30 Things I Wish I Knew Before Flying Down To Istanbul + Grand & Egyptian Bazaar Fake Market Tour.

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During a walking tour of the Grand Bazaar, Egyptian Bazaar and the surrounding area, I narrate 30 things I wish I knew about Istanbul before flying down here as well as give a brief history of the origins of the Metropolis of Istanbul.

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During my 10 day trip to Istanbul, I used less than 2 GB of data for the google translator, google GPS, Whatsapp, Uber, Movit for the bus, and emails, so 3 GB should be fine--download the app and just scan the QR code after you pay and you're all set--you don't need another physical SIM card to use it. This link is an affiliate link to help out the channel.

A friend of mine told me they changed the cell phone rules yet again since I did the video regarding the physical Tourist SIM Card from the airport. So, the first time you visit, you can buy the tourist sim card at the airport for $50US (you can''t use a local Turkish sim card without proof of Turkish residency). After 120 days, you have to pay a 31,692 TL registration fee to be able to use the same cell phone with a tourist sim card or it's locked out of the network. This price will increase to 45,953 TL on January 1st, 2025. The best way to get around this is just to bring a different cell phone the next time you visit if it's over 120 days since your last visit.

[michiganwannarbor]

There’s a street that you can walk down from the grand bazaar to the spice bazaar. It’s full of shops that sell at the real prices. Bought some great souvenirs there.

[Rose-odlp]

Really helpful video I feel much more prepared now! Thank you🙂👍🏻I'll be visiting for the 1st time end of December & I can't wait!❤️ I have a feeling your tips will make all the difference...😅

[Fiola_M]

This is the most practical travel video i have seen and i have watched tons

[NPearson-oloe]

Thank you for providing such a clear and informative video.

[KishwarShadabSheikh]

Thank you soo much for this valuable information

[superbiaes]

Planning a trip to Istanbul in September. This is great information, thanks. I am a bit wary now though.

[ahmetkanter]

What a beuatiful video. Thank you for the advices. People should deffinetly know all of this before arriving here. I hope you had great time there.

[loopusconsultingkosova]

Kosovar who's been in each year for the last 32yrs in Istanbul, I found myself watching your video :) I liked the way you're describing everything. Good job Sir

[waynewest]

Thanks for the info as going ova there soon...

[MR-ybm]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

[maheshtank]

Thank you very much I am really appreciate and when I will go be careful 😊

[jersonmoran]

At 52:18 The sign says in spanish "Precios Especiales para Hispanos" which translates to "Special Prices For Hispanics". Pretty interesting that it has special prices only for hispanics as a Latino from the USA would I get special prices or by Hispanic do they only mean European Spaniards?

[JimFink-yo]

Worst experience with the first "hawker" approaching us turning from "you are such nice people" to becoming rude when we politely said we didn't want to buy anything

[tfsshady]

Hi thank you for the video!! Did you shoot the video during Ramadan? Just wondering because we’re going in Ramadan and we were wondering how things are there during Ramadan

[jeffdaniels]

I wish i had all the cd's that i took to good will. I think i currently have 4 cds left, the muddy waters box set.

[Shelleyshelleyxyz]

Thank you very much for your tips. Will be there in 5 weeks.

[lovelylylyaudio]

now I'm scared to go... I'm in my room right now prepping for my trip and I'm already feeling afraid someone might steal my stuff

[makil]

Great guide. Thank you very much🙏. I hope it’s ok to share Experience of my brother.He was in European side in November 23, paid 50€ for two kebab’s and coca cola, with recipe. And other group of frends paid 175€ for 5 100gr kebabs and 1.5 cola and 1.5l of water.

[choopa]

Thanks for the info. I’m kind of scared to go to Istanbul now cause of all the scams.

[teodoramuci]

Thank you for this video, I am going next week there, I wanted to bring 2 cellphones with me.