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Tourist eSIM
Travel eSIM: 200+ destinations, long validity and data + calls + texts offers
Tourist eSIM is a travel eSIM provider covering more than 200 destinations, with two notable traits: validity that climbs up to 180 days on some plans, a range rarely covered by the alternatives, and data + calls + texts offers that include a real phone number on top of the classic data plans.
Datadopt lists the active Tourist eSIM plans so you can compare volume, duration and price against alternatives such as Airalo or Holafly. The links on this page lead directly to the chosen plan on touristesim.net.
All Tourist eSIM plans
Datadopt lists the active Tourist eSIM plans. Filter by destination, duration, volume and price, and switch between the daily and fixed-volume tabs. Each "Subscribe" button redirects you to the chosen plan on touristesim.net.
Tourist eSIM highlights
Validity up to 180 days
Where most providers cap at 30 days, Tourist eSIM lists plans valid for 90 or 180 days: a rare profile for expats and long stays.
Data + calls + texts offers
A 3-in-1 range with a real phone number to receive calls and verification texts: uncommon among travel eSIM providers.
Top-up available
Many plans are rechargeable: no need to reinstall an eSIM once the volume runs out, you extend it from your account.
Very wide Global pack
A worldwide eSIM covering more than 190 countries on a single plan, alongside the country plans and multi-country regional packs.
Android app
An app on Google Play to buy and track your plans, on top of a website available in English and about twenty languages.
Daily or fixed volume
Each destination comes as a daily plan (allowance renewed each day) or a fixed total volume, depending on your usage profile.
Who is Tourist eSIM? A look at the operator
Tourist eSIM is a travel eSIM provider that covers more than 200 destinations through a deep catalogue: several thousand volume × duration combinations listed on Datadopt. Like most players in the market, Tourist eSIM is an MVNO that resells access to the networks of local partner operators, with 4G/5G speeds that depend on the network in use in each country.
Its first signature is the length of the validity: beyond the classic 7, 15 and 30 days, the catalogue lists plans valid for 90 and up to 180 days. It is a valuable position for expats, students on the move and digital nomads who settle for several months in a country without wanting to take out a local subscription.
Its second trait: the data + calls + texts range. These 3-in-1 offers include a real phone number, which lets you receive banking or administrative verification texts while travelling, a need that data-only eSIMs do not cover. The rest of the catalogue splits between daily plans (allowance renewed each day) and fixed volumes, with a worldwide pack covering more than 190 countries.
On the practical side, delivery is immediate: a QR code sent by email after payment, installation on eSIM-compatible iPhone and Android in a few minutes. An Android app on Google Play lets you buy and track your plans, many offers are rechargeable without reinstallation, and the website is available in English. Payment is made in the currency of your choice, including the euro.
Is Tourist eSIM reliable? The service relies on established partner operators, offers 24/7 support and advertises a refund guarantee for unused eSIMs, with case-by-case handling for a proven malfunction. Points to watch: most plans remain data only (outside the 3-in-1 range), fair use applies to the daily plans (reduced speed after the daily cap) and the volume of public reviews stays more modest than at the long-standing players in the market.
Tourist eSIM reviews: what to take away?
Datadopt aggregates the scores from the main review platforms (Trustpilot, App Store, Google Play) when they are available. On top of that, here are the strengths and the points to watch that stand out from our analysis of the Tourist eSIM service.
Trustpilot
4.0/5
8 reviews
Google Play (Android)
4.2/5
307 reviews
Recurring strengths
- Long validity (90 and up to 180 days): a rare profile for expats and long stays
- Data + calls + texts range with a real number: useful for banking verification texts
- Rechargeable plans: extend without reinstalling a new eSIM
- Android app and a website available in English
Points to watch
- Volume of public reviews still modest compared with the long-standing players in the market
- Most plans are data only: calls and texts reserved for the 3-in-1 range
- Fair use on the daily plans: reduced speed once the daily cap is reached
- China: a VPN installed before departure remains essential to reach Google, WhatsApp and Instagram (as with every provider)
Our analysis: Tourist eSIM is a relevant choice for long stays thanks to its validity up to 180 days, and for travellers who need a real number on the move via its data + calls + texts range. For a mature app ecosystem and a richer review history, Airalo remains a safe bet; for unlimited data with English-language support, Holafly is the benchmark alternative.
Tourist eSIM coverage: where do the plans work?
Tourist eSIM covers more than 200 destinations in country plans, multi-country regional packs and a worldwide eSIM covering more than 190 countries. Here are the destinations most searched by travellers, with a direct link to the matching Tourist eSIM plans.
Popular destinations covered
⚠️ A warning for China
China blocks Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and much of the Western web (the Great Firewall). The Tourist eSIM for China relies on a local operator, so the blocking applies. To reach your usual services, install a VPN before you leave (NordVPN, ExpressVPN, ProtonVPN, Mullvad): once you arrive in China, the VPN download sites are themselves blocked.
Tourist eSIM plan types
Daily plan
An allowance that renews every day over the chosen duration. Once the daily cap is reached, speed is reduced until the next day: ideal for regular use with no nasty surprises.
Total volume plan
A fixed global volume to use over the validity period, with durations that climb up to 90 and 180 days on some destinations: the long-stay format.
Data + calls + texts offer
A 3-in-1 range with a real phone number to receive calls and texts while travelling, on top of the data: uncommon in the travel eSIM market.
Regional and worldwide pack
A single eSIM for a whole region or for more than 190 countries with the worldwide offer: handy for multi-country itineraries and round-the-world trips.
Tourist eSIM FAQ
How do I activate a Tourist eSIM?▾
After payment, Tourist eSIM sends a QR code by email. iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR. Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIM → Download a SIM. Install the eSIM before you leave and turn on data on arrival: validity starts at the first connection to the destination network.
Does Tourist eSIM offer long-duration plans?▾
Yes, it is one of its signatures: beyond the classic 7, 15 and 30 days, the catalogue lists plans valid for 90 and up to 180 days on some destinations. Use the duration filter in the Datadopt table to target the long validity.
Can I receive calls and texts with Tourist eSIM?▾
On the data + calls + texts range, yes: these 3-in-1 offers include a real phone number, which lets you receive banking or administrative verification texts while travelling. The rest of the catalogue is data only, as with most travel eSIM providers.
What is the difference between a daily plan and a total volume with Tourist eSIM?▾
The daily plan renews its allowance every day: once the daily cap is used up, speed is reduced until the next day, at no charge. The total volume plan gives a global allowance to use freely over the validity period. The daily plan is reassuring for regular use, the total volume is often more economical for occasional use.
Can I top up my Tourist eSIM plan?▾
Yes, many Tourist eSIM plans are rechargeable: when the volume runs out or the validity is close to ending, you extend it from your account without reinstalling a new eSIM. The availability of the top-up is shown on each plan's page on touristesim.net.
Does Tourist eSIM work in China?▾
Yes, Tourist eSIM covers China, but Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube are blocked by the Great Firewall even via Tourist eSIM. Install a VPN (NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Mullvad) on your phone BEFORE you leave: once you are there, the VPN download sites are themselves blocked.
Can I use WhatsApp, TikTok and tethering with Tourist eSIM?▾
WhatsApp and TikTok: yes, on every destination (except China without a VPN). Tethering (hotspot): allowed on most Tourist eSIM plans; any limits are shown in the plan details on Datadopt.
Does Tourist eSIM refund if there is a problem?▾
Tourist eSIM advertises a refund guarantee for unused eSIMs; after activation, handling is case by case in the event of a proven malfunction. Support is reachable 24/7: contact it quickly with the details of the problem and always test the connection as soon as you arrive.
Tourist eSIM or Airalo: which one to choose?▾
Tourist eSIM = long validity (up to 180 days), a data + calls + texts range with a real number and rechargeable plans. Airalo = a very mature app ecosystem, 200 destinations and a much richer review history. For a long stay or a need for a reachable number, Tourist eSIM is worth the comparison; for the proven simplicity of an all-in-one app, Airalo keeps the edge.
Is my phone compatible with Tourist eSIM?▾
iPhone XS and later (2018+), Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, Google Pixel 3+, Xiaomi 13+ and most recent eSIM-compatible models. Check for the "EID" field in Settings → General → About (iPhone) or in the SIM settings (Android). See our complete eSIM smartphone compatibility guide for the detailed list of models.
How fast is Tourist eSIM data?▾
It depends on the local partner operator: 4G/4G+ in most cases, 5G on compatible destinations and networks. On the daily plans, speed is reduced once the day's volume is used up. The network in use is shown on each plan's page on Datadopt.
Alternatives to Tourist eSIM
Depending on your usage and budget, several alternatives may be a better fit:
Airalo
The long-standing market benchmark: a very mature app, 200 destinations and a user community established for years.
See the profile Airalo →
Holafly
Systematic unlimited data with 24/7 English-language support: the benchmark alternative for long stays and heavy streaming.
See the profile Holafly →
Saily
By NordVPN: built-in security features (web protection, tracker blocking) and a polished app to manage your plans.
See the profile Saily →
RedEx
A very deep catalogue of daily plans, with particularly dense Asian coverage: useful for cross-checking prices by destination.
See the profile RedEx →
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Transparency about our links
Datadopt is a Tourist eSIM partner. Some links on this page are sponsored links (affiliate): when you subscribe to an offer from Datadopt, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This mechanism fully funds the upkeep of the comparator, the editorial enrichment of the listings and the aggregation of reviews. Our recommendations stay independent: we also list the alternatives to Tourist eSIM (Airalo, Holafly, Saily, RedEx) and flag the points to watch on each provider.