Istanbul is a marvelous city bridging Europe to Asia and harboring many civilizations from the beginning. Discover Istanbul by visiting the mosques, bazaars, churches and museums witnessing the history. https://visit.istanbul/en/
Istanbul Museum pass: Istanbul museum pass allow allows free, one time access to over 12 museums in Istanbul. https://muze.gen.tr/MuseumPasses
Tourist Information Offices: The details can be found at https://visit.istanbul/en/turizm-ofisleri/
Istanbul City Map can be downloaded from https://visit.istanbul/en/istanbul-rehberi-haritasi/
Transportation: The metrobus, subway, marmaray, tram, marine vessels, and the funicular are frequently used besides minibuses and buses. You may obtain and use a non-personalized, Anonymous Istanbulkart. Using the Istanbulkart is as easy to use as placing it on the card readers found on the turnstiles or validator devices found on the public transportation vehicles (bus, subway, tram, cable car, marmaray, metrobus, ferry, etc.). For more information please visit https://www.iett.istanbul/en
Exchange Transactions: The majority of places in Istanbul accept Turkish lira, however some businesses also accept payments by dollar and euro. Payments via debit or credit cards are often accepted across the city.
Exchange offices working hours are from 09.00 to 19.00, closed during the weekends, but in some areas may stay open on Saturdays and Sundays.
You can also use the ATMs located across the city if you have a contracted bank card.
Weather: October is an enjoyable autumn month in Istanbul, with average temperature varying between 15.5°C (59.9°F) and 19.4°C (66.9°F). An average of 15 days of rain may be expected.