How Much Does a Day in ISTANBUL Cost for Tourists in 2024?

How Much Does a Day in ISTANBUL Cost for Tourists in 2024?
One of the most common questions is how expensive is Istanbul in 2024, in this video we show you how much we spent in attractions, experiences, food and even transportation in 1 day at one of the most touristy areas of Istanbul!
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[@BeryIstanbulTips]

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[@wolfbronko]

Maya is better. 10GB 5 days - 10 Euro

[@frakundo]

I used to visit my friends in Turkey every two years…and OMG I wan shocked at how expensive everything is…from hotels to restaurants…it’s more expensive than Madrid!

[@user-ob7hn1bk9b]

Hi, I visited Istanbul in 2022, 2023 and checked 2024 for one of my friends who will visit Istanbul in June 2024. Compared to 2022 prices are up 3-4 times... Turkey is definitely not a cheap destination anymore. But I have to admit it worth to visit anyway

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Oh, yeah! Back then it was relatively very affordable, not as much anymore, but if one knows where to eat people can still make it with 50-60 usd a day per person (experiences, places to visit, food, transportation).

[@dianaqura-uu6pt]

I have just came back from Istanbul and visited Kapadokia and for sure I can say Turkey is more expensive than America and Germany

[@soumyadeepbanerjee1604]

Everybody knows Istanbul and overall Turkey is under inflation and food is specifically very expensive. Our cotravellers from UK and Germany were shocked to see the price in Istanbul and Kapadokya. Turkey has become one of the most expensive countries to survive as an on date.

[@ivettecorrea1496]

Bery you have the Best channel for people that want to know Turkey before travelling!👌...i'm traveling this Friday! I feel ready after seeing almost all of your videos!🙏💃🏼💪 ...was intrigued about the rice, chicken, yogurt combo🤔...just made it at home and Absolutely is addictive!...i'm a foodie!🫣🤭...so many Thanks!🙏🙏pd. mi mano derecha sobre el corazon!🥰 hermoso gesto que copiare desde mi patria; Puerto Rico!💜🩵💚

[@3105ima]

Indeed, it's very expensive now. I'm at Istanbul atm. Just shocking, very different when I'm here on April 2022 😟

[@ThePanacon]

As a German citizen with a Turkish background who's traveling to Türkiye regularly I can confirm prices in Istanbul have skyrocketed, especially between 2022 and 2024. A full dinner in a meat restaurant with starters and appetizers, three main courses, dessert, all drinks for two people (the table was full and there was no place on the table to place a tea glass) was about 14€ and it took us two hours to finish. The same food in 2024 turns out to be around 90€ exactly two years later in 2024. A Chicken Dürüm is cheap fast food but 7€ is the same price for a Chicken Dürüm I pay in a big German city, too. And we in Germany have at least 6-7 times higher income compared to Türkiye. I don't pay that kind of high prices in a Turkish meat restaurant in Germany but Istanbul is trying to scam everyone. So, you can't eat Dürüm all day long and when you look a little western, the restaurants apply a special tourist markup which is extremely unfair. Be prepared to pay around 4 to 5 more than locals. I'm not affected by that as I do look Turkish but when you're blond or have bright eye color you're eligible for the tourist markup scam. I'm ashamed of this Turkish entrepreneur trick to scam tourists.

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Much of the honesty I used to cherish in Turkey has vanished even a taxi driver attacking tourist passengers. Was there 21 to 22 but saw the crisis ehich later spread to Uk. Sad

[@istanbulportrait]

Tavuk dürüm istanbulun heryerinde aynı fiyat,Bir döner dürüm kesim ustası 55binliraya yakın aylık maaş alıyor + sigorta + yol ücreti + yemek + sosyal haklar... Bir döner ustasının aylık maaliyeti 75binlirayı geçiyor buda ortalama 2110EURO. Almanyada döner ustaları ne kadar maaş alıyor ?

[@775.-]

I noticed that comnig to istanbul in the summer is so much better than the winter , i love when there is so many tourists from different coutnries on top of that , sunny istanbul is way better than winter cloudy istanbul .

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

For sunny days absolutely this season is better but in summer months like July-August is not that good because the humidity here can be quite high making it hard to be out, I feel exhausted and I try not to go out as often 🥹 but May-June and September are great options 🥰 sunny and longer days!

[@narasimhaprabhu8487]

We recently visited Turkey, Istanbul in the month of May 2024 . The country has more than 100% inflation. Interest rate is 50% ! To match the falling value of Lira everyone tries to fleece you , scam you. the prices are as much as Western Europe. I got a rare experience of being in a country with hyper inflation. Wonder how common people cope with this, particularly retired...

[@istanbulportrait]

Salaried workers came to this situation because they wanted to get the wages of people in Western European countries. Türkiye is a production country and can suspend this. People working in the service sector demand the monthly wage that production workers earn, and it is very difficult to find qualified people to work in the service sector. This naturally affects places operating in the service sector such as restaurants and hotels.

[@istanbulportrait]

Vast majority of retirees are homeowners and do not pay rent, and due to the Turkish family structure, the money earned is collected by the head of the family and distributed fairly. In addition, Turks do not always eat in restaurants, they eat their meals at home.

[@heidicastillo3105]

Thank you Bery! I am watching all your videos in preparation for my trip in June❤ hi from Honduras🇭🇳

[@michaelsaayman2802]

I was in Istanbul two weeks ago and things have become very expensive since my last visit. Also Berry not every tourist comes with Usd or euro as many travel vloggers tend to think. I am South African and my currency is almost as bad as the lira so its expensive to visit the sites. I also tend just visit these sites without going inside and eat a heathy better priced breakfast on thee Asian side which gets me through to supper. I think a nice video would be sites that are free or at a reasonable price. Staying on the Asian side is also more affordable for the budget traveler. Thank you for a nice video

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

We have plenty of videos on our channel showing free places to visit as well those off the beaten path :)

[@sonjacarlyle5341]

I came over for a concert and decided to stay for a week longer. I existed on a breakfast as part of my accommodation package. Vendors don’t want to know card. It is cash, cash, cash. Such a pity.

[@TravAlligator]

​@@BeryIstanbulTipsDid you get your citizenship by investment of $400,000? How many months did it take? Can you make a video on this topic? Thanks much 😊

[@lizurroz7261]

Thank you for this video! Cannot wait to visit month 😊

[@moziboy75]

Another amazing video, I will be planning a trip to Istanbul very soon

[@sanjivkeskar2547]

Informative video. Enjoyed. Thanks.Waiting for the next video.

[@anamaria94088]

Thank you for keeping us updated ❤❤

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Always!

[@sammayet9002]

Interesting and informative ❤❤❤ thanks 🎉🎉

[@shamirkhan6672]

Thank you for your wonderful content, it is very helpful. I have been watching your vlogs since day one.

[@PiyaBhat27]

I'm solo traveling to Turkey at the end of June, and your videos have been incredibly helpful for my planning!

[@farizaditya]

Amazing, so wonderful ❤❤❤❤

[@eualy6745]

Great advice!

[@garydiy8545]

Just visited Turkey in early May and felt prepared after watching your videos, thanks. Lots of history and culture with a great transit network. Found reasonably priced accommodation on the Asian side and started each day with a traditional breakfast. Found prices higher than expected and plenty of scammers to be wary of. We took your suggestion and did an early Evening cruise on the public ferry of the Bosporus.

[@greensam7074]

I travelled to Turkiye last year, (From Scotland) visiting Fethiye, Antalya and Istanbul. Prices varied between destinations and although these prices are higher, they’re still very reasonable, especially considering you are in a major tourist destination and if you walk just 5-10 minutes away from the most touristy areas, the prices drop accordingly. I will definitely be back in Istanbul and no price rises would put me off, visiting this beautiful city and its wonderful people.

[@waynedobie]

Great video. Thanks for the tips!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@imran_M]

Thanks for good video. Very informative for tourists. Keep going 👍

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

So nice of you!

[@borealis7457]

Princess Island Ferry ride is a wonderful day trip and super cheap! The sunsets on the Bosporus are some of my best memories and free as well. Nice vid!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

I agree 100%! 🎉🎉

[@ashnoor9950]

Hi,I went to Istanbul in April. The main Attractions are expensive but the public transport is fantastic and cheap, food and shopping can be reasonable if you shop around if not it is expensive and Thank you your videos were very helpful 😀 👍🏼

[@SpicyTempo]

Bery, your videos are excellent!!! They are very informative and a must see before going to Turkiye!!! We recently visited Istanbul and took part in your foodie tour with Kaan which was awesome. Thanks 🙏💯

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Hello! He told me about the music you create, he was so happy to show you a bit of the Turkish delicacies and I’m so glad to know that you also enjoyed the tour with him 🥰

[@SpicyTempo]

@@BeryIstanbulTips We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Istanbul! Looking forward to visiting again and meeting you and Kaan and taking part in more of your very informative and fun tours. Thanks again 🙏🥰

[@enriqueae7532]

Gracias! Planning on going next year.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Bienvenido! ❤️

[@davidsjaunakais]

The coincidence... We're packing our suitcases to visit Istanbul tomorrow :D thanks for the tips!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Welcome to Istanbul and enjoy your trip! 🥰

[@shazadhussain4467]

The prices have seriously shot up since the last time I visited in July 2022. Just as an example… in 2022, £1 = 20tl… the price of a portion of Kofte from the famous SultanAhmet Koftecisi was 60tl (£3)… but in 2024, £1 = 40tl and the price for a portion is 280tl (£7)… an increase of more than twice as much… this is just a very basic example of food… but in many places the equivalent has gone up by 2/3x. I feel sorry for the ppl in Turkiye… it must be very difficult. In’sha’allah things will improve by the end of the year as the inflation should drop significantly.

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Yes me too I wonder how they manage but in poor communities they help each other...here in Uk tripled prices too.. I wàs in Turkey in 21 to 22 but had over 60 museum card as had temp 1 yr resident card. But saw fares food and everything go up overnight. It s defiitely not cheap at all anymore unless you want yo eat a small kebab everyday. I found tge minimarket prices right up too.

[@weibinglee5297]

Bery, thank you very much for your latest update and suggestions. Especially about the Kosk Kebab and Gulhane Cistern. I am going to Istanbul in June 2024 for the first time and I have been watching many of your videos to prepare for my holiday. 👍👍👍😁😁😁

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Have fun! And then let us know how was your experience 🫶

[@johnnycash559]

I’ve watched quite a few of your videos before visiting this month (May 2024) so I was aware it was very very expensive. I opted out of visiting some of the more expensive attractions and visited the free attractions and without long waiting lines! Thanks for the good info and the effort you put into sharing your tips/info👍

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Thanks for sharing!

[@BettiVB]

This is one place that I always enjoy and look forward going back to! Just came back from Istanbul and it is expensive but especially if you go to the touristy places. I would recommend Topkapi palace, great value for the ticket price. I spent more than 3h there.

[@jj-if6it]

How is $75 great value??

[@iamin03]

Every place in the wold have become more expensive than pre pandemic. Air ticket prices have skyrocketed as well. Thanks for sharing the how to travel on a low budget in istanbul, specially the free cistern, that really helps. Your vlogs are VERY helpful as always. Love & respect from Bangladesh

[@jj-if6it]

The free, more quiet cistern is a great idea

[@sableeve5796]

Hi bery I solo traveled there in Jan and it was very affordable...I'll be back

[@sumiyali189]

Thank you for your advice I will hopefully visiting Istanbul 🇬🇧💖

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

You should!

[@UrduPoetry45-tf5cz]

Nice Sister ❤❤❤

[@hakancetiner7752]

You know shes good when you've got Turkish people watching her videos on places to go .❤

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Yaaaa! Çok teşekkürler Hakan beeey! 🫶

[@philipdouglas5911]

Haggia Sophia and Basilica Cistern were on my wish list along with Topkapi palace were on my wish list for my coming trip but not any more. It is not the cost but they now appear to be poor value for the entrance fee especially Haggia Sophia. The cistern in the video looks like a good alternative if someone can tell me how to find it. At least it can be visited in relative comfort. The Blue Mosque remains on my list and am going to add Chora Church as an alternative to Haggia Sophia. Archaeological Museum remains on my list even though part of it is closed. Obviously open to any more suggestions of places to enjoy Istanbul.

[@wolfbronko]

Prices is not a problem. Problem is what you get for that money. Transportation is not expencive and I recommend to buy food in local groceries or shops like BIM or MIGROS.

[@williamearnshaw410]

😂😂😂supermarket food in Turkey is 3-4 times more expensive than anywhere in Europe...

[@istanbulportrait]

@@williamearnshaw410 I watched a man paying 3 euros for a cookie in Amsterdam. For this price, I can drink Turkish coffee in the most beautiful place in Istanbul.

[@Kokkikoulussa]

I'm staying in Tarabași - only max. 500 m from Istiklal... Lokantas around are so good value...

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Never been to Turkey, but a friend of mine told me that prices have increased a lot, and this happens especially in Istanbul. Probably in other parts of this amazing country it is less expensive, I mean in the countryside or little towns, but if we do not visit Istanbul, the wonders of this city!...Perhaps a bed and breakfast or a hotel outside Istanbul would be better. Means of trasport are affordable. Thank you so much for this video ❤

[@nasd7925]

Thanks for the video. Do you know anything about The Delik Mağarası in Antalya? Is it safe to go? I mean can resperate good in the cave?

[@3ALEGIONS]

Hi, great vlog, may I ask you few questions? is it generally safe to live there? What is the community like? Are the neighbours friendly and supportive?

[@AliEheheu]

I am an American living in Boston and I travel to New York at least once a year.A one week trip to New York City usually costs around 2,281 us dollars for one person and 4,561 us dollars for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing. A two week trip to New York City on average costs around $4,561 for one person and $9,123 for two people.Do you call Istanbul expensive? new york is more expensive, but there is one thing, when we look at the Turks living in Istanbul, we get a more decent salary and can enjoy entertainment.I have been to Istanbul, but it is a pity that people in their countries lose the value of their money and due to high inflation, Istanbul seems expensive both for local people and for tourists. I was in Istanbul 2 years ago, the prices increased by 150 percent.Their salary loses purchasing power due to inflation.But despite this, Istanbul is relatively cheap for tourists compared to many other cities in the world, such as Paris and London. Please reply to my comment. Thanks.

[@kamdinek.3459]

Sorry, but 40 TL for tea, 90 TL for a lemonade and 300 TL for a chicken skewer are not decent prices in any way. Even in Taksim the chicken is 200TL and it's already outrageous...

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Decent prices for Sultanahmet area, which is what we are trying show, Sultanhmet, just as in any other tourist area in the world, is the most expensive in the city and people keep complaining that one cannot eat there for less than 3000 tl which is a lie, that restaurant is a good option IF you don’t want to leave Sultanahmet area and don’t want to pay waaay more for the same food 😉

[@fionarahl9399]

I love Istanbul and I'll be back there later this month, but oh will I miss the prices from before...

[@rashid7135]

Best ferry : Uskudar - Eyup. It costs as same as a basic ferry journey. But you will stop to every vapur station until Eyup. It's very long, but it's a very pleasant tour.

[@eduardogomesgomes2034]

excelente!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

🫶🫶

[@ahamedmashoor872]

Türkiye remains most expensive places to visit and fear of being scammed is also there !

[@jessicaalubog547]

Hello, Planning to visit Istanbul in the coming Eid Adha. Any recommendation for a tour/tourist guide? Thanks in advance :)

[@Mahad_Afridi]

Same!!! Will be arriving in istanbul 1 week after Eid al adha😊

[@Albert-Duz-It]

I've been to Istanbul every year for the last few years. Although the lira price has lost more than 85% of its value, prices have still risen significantly if I use the euro as a reference. Prices in Istanbul are slowly reaching the level of Germany in the tourist districts.

[@ariananewcombe7737]

.... prices keep rising because lira lost 85% of its value. Depreciation of a curency means it is less desirable to keep it...

[@shazadhussain4467]

Is there any chance you could please do a comprehensive video on how to use the Dolmus in Istanbul… all the other modes of transports have been covered quite comprehensively by urself and others… but there doesn’t seem to be much on the Dolmus. At times it’s the best/only option… but confusing for a tourist. Thanks Thanks

[@gavchapatil4772]

Recently I visited Turkey, especially Istanbul and Cappadocia. We visited grand Bazaar in Istanbul.Food is amazing and majority historical places are very well maintained. But in grand Bazaar lot of cheating is their.

[@AtiqRahman786]

Surprised, I am watching your vlog while visiting Istanbul. Inflation is an all-time high here, and I must admit it's not for budget travellers anymore.

[@carmfe2688]

Hi, very informative video. I will be in Istanbul as a port stop from a cruise. I’m planning to go explore the Asian side. Is the ferry going to the Asian side near the cruise port? What area of the Asian side you recommend to explore? Thanks in advance

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Hi! Yes! You will arrive at Galataport which is very close to Karaköy port, from there, you can take a ferry to the Asian side like Kadıköy or Üsküdar, both areas worth a visit! We have videos on our channel of places you can visit just check the Asian side playlist :)

[@AbhishekSohu]

Greetings! Traveling to Turkiye Next Tuesday with my wife. First time out of my country (India) and your videos are very helpful, I must admit, to help me plan an adventure (even as I am an extensive traveler back home). I had one question regarding visiting the cisterns, should we really head to Basilica cistern or skip it for a similar one that you mentioned in the video? I am going to buy the Turkiye Museum pass but that does not cover basilica cistern (I wish it did). I have never been fond of too crowded places.

[@IstanbulNerd-hz1kg]

The Basilica Cistern is worth it. There are other cisterns, but that's the only one where you will see the Medusa head.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Hi! First of all, welcome to 🇹🇷! I would skip the basilica if you are not fond of crowded places, the basilica cistern is a small place and sometimes one cannot even walk inside because of the amount of people inside. I would suggest another like Gülhane for an empty place and you can also have a general idea of what a byzantine cistern looks like without paying a high entrance fee and crowds :)

[@AbhishekSohu]

Thank you for your advice. We will go by your word. Shall share about our experience as well, at a later date.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Yes, as IstanbulNerd commented, if you are interested in seeing the Medusa heads, then the cistern for that is only the Basilica Cistern :)

[@RRD111]

$7 for Baklava, $27 entry fee to a mosque ... off course it is expensive

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

If is expensive, easy, don’t eat baklava and don’t visit Hagia Sophia. This video is to show that even while spending a bit more of money in certain things/attractions you can still balance your expenses with other free stuff.

[@zaferozturk412]

Ancak! Avrupada da çok pahalılıklar var..Ben Almanyada yaşıyorum. 1 kilo Baklava 20 euroydu şimdi 25 euro oldu..Hemde kaliteli bir Baklava değil!!Özellikle! İstanbulda, 7 dolar ya da euro pahalı değil!!...Elbette! İstanbul en başta büyük şehirler pahalı oluyor ancak! Civar şehirler bu kadar pahalı değil...İstanbul Havalimanından metroyu tercih edebilirsiniz ve uygun fiyatlıdır.. Bu tür programlar önemlidir yani! İnsanlara bilgilendirme yapıyor.🙂🌹...Hem enflasyon yüksek olmasına rağmen fiyatlar o kadarda aşırı pahalı değil..Bundan sonra enflasyon yavaş yavaş düşecektir..Yani! En yükseği gördü ve düşme eğilimine girdi..

[@TravelNomics]

SUPER EXPENSIVE I WITNESSED LAST WEEK ISTANBUL TRIP People is not Friendly enough like in 2022 now avoid Istanbul because of Declined Economy

[@Clrncemc]

Do we need cash or do they accept apple pay?

[@Koki1993]

Please make a video about where to get the best golds??

[@MrTedWillard]

My wife and I will be flying into Istanbul on a Sunday morning this summer. By the time we get to the area by Hagia Sophia, it will likely be a bit passed noon. Is it possible to see Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern in one afternoon and evening? Unfortunately, we head out on a cruise first thing the next morning.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Hi! Is possible since at least the mosques and Basilica don’t requiere much time, just the Palace take at least 2 hrs but you’ll do a quick tour, you won’t be able to see it throughly but still is doable. Just keep in mind the closing times. Basilica Cistern is also open at night shift but consider that for the night shift the entrance fee is more expensive, the night shift starts at 7:30 pm and closes around 10 pm. Topkapi closes around 5 pm. Hagia Sophia around 7:00 same for Blue Mosque (visiting times).

[@bagindopalala1590]

Hello Bery we will be in Istanbul at 17 - 21 Oct 24. Is it a good idea to go to cappadocia in this short time. Is the weather hot in Oct. Tks U

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

I don’t suggest it. That amount of time is barely enough for Istanbul only. Cappadocia deserves at least 2 full days.

[@bagindopalala1590]

@@BeryIstanbulTips thank u Barry we will stay around Istamabul and explore the city as many information on your vidio

[@farizaditya]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@eskay5106]

Was in istanbul a month ago. Boy its so expensive now. I have been to istanbul about 6 times in the last 10 years and this time I truly felt the prices. I dont know how people who earn in liras are able to afford this city when I, a person who earns in dollars felt this city was extremely expensive. I noticed a general lack of ease among the people. Many people I met seemed very concerned by the cost of living crisis in istanbul and some were just unhappy. I have thought about moving to istanbul many times in the past but I feel like with the current state of the economy, its best to not do that. Things cost 5 to 10x what I paid before. And its disturbing how the current government allows muslims to see certain things and people of other faiths to see other things. I finally trekked all the way to Chora church as it had recently opened, but I was extremely disappointed to see it had become a mosque now, with the inner hall completely devoid of any mosiacs which I am sure existed at one point but were removed due to Islamic issues with depiction of human figures. Some faces in the mosaics had their facial features removed which again was very disappointed. Though on the flip side, the public transport is excellent. Even still I dont think I am coming to Turkey again!

[@venessavanrooi5636]

I am in Turkey now. Yesterday i went out on a boat ride, i paid 100tl for a tin of fanta. I thought the guy was joking, but he was not. This made me super aware of asking for prices before purchasing anything.

[@istanbulportrait]

3,5euro is normal.

[@xxmxfxmxx]

how to find the cistern on google maps?

[@martinkotlar9839]

I came back from IST few days ago and the prices are high. Butter is for 6-7 EUR, in Czech Rep which is for 1.50 or 2. 🙈 Public transport is cheap, this is OK.

[@istanbulportrait]

In which mind do you live? Türkiye is a country with the 17th largest economy in the world. It produces high-tech products and is the first supplier in Europe in sectors such as textile, furniture, electronic household goods and automobiles.

[@TravelonlineWalk]

Nice, reminds me on trip to Antalya

[@zhanaehagan5971]

Are there any good food places in taksim - i will be getting surgery so cannot travel that much

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

So many and I have a wide list here: www.thatch.co/guide/1ak9inabg6pqq Restaurants I recommend and organized by areas including Taksim/Istiklal/Galata/Karaköy.

[@AnaSILVA-lj7fv]

Very expensive. Next time I will go to the contry side.

[@DasooT]

There a restaurant I’ve been visiting for the last 15 years in Istanbul , when I went in 2022 it cost me 200 liras for their lamb chops the same chops cost 700 liras now It’s become way too expensive

[@akaBunta]

Just came back from Istanbul, I confirm the prices are ridiculous, standard price for a coffe is 80 lira wish like 2.5€ it's more expensive than Paris.

[@istanbulportrait]

Because Istanbul is more valuable and rich than Paris.

[@Shelleyshelleyxyz]

Hi Bery. I will have 2 days in Istanbul on September 5 and 6. Love walking tour and taste delicious food. Can you recommend someone please. I was visiting Turkey last year but did not spend much time in Istanbul.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Hello! Everything related to our tours can be done through our official website or by Whatsapp. We have official guides in English. Our team will help you with all the information about our private circuits and costs through the WhatsApp number that I share below, greetings! www.remindertour.com [phone]

[@roadrunner2079]

We went there last month for 5 days only during Eid Holiday, most restaurant that serves meat are very expensive even when we kinda move away from the highly touristic area, so sadly few times we must surrender to the whisper of junk food fairy..😅

[@aidannewton]

I find the short term rentals in Istanbul to be a rip off. Many scams using Airbnb and the prices are through the roof when you want something decent for a family. Prices for rentals are much more expensive than other countries we have visited and the quality is lacking. Just my personal opinion, but it is definitely a consideration my family takes into account when thinking about a return to Türkiye.

[@philipw4824]

We've just returned from two weeks in Istanbul. Food is expensive now for what you get. Generally poor value for money.

[@gerttherude6366]

dont wonna be that guy , but istanbul was very reasonable , given the exchange rate.

[@usmanchoudhry7346]

Thank you for your excellent vlogs. We are in Istanbul until now. The Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar is not free if you take your wife 😂. We ended up spending £200. We purchased Turkish Delight, Baklawa and my wife brought a beautiful gown. They wanted 8000 Turkish Lira however we gave them £100 which is exactly half. We will not be visiting the two main palaces and instead went to Beyberli Palace on the Asian side which is very good. We also plan to see the Gulhane Cistern instead of the Bascilla cistern.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Beylerbeyi is so beautiful, also Küçüksu in Beykoz 🥹 And you’re so right! Going to the Grand Bazaar with us is like a death sentence for you men, is not free at all 🤣

[@usmanchoudhry7346]

@@BeryIstanbulTips - thank you. Today I met two sisters at the Eyüp Sultan Mosque who were confused as they had done no research into Istanbul at all. I told them that I had watched BeryIstanbul Tips and was really well prepared for my first trip. Take care and my best wishes to you and your husband. Take care.

[@xiaotuzi.fnb1]

True 😏 Istanbul 😢 getting very very expensive… $15 for shawarma sandwich in Besiktas 😢🌶

[@NoName-ks8sj]

Can Muslim women visit Hagia Sofia’s first floor anytime or during the prayer time only?

[@sonjacarlyle5341]

I’m in Turkey right now and it is not cheap. Ye, public transport is cheap but at times you have to make use of taxis - well, that will blow your budget right out of the water. Don’t even suggest Uber. I was charged accordingly(120TL) and when we stopped he told me I owed him another 200TL. A taxi refused to take my card he stopped at an ATM and made me withdraw cash - double the amount.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

You should’ve reported him through the app right away, it works! My brother when he came to visit us some years ago got also overcharged, as soon as he got internet when landing in Mexico, he contacted Uber, explained the situation, he got full refund and the taxi driver got suspended from the app.

[@sonjacarlyle5341]

@@BeryIstanbulTips I did. I’m still waiting for a response.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Fingers crossed! Those f*** shouldn’t be on the streets scamming people, I feel so bad for this constant situation going on and what the country is going through at the moment is not an excuse to act that way. Let us know if Uber did their part, hopefully they’ll kick that scammer driver out of the platform.

[@sonjacarlyle5341]

@@BeryIstanbulTips Bery, Uber has just refunded me. Very professional and honestly, I didn’t really think I’d get a response. Well done Uber.

[@sonjacarlyle5341]

@@BeryIstanbulTips Bery, please pm me. There are a few things that may be useful for your future videos. My experiences here over 2 weeks as a solo female traveller.

[@AhuraMazda11]

Turkiye is now way over expensive than any other country around the world. Daily expenses are for 2 person including hotel minimum £250, with that money you can have perfect holiday any country you like.

[@istanbulportrait]

Which country can I visit with 250€? I am a Turkish citizen and I want to go on holiday. My budget is 2000 euros.

[@mohamedshaik8002]

im currently in the city and its extremely expensive , especially food they supper expensive for bad quality food

[@LovelikeJesus192]

Which areas of the city?

[@jj-if6it]

I dont want to pay those prices, but they might just have to be a once in a lifetime thing. The worst one is the palace which is like $75 now?!

[@longfellowhouse6594]

Big citizenship flex!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

😁finally I can visit the first floor of Hagia Sophia hehe

[@UpintheairFL]

Hoping to visit in March 2025 for a month. Stay in an Airbnb and shop at the supermarket. Hoping to stay away from tourist restaurants

[@sonjacarlyle5341]

I wanted to experience the real deal Turkish coffee so I decided to go to the Grand Bazaar - it’s the place to go to and will be cheaper……. Right?? Well, no, the coffee cost 148TL . 1 small pistachio roll 275TL. Service Charge 63.45

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Grand Bazaar for a Turkish coffee? No local will go there. You should’ve watch our video of where to have a Turkish coffee, that’s why whoever wants to come to Istanbul our channel is a must because we have covered all of those topics and we show good places for everything: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3_MlYCmjMl9etUsi=qb12L7jgs3cYjWbi

[@sonjacarlyle5341]

@@BeryIstanbulTips ooooh, I did try out a few others. Fazil Bey, Mandabatmaz, Sekerci Cafer Erol. While I don’t profess to be a Turkish coffee fundi, the best experience I had was at Sekerci Cafer Erol. They also serve a mean almond cookie. 🤗

[@namshimaru]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="417">06:57</a> What are these signs saying the Mosque is closed to visitors?

[@auntbarb5464]

Closes during the day during prayer times

[@auntbarb5464]

Closes during the day during prayer times

[@Batman-xo3xy]

I paid 100 euro for dinner i was at sait restaurant .. it was ridiculous a restaurant charge you for forks and spoons .. plus food wasn't decent.. i got scammed

[@CB-fz3li]

Foreigners pay ten times more to enter tourist sites than the native Turks. That is there right but I must admit it was rather annoying sometimes.

[@jj-if6it]

I don't understand why it's so expensive though. It's almost worse than New York or London. It puts me off a bit because it's like they are ripping off tourists with the huge price differences

[@istanbulportrait]

Average people in Istanbul earn a minimum monthly wage of around 1000 dollars. This increases the prices of the service sector.

[@myfinancechannel2432]

Its expensive especially Topkapi. Are you going to tell the Tourism Board?

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

What makes you think that they will listen to me? 😅

[@marcupetru8201]

Istanbul become much expensive then Napoli, at least at food!😧

[@mustafacaycik9566]

It is so sad to see that there is Muslim and Non-Muslim discrimination in entering some sites. In Europe, or elsewhere in the world, people are all welcomed to holy sites, be them Cathedrals, churches, Buddhist sites and temples, or many other holy sites, tourists or visitors are not discriminated and those places are open to visit for everyone, with obeying religious tenets and requirements to enter, dress attire in respect. Please do not discourage visitors coming to beautiful, rich cultural and most historic Turkiye.

[@anggiaangela4810]

Hmm, I visited Hagia Sophia when it was still a museum back in 2013 and it’s open for everyone and still free, no charge. I guess, because they restore it back to the mosque and people use that for during prayer times, they need separation between tourists and people who want to make prayer, so they don’t feel disturbed, maybe? But anyone can enter blue mosque no issue right? I don’t think it’s discrimination. We just have to respect it.

[@socialservice576]

Discrimination started after some Greek malakas were making provocation inside Hagia Sophia.

[@jj-if6it]

Hagia Sophia should be free. Otherwise they should have kept it as a museum. That really bothers me! It's not like a token $5 or something either

[@Ukamb]

LOVE ISTANBUL ..BUT ITS NOT CHEAP Everything is very Expensive ..31/05/2024

[@dmitryboltenko6326]

With rapid inflation I am surprised prices has risen so slow.

[@basiawaligora5403]

Ticket to Basilica San Marco in Venice:3 euro, Ticket to Agia Sofia 35 euro. No comment.

[@istanbulportrait]

because Basilica San Marco was built in 1800. Hagia Sophia was built in 537. Think of it like wine, it gets more expensive as it ages. and only VIP's can visit.

[@paullucas9758]

JUST BEEN2WEEKS AGO WE FOUND SOME OF THE RESTAURANTS VERY DEAR FOR JUST NOT VERY GÒD FOOC . BUT SREET FOOD IS CHEAPER AND A LOT NICER . THE THING I DONT ,IKE IS BEING RIPPED OFF WHICKTHEY SEEM TO DO A LOT . LIKE BARS HAVING PRICES ONTHE WAĻS THEN YOU GET THE BILL AND IT IS A DIFFRENT PRICE . I WAS GETING REAĹY FED UP WITH THIS . AND ADDING TIPS IN SHOPS ALL THE TIME . ISTANBUL BULL IS GREATBUT GET RIPPEDOFF ALL THE TIME SPOILT IT ,

[@abbasalichinikamwalla7958]

It has become expensive dear...

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Sadly, it is 🥹 even a simple food like kumpir (a potato with toppings) is not less than 200 TL in local areas, a potato!!! 😭😭

[@marcinsiuda5068]

7 USD for chicken durum? WTF?! In Warsaw i had recently 7 USD syrian lamb durum. Spain became cheaper to visit compare to Turkey.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

7 USD at the MOST touristy area of Istanbul (SULTANAHMET), in an area like that, you’d pay 2 times more for a mediocre durum and half the size and portion of the one I showed, yes, you can eat with less than that in a different area of the city but the POINT of this video is that YOU should also learn where to eat IF you don’t want to leave the main tourist area but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for some bad food.

[@marcinsiuda5068]

@@BeryIstanbulTips I still think Turkey became more expensive for tourists compare to Spain, Greece or Portugal.

[@marcinsiuda5068]

And the same price have durum in MOST touristy area in Warsaw.