Attractions & guided tours

Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia ticket

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$208.00

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Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: Flexible

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Skip the line

Entrance Fees Included

Tour with Audioguide

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Why you’ll love this…

Delve into the rich history of the Basilica Cistern with an audio guide
Enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul from the top of Galata Tower
Gain special access to Topkapi Palace with a professional guide
Learn about Hagia Sophia's history as both a cathedral and a mosque

What to expect

Discover the wonders of Istanbul with a series of immersive audio guide experiences, including the Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower and Hagia Sophia, plus hosted entry to Topkapi Palace.

Delve straight into the rich history and Roman engineering of the Basilica Cistern. As you wander among the columns and waters, the audio guide will provide fascinating insights.

Then you'll enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul from the top of the Galata Tower. The audio guide will accompany your gaze over the cityscape, narrating the tower's intriguing past.

Meet a professional guide for special access to Topkapi Palace. Following a brief tour, you'll have ample time to explore the palace's courtyards, gardens, and the Harem section at your leisure.

At Hagia Sophia Museum, an audio guide will illuminate the history of this iconic monument as both a cathedral and a mosque. Take your time to admire its mosaics and grand dome.

What's included

Guided tour
Audio guide
Skip-the-line tickets

Where

Istanbul Archaeological Museums, Cankurtaran, Fatih/Istanbul, Türkiye

Meeting point:

For the Topkapi Palace visit, meet your tour guide 15 minutes before the specified times (9.30 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, or 3.30 pm) at the Archaeological Museum entrance. Look for the white Istanbul Tourist Pass flag.

What to remember

Know in advance:

After booking, you will receive a separate e-mail from the activity provider with your entry tickets. The QR ticket will only be visible when in proximity to the venue. You will need internet connection on your smartphone to retrieve your QR ticket
Access to Topkapi Palace is only possible with a guide, and available daily except Tuesdays at 9.30 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm, and 3.30 pm. Reservations are not required. The guide will provide a 20-minute introduction. Once inside, you can explore the palace on your own until 5 pm
You can visit Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower and Hagia Sophia any time you want during the opening hours on the booked day. For updated opening hours, visit the venues' official websites
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, make sure to dress modestly by covering your arms and legs
All visitors are required to pass through security checks at the entrances

Remember to bring:

In Hagia Sofia, women are required to cover their hair with a scarf. If you forget to bring a scarf, you can purchase one before entering
Children must present their passports at the museum entrances to validate their age

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.

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