What to install on your smartphone before traveling to Turkey

What to see

Turkey GuideWithMe

Convenient offline guide with a pleasant interface and overview information on the largest cities and resort areas in Turkey. There is a lot of information in the application, but most of it is available only in the premium version. Those who bought the guide will have access to information about the sights, local shopping, cafes, transport and the surrounding area.

Turkey - Travel guide and guide

This is a similar travel guide to Turkey, but for iOS. It contains a lot of useful information in a convenient form on the main resorts, their beaches, attractions, interesting routes and places for shopping. All information can only be accessed by purchasing the full version of the application.

izi. TRAVEL

A renowned service that can be your personal guide in Istanbul, Goreme or Cappadocia. The application contains a huge database of attractions with descriptions, photo and audio tours. Automatic playback based on your location will allow you to get only the information you need and in the right place.

How to get there

Yandex. Navigator

One of the best navigators that allows you to download a map of the desired area for building routes offline. With an Internet connection, you will always be aware of traffic jams and possible dangers on the road.

MAPS. ME

The most detailed offline maps that will not let you get lost and help you find the store, cafe, pharmacy or ATM you want. Directly in the application, you can create a car, pedestrian and bicycle route to the selected place. Any points on the map, be it a landmark or a shopping center, can be saved to bookmarks in order to return to them later.

MAPS. ME - Offline Maps, GPS STOLMO LIMITED

BiTaksi

Convenient taxi call service that determines your location by GPS and shows available cars nearby. The application shows information about the driver, the route to the destination and the preliminary cost of the trip. Payment is possible both in cash and by card.

BiTaksi - Aklından Geçen Taksi! Bitaksi Mobil Teknoloji AŞ

BiTaksi - Aklından Geçen Taksi Bitaksi Mobil Teknoloji

Moovit

A useful application for getting around on public transport. The database contains all the main routes, indicating stops and travel times. The service will be especially useful for ferry crossings, the schedule of which is also present.

Moovit Moovit Transportation App

Moovit: Transportation Moovit App Global LTD

Yandex. Metro

This application will offer a handy Istanbul metro map. With a couple of taps, you can choose the place of departure and end of your journey. The service will select the route that is optimal in terms of distance and time, as well as indicate the necessary transfers.

Yandex. Metro Yandex Apps

How to say

Google translator

One of the best translators, perfect for both phrases and whole sentences. Turkish and Turkish translation is possible without internet connection. A camera mode is also available: to translate the text, you just need to take a picture of it.

Google Translate Google LLC

Sesli Sözlük

High-quality audio dictionary from Turkish developers that allows you to put the correct pronunciation and quickly master the minimum set of important words. The application will allow you to find any word and find out all its possible interpretations with additions in the form of illustrations and even videos.

Sesli Sözlük Sesli Sozluk Ltd.

Drops: Learn Turkish

A version of a well-known service for Turkish language learners. It is ideal for those who want to learn simple words and phrases without cramming and tedious rules. The entire learning process is based on mini-games, where you basically only have to swipe on the screen and solve simple puzzles.

Drops: Learn Turkish! Drops

Learn Turkish - Drops PLANB LABS OU

Where to eat

TripAdvisor

A great source of reviews for cafes, restaurants, bars and other places to eat and play. Photos and ratings are always available to users, allowing them to choose the most suitable place. You can also use TripAdvisor to select a hotel before purchasing a travel package.

Tripadvisor: Everything for Travel Tripadvisor

Foursquare

An equally useful app with millions of reviews, automatic recommendations for nearby places and easy search. All you need to do is indicate the dish you are interested in, the type of cuisine, or some feature of the establishment, and Foursquare will suggest the best options.

Foursquare Foursquare

Foursquare City Guide Foursquare Labs, Inc.

Restaurant guru

This relatively new application also allows you to find an institution for every taste and budget. Various selection criteria, photos and reviews are available to users. However, the main feature of the service is different. Restaurant Guru compares all the ratings and ratings available on Foursquare, Facebook, Zomato, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google, and more.

Restaurant Guru: find restaurants, cafes and bars SoftDeluxe, Inc

In addition to these applications, there are also many other programs and services for travelers. Including for those who like to have a rest "savages".