ISTANBULKART | Essential Things to Know in 2026

ISTANBULKART | Essential Things to Know in 2026 Planning a trip to Istanbul in 2026? In this video, I break down everything you need to know about the Istanbul Card (Istanbulkart) and the Istanbul City Card, including the latest 2026 prices, where to buy them, how to top them up, and which one is actually worth it for tourists. What's covered: *What the Istanbulkart is and how it works *Where to find the yellow and blue machines *How to buy and top-up the Istanbulkart *How much is the Istanbulkart in 2026 *Istanbul City Card vs. regular Istanbulkart — which should YOU get? *Can you just pay with a credit card instead? *How to check your remaining balance *A common tourist scam to watch out for at top-up machines Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with a family, this guide will help you save money and navigate Istanbul's public transport, ferries, metro, tram, funiculars, cable cars, and more, like a local. 🛜 THE BEST WAY TO STAY CONNECTED WHILE TRAVELING 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 BERY for 25% off off your any data plan! 🗺️Explore Türkiye With a Private Guided Tour Skip the crowds and experience Istanbul and Türkiye the way locals do. Our private tours are fully tailored to your interests, ancient history, hidden cultural gems, the best local food spots, or all of the above. Your dedicated travel advisors, licensed guides handles every detail so you can simply enjoy the journey at your own pace. 👉 Book your tour: https://www.remindertour.com 🏆 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2024 · 2025 · 2026 🏅 Licensed & Official — Licence No: 14213 📱 SOCIAL MEDIA: INSTAGRAM: @beryistanbultips FB PAGE: Bery Istanbul Tips 💓 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmP__pZ-wiLSMm-4t1Z8mMg/join Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Who is Bery? 01:02 - What is Istanbulkart? Who can purchase it? Where to buy it? 02:02 - How to buy it? 03:56 - How to get around? (Nomad eSIM) 04:59 - How to top it up? 05:50 - Can you pay by contactless credit card? How much does it cost? 07:12 - Scams to beware of? 09:33 - Can you get a refund if you only go a few stations? 10:25 - Istanbulkart benefits and disadvantages 12:25 - Istanbul City Card 14:05 - Istanbul City Card benefits and disadvantages 15:37 - My recommendation 16:46 - Outro