Attractions & guided tours

Skip-the-Line Entrance to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern

from

£121.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: Flexible

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Skip the line

Entrance fees included

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Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy effortless exploration of Istanbul’s key landmarks
Benefit from priority access to the grand Topkapi Palace
Experience the historic Hagia Sophia in its museum
Gain swift entry to the ancient Basilica Cistern
Learn about each site's history through comprehensive audio guides

What to expect

Embark on an effortless exploration of Istanbul’s highlights, including the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern. With skip-the-line tickets and audio guides at your disposal, you're set for a seamless journey through history.

At the Topkapi Palace, you'll benefit from priority access with a guided tour. A guide will greet you at the meeting point, offering a brief yet comprehensive overview of the palace's rich history and key features. You can then delve into its grand courtyards, verdant gardens, and the renowned Harem at your own pace.

Step into the historic Hagia Sophia Museum without the hassle of waiting in line. The accompanying audio guide will shed light on the intricate design and storied past of Hagia Sophia.

Gain swift entry to the ancient Basilica Cistern with your skip-the-line ticket. As you admire its towering columns and serene waters, the audio guide will reveal the intriguing history and Roman engineering that underpin this cistern.

What's included

Guided tour
Audio guide
Skip-the-line ticket

Where

Sultan III. Ahmet Çeşmesi, Cankurtaran, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting point:

For the Topkapi Palace tour: please meet your guide in front of the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III at least 15 minutes before your tour starts. Your guide will be holding a white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass® and istanbul.com logos, and will walk with you to the Topkapi Palace entrance.

What to remember

Know in advance:

You can visit the locations any time you want during the opening hours on the day of the booking
After booking, you'll receive your entry ticket QR ticket via separate e-mail from supplier
The QR ticket will only be visible when in proximity to the venue
You'll need an internet connection on your smartphone to retrieve your QR ticket
Children will be asked to present their valid passports at the entrance of the museums in order to validate their age
All visitors must go through the security check at the entrances
To enter the Topkapi Palace, you must take part in the guided tour operated as Hosted Entry. Reservations are not required. The guide will provide a 20-minute introduction and then accompany you inside the palace. Once inside, you can explore the palace on your own until 5:00pm
The Hagia Sophia Museum entrance ticket only gives access to the 2nd-floor visitor areas, but not to the Mosque's prayer areas
Kindly note that due to the limited capacity of the location, you might wait in queue to enter even with the skip-the-line ticket
In Hagia Sofia, remember to wear modest clothing (arms and legs covered). Women must cover their hair with a scarf. If you forget to bring your own scarf, you can buy one before you enter
The mosque is only open for half a day on the first day of Ramadan and the Sacrifice Festivals
Please note that the Outer Treasury (Weapon Collection), parts of the Matbah-i Amir Kitchen Complex, and the Petition Chamber / Audience Hall are currently closed at Topkapi Palace. Other sections are open as usual
Please note that restoration work is ongoing at Hagia Sophia, so some areas may be temporarily closed during your visit. Closures may change depending on the work inside

Provider

City Berry Tourism

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.