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    ISTANBUL HAS CHANGED: Important Things to Know Before Traveling in 2026



    ISTANBUL HAS CHANGED: Important Things to Know Before Traveling in 2026

    ISTANBUL HAS CHANGED: Important Things to Know Before Traveling in 2026
    As the 2026 starts, we are planning our new destinations. Here we share with you the most important things to know before traveling to Istanbul in 2026, where we speak about the new fees for taxis, public transportation, the major attractions in Istanbul and food.

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    Licence number: 14213

    🎥OTHER VIDEOS MENTIONED:
    MUSEUM PASSES (HOW AND WHERE TO BUY, WHAT ATTRACTIONS EACH INCLUDE, HOW LONG ARE THEY VALID FOR):

    ISTANBULKART (HOW TO BUY, HOW TO TOP IT UP):

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    Timestamps:
    00:00 – Intro
    00:11 – Attractions
    03:25 – Museum Pass
    04:13 – Nomad Esim (AD)
    05:09- Public Transportation
    07:27 – Taxi
    07:56 – Tours
    09:01 – Meals/Foods
    11:29 – Outro

    31 Comments

    1. @BeryIstanbulTips on

      THE BEST WAY TO HAVE INTERNET WHILE TRAVELING:
      🛜 NOMAD e-SIM:
      I highly recommend an eSIM with Nomad, it’s very affordable, covers 200+ destinations and also has regional plans.
      All you have to do is download their app, browse plans, select one, purchase it, click to install and activate the plan before your flight. ⬇
      https://www.getnomad.app/
      Use my promo code EDIT82KL for 5 USD off your FIRST purchase!

      đź—ş Guided Private tours in TĂĽrkiye
      Our private tours are tailored just for you, whether you’re into ancient history, local culture, or discovering the best food spots in town. With a dedicated guide by your side, you’ll enjoy a personalized, comfortable, and enriching experience at your own pace. Let us handle the details while you enjoy the journey.
      https://www.remindertour.com
      Licence number: 14213

      🎥OTHER VIDEOS MENTIONED:
      MUSEUM PASSES (HOW AND WHERE TO BUY, WHAT ATTRACTIONS EACH INCLUDE, HOW LONG ARE THEY VALID FOR):
      https://youtu.be/1B6E6ZWIauU?si=_7YLU-xFsJnkncCK

      ISTANBULKART (HOW TO BUY, HOW TO TOP IT UP):
      https://youtu.be/8nuZb91ceTM?si=UcRK-D2bpGih–hy

    9. @traceywatts5787 on

      Hi Bery. Thanks so much for your excellent content. Question please: is it possible to buy the Museum Pass online? And how long in advance can it be purchased? We're travelling to Istanbul in May but thinking it might be good to secure tickets before they have a chance to increase the prices?

      Thanks so much!

    10. @teendoeik on

      holy moly, Istanbul has become very expensive in the last 10 years. It is not the same Istanbul any more. Too many tourist, too many tourist traps, price explosion, I don't know how locals survive in an environment like that. The place is amazing, if you find the right place to eat, food is amazing too. I have been lucky to enjoy the place without crazy pricing and insane amount of tourist. I have to take my family there some day but with these prices and over tourism, I am not looking forward to a trip anytime soon. So many better options now available around the world. If you can afford it, I would still recommend to visit the city for sure!

    16. @mawong728 on

      Prices to the museums are too expensive now. Fortunately I’ve been to Istanbul before and experienced most noted in the video so I can skip them on my next trip. I highly recommend the trams/trains. With a little pre-planning to learn about the lines, I found that it was easy to navigate and much better than sitting in traffic.

    17. @LeventBayatli on

      I haven’t been to Türkiye since my family immigrated to Canada. Looking at these prices, insanity. Doesn’t look like I’ll be coming soon. I’d wager it’s about a balance of inflation and government income, otherwise the prices such as the museum for $44USD should be down to about $25-30

    19. @gurusattva on

      Just sad. I love Istanbul and love TĂĽrkiye, but these prices are getting out of hand. Just a constant greedy price grab and sadly, I'll probably never return.

    27. @FrankEng341 on

      Prices are too high. Turkish Lire is down, but they are increasing prices for tourists as well. Ther are other places with more reasonable prices and more attractions.

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