Embark on an effortless exploration of Istanbul's highlights, including Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. With skip-the-line tickets and audio guides, this experience offers a smooth and enjoyable way to discover some of the city's most famous landmarks.

At Topkapı Palace, you'll enjoy priority access with a hosted entry experience. A guide will meet you at the meeting point and provide a short but informative introduction to the palace's history and main highlights. You can then continue exploring the grand courtyards and gardens at your own pace.

Next, you'll step into Hagia Sophia without the hassle of waiting in the ticket queue. The included audio guide helps you understand the monument's architecture and history as both a cathedral and a mosque.

You'll continue to the Basilica Cistern with skip-the-line entry and discover one of Istanbul's most fascinating underground landmarks. As you walk amongst its towering columns and calm waters, the audio guide reveals the story of its Roman engineering.

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

Important to know

Not allowed:

No bare shoulders or knees. Modest clothing with arms and legs covered is required to enter Hagia Sofia, remember. Women are required to cover their hair with a scarf. If you forget to bring your own scarf, you can buy one before you enter

Know in advance:

Harem access is not included in the Topkapı Palace experience
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 a separate e-mail from the local operator. 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. Due to the limited capacity of the location, you might wait in line to enter even with the skip-the-line ticket
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 17:00. Topkapi Palace tours take place daily (except Tuesday) at 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, and 15:30
The Hagia Sophia Museum entrance ticket only gives access to the 2nd-floor visitor areas, but not to the Mosque's prayer areas. Hagia Sophia is open daily during official opening hours; open half day on the first day of Ramadan and Sacrifice Festivals
Basilica Cistern is open daily during official opening hours
Some sections may be temporarily closed for maintenance. For the updated opening hours and temporary closures, visit the locations' websites

Cancellation policy

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

What’s included

Guided tour
Audio guide
Skip-the-line ticket

Booking fee

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

Location

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.