Recommended Shopping and Service Partners in Turkey
By Travelassistant24 ©
About InsiderClub and Shopping Tips in Türkiye
Looking for a specific product?
Time is precious while on holiday — and the variety is vast. Finding exactly what you need can be challenging. Türkiye offers almost everything you know from home, but finding the right item isn’t always easy. Whether you’re shopping or using a service, you’ll often find better value, personal attention and authenticity. You just need to know where to look.
You might be searching for a handmade product, a unique piece for your home such as a fine carpet, or perhaps a leather jacket, clothing, or piece of jewelry that’s trending this season. Where do you start? Naturally, in a place where quality meets selection — a boutique, workshop or local shopping center.
But if you don’t find it right away, you might go on a little odyssey. The friendly eagerness of shop owners to help you, while kind, doesn’t always lead straight to your goal. Shopping in Türkiye can become an adventure — full of charm and discovery.
This is where InsiderClub comes in. We know travelers value their time. That’s why we offer a reliable guide to trusted services, shops, manufacturers and shopping centers. The InsiderClub helps you connect with selected partners near your holiday destination — easily and safely.
InsiderClub connects travelers, local providers and brands — transparently, honestly and with a clear focus on quality. Save time, discover local gems, and enjoy your stay knowing you’re in the right place.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You have read the blog post above carefully but still have unanswered questions? No problem – that is exactly why we created the FAQ section below.
Here you will find concise and reliable answers to the most common questions we have received over time about Türkiye, its culture and travel planning. From historical context to practical tips – everything clearly arranged in one place.
Our aim is to provide you with the best possible guidance and help you navigate all important topics with ease.
Your question is not listed here? Write to us in the forum – we update the FAQ section regularly.
1. Short Bosphorus Circle Tours (approx. 1.5 - 2 hours)
This is the most popular option for most tourists.
- Providers (e.g., Turyol, Dentur): These tours are the most flexible.
- Departure Times: During high season (spring to autumn), these boats run very frequently, often every hour or even every 30-45 minutes.
- Typical Time Frame: Departures usually start around 10:00 AM in the morning and continue into the evening, often until 7:00 PM or later.
- Departure Points: Mainly from Eminönü (Turyol pier) and Kabataş (Dentur pier).
2. The Long Bosphorus Tour (approx. 4-6 hours)
This is the traditional, longer tour that goes almost to the Black Sea.
- Provider: Mainly the official municipal ferry line Şehir Hatları.
- Departure Times: This tour has a much stricter schedule. There are usually only one or two departures per day.
- Typical Time Frame: The most famous departure is traditionally at 10:35 AM from Eminönü. (There might be another departure in the early afternoon, but this must be checked on the day).
- Note: This tour includes a long break (approx. 2-3 hours) in Anadolu Kavağı before the boat returns in the afternoon (approx. 3:00 PM).
3. Sunset & Dinner Cruises
These tours are offered by many private yacht and boat companies.
- Sunset Tours: These have a fixed start time that depends on the season, but usually between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
- Dinner Cruises (with dinner & show): These also start at a fixed time in the evening, typically between 8:00 PM and 8:45 PM.
Summary Recommendation:
For the greatest flexibility, I recommend the short circle tours (like Turyol). You can simply go to the piers in Eminönü or Kabataş and take the next available boat, which usually departs within the next hour.
Important Tip: The schedules, especially for the public ferries (Şehir Hatları), can change depending on the season (summer vs. winter schedule). It is always best to check the departure times directly on the display boards at the pier (Eminönü, Kabataş) on the day of your trip.
1. For Short Bosphorus Circle Tours (e.g., Turyol, Dentur)
This is the easiest and most flexible method.
- Where: Directly at the departure piers.
- How: Go to the piers in Eminönü (often near the Galata Bridge, look for "Turyol" or "Boğaz Turu") or Kabataş (near the tram stop).
- Details: You will see small ticket booths (kiosks) right in front of the boats. You buy the ticket, board the next boat, and usually depart within 30-60 minutes. Advance reservation is not common here.
2. For the Long Bosphorus Tour (Şehir Hatları)
This tour is operated by the official municipal ferries.
- Where: At the official ticket counters (Bilet Gişesi) of Şehir Hatları.
- How: The main departure point is the Eminönü pier. Look for the terminal marked "Boğaz İskelesi" (Bosphorus Pier).
- Details: Tickets are usually bought at these counters on the same day before departure (e.g., for the 10:35 AM tour).
3. For Private Tours, Sunset & Dinner Cruises
These tours can not be bought spontaneously at the pier.
- Where: These must be booked in advance.
- How:
- Via online platforms (such as Travelassistant24, InsiderClub, GetYourGuide, Viator, etc.).
- Directly via the website of the respective private yacht providers.
- Details: When booking, you will receive a digital voucher and a precise meeting point. Many of these tours also include hotel transfer.
Summary Tip:
For the classic, quick 1.5-hour tour (which most tourists take), simply go to Eminönü and buy your ticket directly at the Turyol counter or a similar provider by the water.
Important Tip: The schedules, especially for the public ferries (Şehir Hatları), can change depending on the season (summer vs. winter schedule). It is always best to check the departure times directly on the display boards at the pier (Eminönü, Kabataş) on the day of your trip.
The entrance prices for museums and archaeological sites under the Ministry are determined and applied within the framework of the "Regulation on Procedures and Principles for Entry to Museums and Archaeological Sites."
The Müzekart, introduced exclusively for Turkish citizens, is valid for one year from the date of purchase, allows visits to over 300 museums and archaeological sites of the Ministry — two visits per year to the same site — and can be purchased for around **€5**.
There is no general regulation that allows free entry on national holidays.
However, persons who have the right to free entry under the mentioned regulation can also visit the Ministry's museums and archaeological sites free of charge on national holidays.
Prices are determined according to the regulation mentioned above.
A **discounted Müzekart** may be issued for:
retired teachers
licensed (but currently inactive) tour guides
students over 18 years old
foreign students at Turkish secondary schools
foreign students in preparatory, bachelor, or master programs
citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)
Free entry is granted to, among others:
Turkish citizens under 18 years of age and accompanying teachers
Turkish citizens over 65
veterans, their parents, spouses, and children, as well as relatives of fallen soldiers
people with disabilities (including foreigners)
conscripts (Er and Erbaş)
holders of ICOM, ICOMOS, and UNESCO cards
accredited Turkish and foreign press representatives
owners or responsible managers of travel agencies
Ministry employees and pensioners, as well as their immediate family members
foreign children up to 8 years old
participants in the Comenius and Erasmus programs with a valid official list
provincial, district, and municipal officials such as governors, mayors, and their accompanying persons
Muhtars (village/district heads)
teachers of the Ministry of Education (with a valid ID)
diplomats with families
students of certain fields such as archaeology, art history, monument preservation, etc.
No.
All Turkish citizens under the age of 18 – including school groups and accompanying teachers – can visit museums and archaeological sites free of charge.
To promote cultural interest, **154 museums and sites** have been made free of charge.
The complete list can be found at:
https://dosim.ktb.gov.tr/
The visitor groups defined in Articles 8 and 9 of the above-mentioned Regulation have the right to free entry.
Detailed lists:
https://dosim.ktb.gov.tr/
and
https://dosim.ktb.gov.tr/Eklenti/133825,muhafiyet-listesipdf.pdf?0
Because these areas have a **very low visitor capacity**, and significant damage would occur with high visitor numbers.
They are therefore priced **separately** upon recommendation of the respective museum directorates.
The revenues flow into, among other things:
Maintenance & Renovation
Cleaning
Exhibitions & Presentations
Modernization of visitor quality
They are used exclusively to improve the museum infrastructure.
The current list of museums and archaeological sites belonging to the Ministry can be found at:
https://dosim.ktb.gov.tr/
The contract aims to:
modernize personnel and technologies at ticket offices
make museum visits more efficient and faster
expand secure payment and sales channels
increase visitor numbers
increase revenues for the preservation of cultural values
develop digital ticket channels (www.muze.gov.tr, kiosks, etc.)
expand local employment
ensure modern service quality
**24 provinces** are currently managed under this project.
Parking lots are operated according to public procurement law.
The revenues flow back as a "Revolving Fund" into:
Maintenance
Renovation
Cleaning
Presentation work
of the respective museums.
Turkish citizens
Holders of the "Mavi Kart" (Blue Card)
Citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
It offers **two entries per museum** for **one year**, excluding certain special areas (e.g., Harem, Yamaçevler, Karanlık Kilise, Serçe Limanı, etc.).
The list of issuance points is located at:
www.muze.gov.tr
The price is **100 TL** (according to the official regulation).
**Valid:**
All museums and archaeological sites of the Ministry, **except**:
Topkapı Harem
Aya İrini
Yamaçevler (Ephesus)
Karanlık Kilise (Göreme)
Serçe Limanı Exhibition Hall (Bodrum)
Sedir Adası
Istanbul Cinema Museum
**Separate tickets** are required for these areas.
works on all turnstile systems
registers visit date, location, and duration of stay
all data is stored centrally
A digital QR code can be generated via the app *“Türkiye’nin Müzeleri”* using one's T.C. Identification Number, allowing entry.
Renewals are **not possible** — a new application is required.
valid in over **350 museums and sites**
usable for one year
personal and non-transferable
first use must take place at the museum
afterward usable as a Mobile Müzekart via the app
the same exceptions as above apply
sustainable alternative to the plastic card
can be created directly via the app
QR code entry without waiting times
does *not* work in certain special areas (Harem, Yamaçevler, etc.)
Yes — the **Digital or Mobile Müzekart** QR code is sufficient.
Only within the groups listed in the official regulation.
These include, among others:
Ministry employees and their families
Governors, Mayors, Museum Directors with escort
Teachers (with ID)
Diplomats
Judges of high courts
Families of retired teachers (discounted Müzekart)
Yes, a **Mobile Müzekart** that can be used immediately can be created via e-Devlet.
A summer project where certain museums remain open in the evening between **June 1st and October 1st**.
The entrance fee for Turkish citizens is **€5**, foreign visitors require a separate ticket.
List of participating museums:
https://dosim.ktb.gov.tr/Eklenti/137411,gecepdf.pdf?0
**All information given above is subject to change without prior notice.**
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