ISTANBULKART | Essential Things to Know (NEW 2024 Update)

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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[@BeryIstanbulTips]

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[@rumoaliberdade2024]

100% SURE THIS KZbin CHANNEL IS THE BEST ONE OF ISTANBUL!! I WISH ANY COUNTRY OR FAMOUS CITY COULD HAVE AN KZbinR LIKE YOU BERY! THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Thank you so much for your nice words! They mean so much to me ❤️🥹

[@jacobschenkel1010]

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

[@trimartono1562]

I think I saw them too. Are they the ones wearing blue T-shirts?

[@david1george]

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.

[@M-AY]

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 😂

[@elatab11]

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

[@kifahnemer2729]

​@@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.

[@abubakarlakdawala77]

​@@M-AYhey I want to visit turkey can you please guide me ?

[@opa8928]

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.

[@emilyturkun9552]

Probably the most helpful person on all of KZbin. Love your videos, thank you!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Glad you think so! ❤️❤️❤️

[@justjordiano]

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.

[@cristeaadrian9682]

I need to buy other Istanbulkart after 500 lira top-up?

[@JayeshParekh-os8gb]

@@cristeaadrian9682 Unfortunately YES.

[@enkhsaihanshinegerel1391]

​@@cristeaadrian9682yup

[@MeM_UK]

The city officials are probably in league with the scammers.

[@Mo.Jo.]

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!

[@nafandralubis7282]

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.

[@Vetgong]

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!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Glad you like them!🙏🎉

[@ebiemo3088]

Greetings from Cape Town. Many thanx for the update. Hope to visit Turkey soon.

[@saqibtayyab8885]

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!

[@-_Supernova_-]

I am going to istanbul after 3 days, your video is very helpful. thank a lot from the bottom of my heart

[@hrh7886]

Thank you for all the tips!!! ❤

[@almirahasic9316]

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. 🔝🇹🇷

[@davver]

Was in Istanbul this week. Managed to top up my Istanbulkart with 700L in daily 200L top ups, so the 500L limit doesn't seem to apply. Thanks for your videos, they really helped us on our trip!

[@shahnazauchaybur5603]

How much was the card itself please as you just been there. thanks

[@loveyouworld1]

how much for card? 70 lira or 130lira?

[@SourceHades]

If you read the pinned comment it says that the limit was updated to 2750 TL

[@Kokkikoulussa]

Thank You for your good Job - Important Note: Always Check, that topped Amount is also on your Card, before leaving that Maschine...

[@antonvernooy6186]

she has the best videos for Istanbul 1000%, the amount of info from a vast range of topics is perfect and very helpful, and I will use this video and others a lot before I go. Thank you

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Wow, thank you!🫶🫶

[@barbarasestak9085]

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...

[@SusanCatherine]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@DK-tw2og]

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.

[@miguelp4420]

Thank you so much for all the information! :) Teşekkürler!

[@enessenel6302]

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

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Yaaaaa! Thank you for your kind words! Every day we learn new things ❤️

[@sajidadeniz1849]

Visiting Turkey for the first time. Honestly Your videos are so useful.. I’m so excited to visit this week 😍😍

[@jaytibrewal7507]

Thank you so much berry for making such a useful videos. I'm visiting turkey on 15th August and have been viewing your videos to make my itinerary.

[@gehennnna]

This was a lifesaver information thank you! We are traveling tomorrow from central europe. Quite nervous...😅

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trip 🇹🇷✈️

[@megandavid5274]

Thanks so much! Great information!

[@hassanrafique]

Thank you for this information. These are insights that locals know and are golden for tourists. 👍

[@toddaron]

Your summary is so good. We will travel perhaps 6 times a day, max. Son will stay in hotel room for perhaps half of those, so 3 trips x1 person, 3x2 for Thanya and me. We will be there a week.

[@shambhavi5562]

Super helpful- thank you 🙏🏻

[@hamedhassanizadeh]

Good video, just an updat is the istanbul card is 70 Lira, and each ride is 15 Lira

[@temp0bb931]

Tbh.. i was first disliking this video since I'm looking for more info to our first travel to Turkey and is Istanbul in 2 month. But your where very honest with the ticket machines issues... I have now liked and I subscribed to your channel and looking forward to our first time visit to this exotic part of the end of Europan borders. Good luck to us :D

[@SamLee-qi1fr]

thank you for making this video, i now understand the differences

[@JS-sj6us]

Thank you!! Your videos have helped me to be ready for my arrival next week!!

[@KovanKurdi-hi9bw]

Me too it also helped me for the next week im ganna go to istanbul

[@justkens3844]

i watched this as a Turkish person who will visit Turkey - istanbul :D thanks, was helpful

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Happy to hear that! 🎉🎉

[@syedtanihussain263]

Thanks Bery 👏👏👏 We are looking to go in October … a family of 14 so this info is a blessing

[@megand175]

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!

[@louisvillechimneyrepair676]

thank you so much for great info!!! We wont need the Marmary Line so we should just get the red IstanbulKart?? Love your channel!!

[@farhadinho9]

So glad the monthly limit for the anonim card has been increased to 2750. 500TL was far too little

[@rafatsharqi3105]

Very expressive video so thanks to you 😊

[@ubumer]

Thanks for creating these useful videos. I am planning to visit soon. Kindly also create videos on how and which transportation to use to visit all the tourist spots starting from the airport. like trams, buses and ferries but which one and from where. Thank you

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

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

[@saidzid3379]

Thank uuuuu 😊

[@kyorhan]

This is the most detailed review on youtube, thank you so much!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

You're very welcome!

[@solomonkurukuntala6283]

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.

[@whattodo904]

We are lucky.. We found u and ur videos... Beautiful and clear videos.... Thank you dear

[@nitabahari6998]

Hi Berry, thanks for the update, your video is very informative as always, well done! My question is, can we still use the old istanbul kart? I still keep mine from my visit in 2021, and last time I went to Istanbul in Feb 2023 I can still use it (by topping it off as I go). Do I need to get the new card for next time I am in the city??

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Hi Nita!! Good question! You can give it a try, in case is not valid anymore, you can get the new one as we showed in the video. Cheers! ❤️

[@sunrise2sunset515]

Good question as I was hoping to still use mu sons card from January 2023

[@sunilagnihotri2642]

Hi Berry. Planning a trip next month to Istanbul. Can I meet you for any help there.

[@natashak4007]

Yes please I'm planning to go next week. Can I use my old istanbul kart?

[@Hadyova]

Thank you for sharing and posting, very useful information.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

My pleasure!

[@Bushraa-34]

You make pretty good videos. I congratulate you

[@joshuasohn301]

Thank you for the detailed description / comparison.

[@ElizaFabricius]

We went to Istanbul last year. Beautiful city...but those card machines... The idea is great but they've got to get more machines and better ones. In addition to the issues you described, when there is an error with the card (like it's no good anymore) the machine switches back to Turkish, not whatever language you originally switched to. So if you don't speak Turkish...good luck. Also, about the scams...We had a guy come up behind us and actually grab my money from my hand and try to put it in the machine for me...be careful. He also told us we needed a new card but tried to take our old one, which still had a few uses on it. When I argued that I wanted my old card back, I don't think he expected a woman to be so adamant (or maybe he saw my finger tattoos) and eventually he gave it back.

[@sana.m.haddad]

Great video as always 👍🏻

[@anamaria94088]

Thank you so much for the update

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

You’re welcome, Ana! Now you know these new rules for your upcoming trip 🎉🎉

[@suzukigsxfa9683]

Outstanding video❤❤. Must watch

[@shaziaGulmutfagi]

Beautiful city

[@allysoobratty7565]

I love Istanbul and I have my ISTANBULKART

[@JustTravelJT]

Any Cheap Places in Istanbul to live for like 14 Days? Dorm or Room which one is better?

[@73nyanko]

I should’ve watched this video before I bought the Istanbul city one day card…!! I just wanted to ride a ferry to go to Kadikoy from Karakoy, but I couldn’t find the ticket price information at the gate. So I got the city card with 310 TL..😅💸

[@meryemnaseerqureshi7691]

many thanks, dear

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Have fun!

[@tyronejarrednarainsamy8336]

Fountain of valuable information, thank you love

[@Navk23]

Thank you for these updates ❤❤. Making the trip planning easy for me.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

You are so welcome!

[@abbasalichinikamwalla7958]

Turkey like many countries eg Japan etc should have one common transportation card/kart , which could be used in all the cities of Turkiye because a card of one city cannot be used in another city and a tourist loses leftover money from the previous city card he/she has visited. I hope concerned authorities look into the matter. This could save a lot of time, money of the tourist and the hassles for obtaining a card of a new city...🌹☺️

[@barbarael]

Very practical information, thank you!

[@DK-tw2og]

Can you use the Istanbul Kart to pay for the Bosphorus ferry?

[@glennagabin4110]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ see you Turkey on October! Celebrating my birthday 29th celbrating Turey’s National day. Hahaha

[@hancejowo5921]

Thanks Bery for your informations 👍🏻🥰 It’s a great helpful to me as I will be visiting Istanbul on this October. 🇹🇷❤

[@ultramet]

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.

[@miguelestrada6435]

This video was fantastic . I love all the detail. Thank you so very much

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

You are so welcome!

[@afifaakhtarch6441]

Thank you so very much Berry❤. This was a much needed video. Many rhanks

[@denisnikolov60]

This was very helpful and informational to the tiniest detail! Thank you for the video!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@emadabrilkaite]

Thank you very much. Such clear explanations.

[@catherineviger]

Thank you very much Bery. Really clear

[@nashroellahrasoelbaks2573]

I had a black one (Istanbul kart) purchased in 2021 and I used it this summer (August).

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Hi! Yes you can! 💪🏻❤️

[@nurulnovember7]

Thanks a bunch….. will travel to istanbul on november … your video helps a lot

[@pusasda4530]

Really good explaination, appreaciate to have you

[@khriss75]

Super! Thank you so much!

[@roblatchford5923]

Thanks for sharing the information about the updates to the card and options avavilable.

[@GeorgeLista]

Cool. I’m coming next week to spend New Year’s Eve. Any tips welcome. Thanks 🙏🏼🫡

[@ritikasutaria5201]

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

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Glad it was helpful and welcome to 🇹🇷!!

[@mayan53742]

Amazing, thank you so much!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

You're very welcome!

[@miftahandriansyah]

Thanks berry for the tips

[@JustTravelJT]

Which Card is better for 15-20 Days Travel? Website says Euro 54 or 80? Why two prices?

[@fauziakhan7738]

Thank you so much Bery❤

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

You are so welcome!

[@nahidsachak2829]

Your videos are super helpful. All the information you provide has really helped me with planning our trip to Turkey.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Happy to help!🙏

[@mipatataquierido]

you are always resourceful. ❤️ 💖 💛 💓

[@AlhajiAlimamyDainkeh-xg9bs]

Thanks for the update...I would like to visit there soon coming from uk.

[@sudiptasinha2087]

Wow, Bery, your Channel is the best guide for planning an Istanbul trip. I learned almost every detail of the Istanbulkart in your 15-minute video. Need help understanding one thing on Unlimited Pass, as the machine you were using malfunctioned. Does it also take only the banknotes, or does it have upper limits like the other one? It shows TYR 800 for a five-day unlimited on screen, but does it remain the same or increase? Please keep sharing your knowledge and enrich enthusiastic travellers like us.

[@26karatgold]

Very Informative video ! thank you sooo much!!!!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

You are so welcome!

[@wanderb0y]

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! 😄

[@lovelightjoy1868]

Oh what a nightmare! Thank you very much for your video and very appreciated advises.

[@AshrafTheVoyager]

Very informative video. Thank you

[@aftabpasha3018]

you are the best among the best thanku

[@zeecanza]

I'm planning to go there. Your video is helpful! Thank you

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markanthony6128]

What you didn’t mention is that when you use the red card and you swipe for 2/3 persons at the gate the rate changes after every swipe which could eat your money quickly

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

The card is valid for up to 5 people and it charges for EACH, is not 5x1 😄

[@sammayet9002]

Lovely , awesome and thanks for your tips as always ❤❤❤

[@talldiversvideos3682]

Update as of March 17, 2024: there are now machines that will sell both types of cards and you can pay with a foreign credit card. I bought an Istanbul Kart (price 70TL) and loaded it with 300TL all in one go, paying by credit card. At the Shişhane Metro Stop on a quiet Sunday morning. Nobody around, all quiet, no fuss no muss.

[@mahmoodmalik140]

Excellent vlog

[@ROFLCOPTERLOLBRUH]

Thanks for video!

[@hafiz0890]

well described. trying to get more info for my travel to Istanbul. Hafiz from Canada

[@riotarsisius5763]

Thank for your videos. I have plan to visit turkey in Jan 2024.

[@lherfel]

@8:15 istanbul card