Tramways in Istanbul

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Tramways in Istanbul

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  • Wombling_Free_7548
    Bristol, UK2 079 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good for a photo op but don’t bother to try and get on one as they are rammed full of people. Just enjoy watching them go past.
    Written 9 May 2023
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  • Szabin
    London, UK423 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very cute nostalgic tram for an approx 15 mins journey to the Taksim Square.
    Slow but it has its athmosphere.
    Istanbul Card ticket can be used on it.
    Written 25 March 2023
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  • belgianguy1
    Bruges, Belgium11 318 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's only a short ride, just across the park, but it does avoid a steep walk... the cablecar rides in bursts of 2, with some interval, during which a queue will form... Operates from 8 am till 8 pm
    Written 13 November 2021
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  • Mohamed Elshammi
    Ajman, United Arab Emirates5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the best tourism places in the whole region.
    Various types of sites in one place
    Next level food
    Very Welcoming people
    Weather is perfect
    Written 20 September 2022
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  • Ajmal Abdoolla
    Cardiff, UK12 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    You need to buy a İstanbulkart first which cost 90TL then you need to Top up the card. The card is red in colour. You can then use the 1 card for your whole family but you gotta tap the card each time to allow each person entry through the gate. It will cost you 15 TL per person. So each time you tap, 15TL goes which is quite cheap for the tram. Kids under 10 yrs old goes in free. Having said that you can only top up your card with a maximum of 500TL per month. You can’t keep the same card forever. If you’ve reached the limit of 500TL, then you will have to buy a new Card which is another 90TL and top up again. If you’re travelling solo then 1 card will be enough for you but depending how many times you’re travelling of course. For buses it only cost 9TL each time you tap. Now on the tram there are loads of pickpockets. They work as a group and they’re in and out at different stops, there are men and women working together as pick pockets, if you’re carrying loads of cash on you or wireless debit or crisis cards, you gotta be so alert or they’ll empty your whole bank account and wallet without you even noticing. The trams are so packed out and you’re in each others faces and you won’t realised that they’re opening your bags and nicking your money. Always put your rucksack in front of you and don’t get distracted by people arguing, it can be a deterrent to take your focus on your bag away. Be very careful- sometimes it’s better to pay a bit more by using the yellow taxi that going in the tram at least you know all your money and cards are safe. They’ll Nick your card and then go round on a shopping spree. You’ll have to call your bank to block your cards at an international phone call rate.
    Written 26 August 2023
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