ISTANBUL TRAVEL | HOW MUCH BUDGET DO YOU NEED IN 2024? 💵

ISTANBUL TRAVEL | HOW MUCH BUDGET DO YOU NEED IN 2024? 💵
In this video we share with you the ultimate budget guide for traveling to Istanbul.
If you were wondering how expensive is Istanbul and the cost of traveling, then this video will be your best Istanbul TRAVEL GUIDE.
We cover expenses such as food, accommodation, transportation and museums fees.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Tourist Attractions
04:24 - Tours
05:13 - Accommodation
05:43 - Public transportation
07:05 - Foods
08:17 - Outro

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📕 Check out our amazing itineraries and guides!
We have carefully created many itineraries not just in Istanbul but in many cities around Turkiye, organized useful information for you, including a list with plenty of hotels for all budgets in each city we mention, a list with more than 160 restaurants including one with vegan options, desserts, and much more! All the guides are LIVE, that means that they're updated daily and surely we’ll keep adding more and more! The new changes will automatically sync even after you get it WITHOUT an extra cost!
All you have to do is sign up for free and get the guide or itinerary you're interested in! 🎉

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Looking for a hassle-free way to book your city tours? Whether you're interested in historical landmarks, cultural experiences, or culinary delights, we've got you covered. Experienced guides will show you the best of what the city has to offer, all while providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Licence number: 14213

🛜 Do you want to have internet wherever you travel, including Turkey? Then take a look at the option of Aíralo's eSim cards! They are a great choice for those who will be traveling through different countries or regions and don't want to waste time finding local companies in the countries they visit. You buy your eSim online, and as soon as your flight lands at your new destination, you can have internet!

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[Serce]

Turkey once was cheap place to visit with shopping and food but with recent experience i literally had to budget it out much carefully. No more shopping, only sightseeing and eating at cheaper restaurants.

[markg]

They know exactly what people are visiting Istanbul for, so I am not surprised having to pay for it. However compared to other cities, the prices of sights in Istanbul are totally out of the way. A day in Euro disney is cheaper. I personally believe they would make more money if they made it a bit cheaper. These prices will only lead to people making choices and not visiting certain spots, moving around to other parts of the city where it is more affordable and spending less in overall. Thanks for giving us the insight.

[SanTM]

Was in Istanbul last week for a few days. I think it was quite expensive for things like attractions, beers and cocktails, raki... Food was a little more cheaper for the quality, some more expensive than others but tasty. Baran Et Mangal was fantastic and very cheap for what we had.

I had a clean shave and ear flaming that was 300 Lira which I thoght was cheap.

A great city but with the inflation of the currency it feels like a lot of prices have gone up with it and I feel bad for the locals. As an example I think Lisbon and Bilbao was cheaper than Istanbul and with cheaper attractions

Also a tip, if you think Galata Tower is too expensive, there's a cafe near it with a roof terrace that gives very similar views for a fraction of the cost. It's usually quiet and you can buy a coffee or tea at the top for very similar views. It's called Galata Konak Cafe & Restaurant

[basiawaligora]

prices on 24 February, 2024: balik durum/ ekmek 85-120 lira midye dolma 150 TYL -15 stk., tantuni 120-300 TYL, haviz mustafa: tiramisu 195, mado salep 130, salep on the street 50-100, Budo ferry :eminonu -mudnaya/ bursa 230 one way ticket, bosphorus tour to Anadolu Kavagi 120 round trip, iskender kebab sirkeci 320, türkisch caffe 70-80 TYL, kastanye 120 TYL 120 gram, cooked corn 30 TYL, exchange rate 1 euro = 33 TYL, everything has become 100% more expensive in two years, not only entrance tickets to the museum but also food. street food costs 5-8 euros, lunch 10-15 euros in a budget restaurant, in lokantasi soup/appetizer, main course, dessert 10-15 euro....only public transport is still cheap.

[aathifsanaya]

Thanks for the update Bery. The tips you give from your videos are truly a game changer.

Those entry fees are insane 🤯 Thank you for the video though

[Ashfeeque_Ish]

B4 eat..Check the menu for the range price.. make sure the waiter can speak simple english or we can speak simple turkish word.. upon payment, make sure all price on the bills clear for each menu which has been served and eaten..and then pay. Be careful for some restaurant with no price tag

[ulrich]

Istanbul has become incredibly expensive. At IST airport I had to pay around 12 Euro for a large beer. Insane! Service in hotels and restaurants is not interested in hospitality but much more in using the smartphone instead. Istanbul has changed a lot to the worse. Unfortunately…

[KujieSama]

It's really worth to buy an Istanbul tourist e card for all major attractions and a plain card for public transportation. Saves A LOT of money.

[farisal-salihi]

The cost of tourism has grown so much that Turkey is on par with London, Paris and New York.
Turkish government is killing the tourism industry. Imagine a family of 3 people paying 3x$285 to see the attractions only. Adding hotel, transport, food and Airplane tickets you need to apply for a big loan from the bank to come to Turkey.
There are many places in Europe that are cheaper to visit.

[diramarock]

When I travelled to İstanbul about two months ago, I arrived at Sabiha Gökçen Airport and there's an option to take the Metro from the airport and then the Marmaray to get to the European Side, and I consider it much cheaper than the bus to Taksım.

[chamkila]

just came back from Istanbul Turkey, will not be going back. THE PRICES ARE INSANE.

[ybtkrux]

I was there in Jan. Topkapi palace is expensive but really worth it. lots to see. Hagia Sophia was really not worth it though. 25 euro for a 10min walk around the mezzanine area we had access to. Avoid it unless you are going to pray.

[nuzulamuharrahmi]

Thanks for the update Bery, super helpful 👌

[maierrrrr]

because of these prices i had to cut off my list:
-Dolmabahce Palace
-Topkapi
-Maidens Tower;
Galata tower is under renovation right now, so it is not accessible. However, i strongly suggest you to visit:
-Arter (3€)
-Naval Museum (6€)
-Archeological Musesum (10€)

[hkhkhk]

I just recently been to Istanbul. First of all thank you for this channel for the useful tips.

I only paid for Basilica Cistern's entrance. It's magical and I have seen nothing like that.
I went to many mosque and bazaar with no entry. I took ferry instead of Boshphorus tour.

If the entry fee is any less I woulda certainly visited more, especially the palaces.

Tho this allowed me to spend more time to chill, enjoy the amzing food, drink, and some shopping. Things are cheaper compared to my recent stay in Dubai, and visit to other parts of Europe. Designer lables is also a lot cheaper (15%-20%+) than MENA, Asia, and the US.

[sombrachibi]

I'm a foreigner living in Turkey for more than a year a half at this point. The economic struggle of this country has only gone up 10 fold and will continue to get worse. Prices of everything increase every week. For those coming to Turkey to visit, I strongly urge you to always ask about prices before you buy anything, as many times they won't bother having them written. Restaurants especially in/near touristic areas can absolutely price gouge you and in some cases add a "10% foreigner's tax" on your food bill. Look at menus with prices written. If it's not easy for tourists anymore, imagine how hard it has been on the locals.

[gabriellagirardi]

Thank you Bery for you info which always help us to have a more detsiled idea about prices in Turkey. Museum fees are very expensive!!😂😢😮

[pepa]

Just came back from Istanbul yesterday. Yes, the prices for attractions are relatively high. But honestly, everything else is fairly cheap, bar some tourist traps. One place that is ridiculously expensive is IST airport. The food there is a shameless daylight robbery and I'm not sure how they allow that. It really puts shame on the whole Turkey.