If ‘enjoy Istanbul more’ is among your list of resolutions in 2019, you are not alone! Each year, we decide to be more active, spend more time out, and experience more but with the first snowfall, that decision usually gets tucked away in a closet full of maybe-laters. Let’s make a drastic change this year and act upon all our decisions to rock that resolutions list! And look, money is not even a factor here. With these three apps, you will spice up your social life while saving those liras.
GastroClub
Gastroclub card allows you to dine in more than 700 restaurants in Istanbul with a discount! You can purchase your card, log on to the app, choose the criteria and filter the results. Tada! Now use the embedded maps to drive/walk to the restaurant of your choice and dine like usual. When you are ready to get the check, create the “discount card” with one tap on your phone and show it to the waiter. Your check will be delivered to your table with the discount deducted from the overall bill. To learn more about the selected restaurants and prices, check here and here.
Grupanya
When it comes to spending the weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city at a boutique hotel in Sapanca, catching a theater play on an otherwise boring Tuesday evening, or getting the best deal on a massage session, Grupanya is the first address that comes to mind. Offering more than 50% discounts on food, events and the activity scene of Istanbul, as well as any other cities in Turkey, Grupanya is sure to have an option that will impress you, all while keeping your wallet happy!
Piri
Istanbul is a massive city with many sights to explore. Those who want to soak up the culture and every bit of history may opt for a personal tour guide to discover the streets of Istanbul together. However, visiting the city with a guide can get costly. The solution: Piri!
Piri is a self-guided audio tour app that you can simply download to your phone, purchase the tour you want to explore and go! Narrated by famous professional guides like Saffet Emre Tonguç, Ali Canip Olgunlu, and the gourmet chef Vedat Milor, you will be guided at the comfort of your own schedule.
Comment below and let us know your favorite apps to use in Istanbul!
