Discover Istanbul's past with this combined skip-the-line ticket for Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sophia. Enjoy easy access to two of the city's most iconic landmarks for a rich historical experience.

Skip the ticket lines and explore Hagia Sophia with your digital ticket. Activate your ticket when you are within 50 meters of the site, then use the audio guide to learn about this extraordinary monument, first built as a cathedral and later transformed into a mosque. Take your time to admire its grand dome and historic mosaics.

Then visit Topkapı Palace with a professional English-speaking guide. You will meet your guide for special access and a 30-minute introduction to the palace's history and main highlights. After that, you can continue exploring the courtyards and gardens at your own pace. Harem access is not included in the Topkapı Palace experience.

This combo makes it easy to discover Istanbul's rich heritage with less waiting time and more time to explore. Enjoy smooth entry, expert guidance, and two of the city's most important landmarks in one experience.

Important to know

Know in advance:

Entry to Topkapi Palace is only possible with a 30-minute hosted entry tour at 09.00 am, 10.00 am, 10.30 am, 11.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm, 3.00 pm
The Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
Hagia Sophia is open from 09:00 to 19:30 and can be visited before or after Topkapi Palace, taking into account the time slots for guided tours
Some sections may be temporarily closed for maintenance. For up-to-date opening hours and temporary closures, visit the locations' websites
After booking, you'll receive your QR entry ticket via a separate email from the local operator. The QR ticket will only be visible when in proximity to the venue
The audio guide for Hagia Sophia is available in English
Hours:
Topkapi Palace Hosted Entry Fast Track Tour 30 Mins: 09:00, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)
Hagia Sophia: 09:00 - 19:30

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Travelled with family
19 May 2026
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Reservatie leek OK op voucher en bevestigingsmail. Bij downloaden van ticket bleken de reservaties op verkeerde data te zijn gemaakt. Veeeeel mails nodig om dat te corrigeren. Ter plekke konden de tickets niet gedownload worden, veel tijdverlies om dat in orde te krijgen en hulp van de lokale personen nodig om dat te corrigeren. Tijdverlies, ergernis, ..... Tijdswinst wat betreft skip-the-line is nihil, tijdverlies/ergernis om tickets te corrigeren en daarna op GSM te krijgen is des te groter.