building is 260 meters high, with its deck at 231 meters, providing views of the Princes' Islands, Bosphorus, and city landmarks.
75 min
Istanbul Akvaryum
Entry to Istanbul Aquarium is included. Located in the Florya region, it is the world's largest thematic aquarium.
90 min
Miniaturk
The pass grants entry to Miniaturk Park Museum, an open-air miniature park on the Golden Horn's northeastern shore. It covers 60,000 square meters and displays Turkey's architectural and cultural heritage.
60 min
Sapanca Lake
Included is a day trip from Istanbul to Sapanca Lake and Masukiye, lasting approximately six hours.
360 min
Emaar Akvaryum & Sualti Hayvanat Bahcesi
Entry to Emaar Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is included. It features over 20,000 sea creatures, a 60-meter underwater tunnel, and animals like penguins, piranhas, and a large crocodile. Located in Emaar Square Mall.
90 min
Yildiz Palace Museum
Entry to Yildiz Palace Museum is included. Located in Beşiktaş, it highlights the late Ottoman Empire's lifestyle, especially during Sultan Abdülhamid II's reign.
60 min
Istanbul Museum of The History of Science & Technology in Islam
Entry to this museum is included. It showcases the scientific achievements of the Islamic world across various fields.
45 min
Galata Mevlevi Museum
Entry to the Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum is included. Visitors scan their QR code to enter and learn about the Mevlevi Order's spiritual and cultural history.
30 min
Viasea Akvaryum
Entry to Viasea Aquarium and Crocodile Park is included. The aquarium features marine species from around the world, themed zones, and interactive displays.
90 min
+ 3 more places this tour can include
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.