Is the T1 tram always this packed?

Question

Tried to get on at Sultanahmet at 5pm, impossible. Any tips?

oliver_t · Answer

Rush hour is brutal. Walk to the next stop in the opposite direction and ride back, or just walk, distances are short.

henry_d · Answer

Mornings before 9 and after 7pm are better.

sara_m · Answer

Walking from Sultanahmet to Eminönü is only 15-20 mins.

diego.m · Answer

Watch your pockets in crowded trams.

hiker_hanna · Answer

Taxis are stuck in traffic anyway.

jake.m · Answer

Ferries are never like this, use them when you can.

ananya.s · Answer

It's always busy in summer.

marco_v · Answer

Sometimes I let 2 trams pass.

ola_n · Answer

You get used to it.

lucas.f · Answer

Locals push, push back gently haha.

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