Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

Tünel Funicular between Karaköy and Tünel Meydanı.

How to Hail a Taxi A Taxis are plentiful and are usually hailed in the street. Round fares up to the nearest lira. A See the Transport chapter for more information on taxis. Key Phrases Dentur Avrasya Private ferry company Dolmuş Shared minibus Funıküler Funicular İskele Ferry dock İstanbul Şehir Hatları The city’s main ferry service; government-run İstanbulkart Rechargeable travel card (see for more) Jeton Transport token Mavi Marmara Private ferry line to/from the Princes’ Islands, operated by Dentur Avraysa Otobüs Bus Otogar Bus station Teleferic Cable car Tramvay Tramway Tünel Literally, ‘tunnel’; name for funicular between Karaköy and Tünel Meydanı (Tünel Sq) Turyol Private ferry company