Istanbul Combo Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern

Save time and money with this Combo Ticket and enjoy hassle-free access to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern. Benefit from a Highlights Tour at Topkapi Palace with a licensed English-speaking guide and enjoy an audio guide available in 7 languages.

Hagia Sophia

1. Your digital ticket will be sent to you in advance via WhatsApp and email.
2. Visit independently during the attraction's opening hours 8:30am-6:30pm every day (except Fridays because of the Friday prayer).
3. An audio guide is included.

Topkapi Palace

1. Meet your licensed tour guide at the designated meeting point before entering the palace.
2. The meeting point is open daily (except Tuesdays) between 9:30am and 4pm (9:30am, 10a, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm.
3. The guided introduction lasts approximately 15 to 20 minutes. After the introduction, guests can continue exploring the palace at their own pace.
4. After the guided highlights tour, you may continue exploring the palace at your own pace using the included audio guide.
5. Please note that the Harem section is not included.

Basilica Cistern

1. Your digital ticket will be sent to you in advance via WhatsApp and email.
2. Visit independently during the attraction's opening hours (8:30-18:30 every day).
3. An audio guide is included.

All three attractions are located within walking distance of each other in the historic Sultanahmet district, allowing you to visit them on the same day or spread your visits across different days according to your preference.

Important Information

1. We skip the ticket lines but cannot skip the mandatory security checks.
2. At Hagia Sophia, security waiting times may reach up to one hour during the high season.
3. At Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern, security checks may take up to 10 minutes.
4. All tickets can be used in 5 days.

Hagia Sophia Dress Code

Please wear modest clothing with shoulders and knees covered. Women are required to cover their hair with a scarf.

Languages

1. Topkapi Palace Highlights Tour: English.
2. Audio Guide: Available in English, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, French, and Turkish via the YourMobileGuide app.