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Popular Transportation | Other Transportation Tips | All Tips (428) Probably the most convenient and easy way of transport in the Touristy area is the Tram that runs from Eminonu to Zeytinburnu..
All Major touristy attractions are located in the Old Istanbul peninsula and the tram is passing near to all of these places.. The starting point is the Eminonu port where the spice market, New mosque are located and also you can take a bosphorus boat from the harbour. Afterwards it stops at "Sirkeci", The Famous Orient Express train station. Than it leads to "Gulhane", where in summer local festivals are being held..
The third stop is the "Sultanahmet".. Main center of the touristy area.. Blue mosque, haiga sophia, Topkapi palace are in walking distance.. Tram takes the pedestrian street and and leads to "Cemberlitas".. And afterwards to "Beyazit". This stop is where you should get off to visit the Covered bazaar. Also The Istanbul University is in walking distance.. The next stop is the "University", The literature Faculty is located here.. and the following stop is the "Laleli", many Hotels are located in this region and many shops are open till late hours.. The next stop is "Yusufpasa", there is a connection to the Metro line to the Airport..
Afterwards the tram will continue to its route however those are mostly the resedential locations that have not so much interest...
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Istanbul's Akbil electronic transit pass is convenient and can save you money if you stay in Istanbul for more than a few days, or if you're traveling with one or more companions.
The pass is a small stainless steel "button" on a plastic holder. Inside is a computer chip.
Two or more people can use the same Akbil. Akbil fares are about 10% lower than token fares, so if the token fare is YTL1.30, you pay only YTL1.20 with Akbil.
More importantly, passengers using Akbil are allowed free transfers among transit lines and means. Pay for the initial stage of your journey with an Akbil, and you can transfer to other transport within 45 minutes without additional charge. So you could take the tram from Sultanahmet to Karaköy, board a ferry to Haydarpasa, then board a suburban train, and your Akbil will record only one fare. (If you use tokens instead of Akbil, you'd pay three fares for this journey.)
When you use your Akbil to transfer, the turnstile will make a different sound and its little display will read Ücretsiz (no charge) or something like it, so you'll know you're not being charged.
To get an Akbil, find an Akbil kiosk (Akbil Satis Noktasithey're in Eminönü, Taksim Square,Zeytinburnu, and other high-traffic spots. More...
Say Akbil almak istiyorum and the Akbil clerk will give you an Akbil button in exchange for a YTL6 (US$4.50) deposit. Be sure to get and keep a paper receipt for the transaction so you can reclaim your deposit before leaving Istanbul.
Give the clerk additional money with which to "charge" your button (say, YTL10), and you're all set for eight or nine journeys without the hassle of having to find a ticket kiosk, buy tickets or tokens (jeton), and count your change.
Akbil is accepted on Istanbul's buses (both municipal and private), trams, Tünel, Metro, Füniküler, suburban trains, "sea bus" fast catamaran ferries, and traditional ferries. (For shorter trips, four people can take a taxi for the same as, or just slightly more than, four transit fares.) Theme: Other
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If you plan to go to another city or country in Asia by train, you will have to go to the Haydarpasa Gari on the Asian side. Ankara is the most popular domestic destination. There are weekly trains to Tehran in Iran and Damascus in Syria, although both are reportedly quite uncomfortable.
The station was built in 1906 by German investors who wanted to link Berlin with Baghdad. It is a unique sight when arriving by ferry as the train station is situated directly on the water.
You can get to Haydarpasa from Eminonu, take a ferry to Kadikoy. You will have a short walk to the train station. There are also ferries from Karakoy in Beyoglu to Haydarpasa.
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Taxis are really cheap here (30% cheaper than in Spain I guess). Istanbul is really a city to walk through, but if you are going from Taksim to Hagia Sophia, better take a taxi, it could be too much walk for a summer day… A ride like that will be no more than 5-6 euros.
Last time I was in Istanbul (1997) I found many “illegal” taxis, but this time (2003) all of them had its taximeter, so just be sure the counter runs and relax… Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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This underground funicular connects the Galata Bridge with Istiklal Street, at Pera, up the hill. Is the oldest Subway train in Europe, and is the best way to get to Pera from Galata, as climbing there by heat in summer is really suicide!
The fare is about 0.60 euros. Once you get in you will feel the freshness of a subterranean place, a nice contrast with the suffocationf heat outside.
From Galata Bridge, take the left side of the bridge and go till the first big street with traffic (not the little pedestrain one you will find first), cross that street and you will find a little entrance in the corner (see photo) with a “Tunel” sign on it. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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Even if you are not going to any specifical place, taking at least once the local ferries is a nice experience. Here they work as local buses, as they daily carry people from their residences (most in Uskudar, asian side) to the center (Sultanahmet, Europe), in less than 15 minutes.
Buy the “jetons” (little coins used as tickets) at the ticket offices in Eminonu, by the Galata Bridge, and cross the Bosphorus. You will have an unforgettable view of Istanbul from the sea!! Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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If you wanna spend one day at the Princess Islands (a group of islands where istanbulians spend summer by the sea) there is a new hidrofoil that takes you there faster than the normal ferry.
You can take it from the last pier in Eminonu, close to the Galata Bridge. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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This is the first highlight of Istanbul that you will see if you arrive by train from Greece. At this station arrived the famous Orient Express and it keeps some of the flavour of those 1920-30 years. Some of the waiting rooms are the original and the “Orient Express Restaurant” is decorated with Agatha Christie’s photographs and other memorabilia of that era. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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Getting around Istanbul can be a bit awkward. This is largely because the city is seperated by three large bodies of water which make direct rapid transit methods impractical. Hence it is best to think locally and worry just how to get to the next kilometer rather than lose sleep about how to get across town. When you do have to make such a trip, you will have to take a bus and then perhaps a metro train, a tram or a ferry. Long trips are frustratingly long.
Out of the four different methods of transportation that I experienced in Istanbul, my favourite was the tram. I took a tram through the Eminönü (Sultanahmet) district to the ancient walls that surround the district. I always liked riding trams as they are usually comfortable and a great way to people. Even more important for a traveler, they are a great means to learn the layout of the city. Istanbul's trams are relatively modern and clean. They do get crowded as 11 million people live here. To purchase a ticket, you must buy a token from a kiosk located at the tram stops. During my visit they cost just 60 cents. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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In old Istanbul Trams were the most effective transport items. However motor cars has replaced them very quickly and became the favourite transports..
Istanbul is setting new tram lines and there are also some working already.. But one Tram is very special, thats a nostalgic tram to remember the past. An old tram is running from Taksim Square to Tunel on the Istiklal street. With all its beauty on the historical pera region..
Tram operates at the Istiklal Street, which is one of the main pedestrian streets in Istanbul. The street, houses many restaurants, consulates, shops and fair grounds. It is a good alternative for shopping. And the atmosphere is very nice. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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