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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
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.
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 😂
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
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.
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!
I really like this video coz you showed the machine being slow, other UA-camrs might cut these parts out. But showing this help you prepare for them in advance and not just expect it to work on one click. The smaller details always help as you know what might be possible so your mood doesn't get spoiled. Really glad and would love to see other things we might need to be prepared for like cultural or technological shocks.
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.
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.
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!
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. 🔝🇹🇷
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.
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!
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
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
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.
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??
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
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!
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
Hi Bery! You mentioned that Istanbulkart can be used for more then one person- I’m going to Istanbul with my mum- how do we use it? Scan the card twice before entering bus/tram or metro?
Hi thanks a lot for the video i found it really helpful!!! Just to be sure if you can help me more, we are 4 people visiting and im thinking to buy the red card . So how will it be possible to use it for all of us4? I go inside the metro and hand the card to my friends that are still outside? Is it still charging 55tl for all for of us or 55x4 ? Thanks a lot!
Not a local, but based on my searching through the internet for info since we plan a visit soon you scan the same card each time one of you passes through the bars of the machine.
I went to Istanbul for 7 days in July 2023 with two of my cousins . We bought one Istanbul Card and used it for all 3 of us. We didn’t have any problem topping it up at all.. think we stayed under 500 though. We stayed in Shishade Aspera Golden Horn and bought the card from the metro station
@@shubhisinghal2645I can see you didn’t finish watching the video, what you’re asking, I explained it, I literally compared both cards and what benefits each one gives.
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.
Do you know if I can pay with a card at the airport to take the Metro to the city centre? I'm only planning to buy an Istanbulkart for my one-day layover there. Thank you!!
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
Video interessante grazie...ma quindi per 6 persone servono 2 carte? E per 5 giorni su per giu di quanto la carico?grazie🤗e poi è vero che adesso agosto 2024 per visitare la moschea blu si paga?
Merhaba! My last trip to Istanbul was back in 2021. I am returning to Istanbul this November. Believe it or not, I still have my old ISTANBULKART from my trip to Istanbul back in 2015. I did buy a new ISTANBULKART in 2021 because I misplaced my old 2015 card. But I found it after I returned home. Can I still use my old ISTANBULKART's from 2015 and 2021? Or will I need to buy a new card for my upcoming trip in November when I am in Istanbul?
Bery thanks a lot for all these precise and helpful information. I have just a couple of questions. I wanna ask if it's possible to buy the Istanbul City Card also at the airport (SAW) and what is the price now (21 september 2023), if it changed respect to the video. Thanks for the help guys!
Hola! Gracias por la info, yo tengo una Istanbulkart que compré en diciembre del año pasado, esa ya no me funcionará entonces? Voy a estar en Estambul el proximo mes.
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.
Hi I just wondering why sometime you need to tap Istanbul card at the entrance as well as at the exit; also if you are traveling in the same direction but need to use different public transportation to get from A to B do you need to tap your card every time when you jump for example from the bus on the train or from the ferry to the train etc … thank you
Hi, you mentioned that the card machine for the red IstanbulKart does not give back change. If i get a card with 200 Turkish Lira, will the difference between the cost of the card and the 200 TL be in the card? Wanted to know if I need to use exact cash to buy the card.
Hello hope you're well. You do a fabulous Job keeping us updated and educated on every essential needed to know about Turkey and Istanbul. I have a request if you can do a show on how to apply for a resident permit ikama through a property purchase or rental if its still available in Istanbul. I heard for unlimited residency its a min of 75000 usd investment in property. Can you do a show dedicated to the ikama and all the option available for residency in Turkey and what cities its still available in with rental agreements and by property investment is it available all over Turkey for life. Thank you
Hi! That could be a great idea! However, that’s not my expertise, I can share all about traveling, etc, but not about ikamet or buying property here 😬. I suggest looking for a real state agency here to help you out with your doubts 🙏
@@BeryIstanbulTips thank you for your reply. You are super lovely and I love your vlogs. They are So many places and things I have done when I've visited Istanbul thanks to you. Stay blessed and keep up the great work.
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.
A real life saver. Just one question.. when travelling through marmaray all the balance is going to be used and refund will not be provided to tourist cards ? That is a little confusing
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100% SURE THIS UA-cam CHANNEL IS THE BEST ONE OF ISTANBUL!! I WISH ANY COUNTRY OR FAMOUS CITY COULD HAVE AN UA-camR LIKE YOU BERY! THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thank you so much for your nice words! They mean so much to me ❤️🥹
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
I think I saw them too. Are they the ones wearing blue T-shirts?
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.
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 😂
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
@@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.
@@M-AYhey I want to visit turkey can you please guide me ?
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.
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!
Probably the most helpful person on all of UA-cam. Love your videos, thank you!
Glad you think so! ❤️❤️❤️
I really like this video coz you showed the machine being slow, other UA-camrs might cut these parts out. But showing this help you prepare for them in advance and not just expect it to work on one click. The smaller details always help as you know what might be possible so your mood doesn't get spoiled. Really glad and would love to see other things we might need to be prepared for like cultural or technological shocks.
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.
I need to buy other Istanbulkart after 500 lira top-up?
@@cristeaadrian9682 Unfortunately YES.
@@cristeaadrian9682yup
The city officials are probably in league with the scammers.
What about the refund I don't get it ?
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.
Greetings from Cape Town. Many thanx for the update. Hope to visit Turkey soon.
I am going to istanbul after 3 days, your video is very helpful. thank a lot from the bottom of my heart
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!
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. 🔝🇹🇷
Thank you for all the tips!!! ❤
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.
This was a lifesaver information thank you! We are traveling tomorrow from central europe. Quite nervous...😅
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trip 🇹🇷✈️
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!
Glad you like them!🙏🎉
Any Cheap Places in Istanbul to live for like 14 Days? Dorm or Room which one is better?
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!
How much was the card itself please as you just been there. thanks
how much for card? 70 lira or 130lira?
If you read the pinned comment it says that the limit was updated to 2750 TL
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.
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
Yaaaaa! Thank you for your kind words! Every day we learn new things ❤️
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...
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
Wow, thank you!🫶🫶
Which Card is better for 15-20 Days Travel?
Website says Euro 54 or 80? Why two prices?
Visiting Turkey for the first time. Honestly Your videos are so useful.. I’m so excited to visit this week 😍😍
Your videos are very helpful for foriegners who are planning to visit Turkeye
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.
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??
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! ❤️
Good question as I was hoping to still use mu sons card from January 2023
Hi Berry. Planning a trip next month to Istanbul. Can I meet you for any help there.
Yes please I'm planning to go next week. Can I use my old istanbul kart?
Thank you for the detailed description / comparison.
Thank you!! Your videos have helped me to be ready for my arrival next week!!
Me too it also helped me for the next week im ganna go to istanbul
thank you so much for great info!!! We wont need the Marmary Line so we should just get the red IstanbulKart?? Love your channel!!
Cool. I’m coming next week to spend New Year’s Eve. Any tips welcome. Thanks 🙏🏼🫡
Can you use the Istanbul Kart to pay for the Bosphorus ferry?
We are lucky.. We found u and ur videos... Beautiful and clear videos.... Thank you dear
Good video, just an updat is the istanbul card is 70 Lira, and each ride is 15 Lira
can u please tell me that one card can use for two or three persons ???
and also after balance finished we can topup the card ???
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
This is the most detailed review on youtube, thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
Thanks so much! Great information!
Thanks Bery 👏👏👏
We are looking to go in October … a family of 14 so this info is a blessing
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!
i watched this as a Turkish person who will visit Turkey - istanbul :D thanks, was helpful
Happy to hear that! 🎉🎉
What about the 10 pass ticket? Isn't that good? Can you use it everywhere?
Does Red IstanbularKard have an expiration date to be used?
Thank You for your good Job - Important Note: Always Check, that topped Amount is also on your Card, before leaving that Maschine...
many thanks, dear
Have fun!
thank you for making this video, i now understand the differences
You make pretty good videos. I congratulate you
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
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ see you Turkey on October! Celebrating my birthday 29th celbrating Turey’s National day. Hahaha
Thanks for the update...I would like to visit there soon coming from uk.
Hi Bery! You mentioned that Istanbulkart can be used for more then one person- I’m going to Istanbul with my mum- how do we use it? Scan the card twice before entering bus/tram or metro?
This was very helpful and informational to the tiniest detail! Thank you for the video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks a bunch….. will travel to istanbul on november … your video helps a lot
Super helpful- thank you 🙏🏻
Hi thanks a lot for the video i found it really helpful!!! Just to be sure if you can help me more, we are 4 people visiting and im thinking to buy the red card . So how will it be possible to use it for all of us4? I go inside the metro and hand the card to my friends that are still outside? Is it still charging 55tl for all for of us or 55x4 ? Thanks a lot!
Not a local, but based on my searching through the internet for info since we plan a visit soon you scan the same card each time one of you passes through the bars of the machine.
Thanks for sharing the information about the updates to the card and options avavilable.
I went to Istanbul for 7 days in July 2023 with two of my cousins . We bought one Istanbul Card and used it for all 3 of us. We didn’t have any problem topping it up at all.. think we stayed under 500 though. We stayed in Shishade Aspera Golden Horn and bought the card from the metro station
is there any specific istanbul card catagory you bought or just the normal one? I dont know which card can help multiple people use public transport
@@shubhisinghal2645I can see you didn’t finish watching the video, what you’re asking, I explained it, I literally compared both cards and what benefits each one gives.
This video was fantastic . I love all the detail. Thank you so very much
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing and posting, very useful information.
My pleasure!
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.
Do you know if I can pay with a card at the airport to take the Metro to the city centre?
I'm only planning to buy an Istanbulkart for my one-day layover there.
Thank you!!
well described. trying to get more info for my travel to Istanbul. Hafiz from Canada
Very expressive video so thanks to you 😊
Bery. Thank you very much. Very useful information.
Thank you for this information. These are insights that locals know and are golden for tourists. 👍
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
Glad it was helpful and welcome to 🇹🇷!!
Thank you so much for all the information! :) Teşekkürler!
Thank you for these updates ❤❤. Making the trip planning easy for me.
You are so welcome!
very helpful! thanks!
Thank you so much for the update
You’re welcome, Ana! Now you know these new rules for your upcoming trip 🎉🎉
I had a black one (Istanbul kart) purchased in 2021 and I used it this summer (August).
Hi! Yes you can! 💪🏻❤️
Thanks Bery for your informations 👍🏻🥰 It’s a great helpful to me as I will be visiting Istanbul on this October. 🇹🇷❤
Fountain of valuable information, thank you love
I'm planning to go there. Your video is helpful!
Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Video interessante grazie...ma quindi per 6 persone servono 2 carte? E per 5 giorni su per giu di quanto la carico?grazie🤗e poi è vero che adesso agosto 2024 per visitare la moschea blu si paga?
Merhaba! My last trip to Istanbul was back in 2021. I am returning to Istanbul this November. Believe it or not, I still have my old ISTANBULKART from my trip to Istanbul back in 2015. I did buy a new ISTANBULKART in 2021 because I misplaced my old 2015 card. But I found it after I returned home. Can I still use my old ISTANBULKART's from 2015 and 2021? Or will I need to buy a new card for my upcoming trip in November when I am in Istanbul?
Bery thanks a lot for all these precise and helpful information. I have just a couple of questions. I wanna ask if it's possible to buy the Istanbul City Card also at the airport (SAW) and what is the price now (21 september 2023), if it changed respect to the video. Thanks for the help guys!
Hola! Gracias por la info, yo tengo una Istanbulkart que compré en diciembre del año pasado, esa ya no me funcionará entonces? Voy a estar en Estambul el proximo mes.
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.
Thank you so very much Berry❤. This was a much needed video. Many rhanks
Oh what a nightmare! Thank you very much for your video and very appreciated advises.
Your videos are the best. Will be visiting Istanbul in September Inshallah
Have fun!
Hi I just wondering why sometime you need to tap Istanbul card at the entrance as well as at the exit; also if you are traveling in the same direction but need to use different public transportation to get from A to B do you need to tap your card every time when you jump for example from the bus on the train or from the ferry to the train etc … thank you
Hi, you mentioned that the card machine for the red IstanbulKart does not give back change. If i get a card with 200 Turkish Lira, will the difference between the cost of the card and the 200 TL be in the card?
Wanted to know if I need to use exact cash to buy the card.
Hello hope you're well. You do a fabulous Job keeping us updated and educated on every essential needed to know about Turkey and Istanbul. I have a request if you can do a show on how to apply for a resident permit ikama through a property purchase or rental if its still available in Istanbul. I heard for unlimited residency its a min of 75000 usd investment in property. Can you do a show dedicated to the ikama and all the option available for residency in Turkey and what cities its still available in with rental agreements and by property investment is it available all over Turkey for life. Thank you
Hi! That could be a great idea! However, that’s not my expertise, I can share all about traveling, etc, but not about ikamet or buying property here 😬.
I suggest looking for a real state agency here to help you out with your doubts 🙏
@@BeryIstanbulTips thank you for your reply. You are super lovely and I love your vlogs. They are So many places and things I have done when I've visited Istanbul thanks to you. Stay blessed and keep up the great work.
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.
Thank uuuuu 😊
Your videos are super helpful. All the information you provide has really helped me with planning our trip to Turkey.
Happy to help!🙏
Could u explain on the Marmara metro?
Great for tourists?
The blue one is crazy expensive, haha, thank you for the information.
It really is!
Thank you very much. Such clear explanations.
How can we get the personalized card for residents??
It is a useful video. We’ve tried for Istanbul card and machine wasn’t working and ended up using a Uber.
Very Informative video ! thank you sooo much!!!!
You are so welcome!
Hi there. Loved the video, thanks, Just wondering how you use the Istanbulkart for a family of 4? Do you tap it 4 times on the tram/ferry/bus etc?
Just wondering how do you use the Instanbul card when there is more than one person. Do you tap it multiple times
Thank you! Brilliantly explained. :)
Bery. LOT OF Respect & well wishes for you for this particular highly informative video. keep doing the Best like this one. Million Regards
So nice of you!🥰
A real life saver.
Just one question.. when travelling through marmaray all the balance is going to be used and refund will not be provided to tourist cards ?
That is a little confusing
Very practical information, thank you!