Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia ticket
Attractions & guided tours

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

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$212.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
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. With hosted entry, your host will accompany you to the entrance for a smooth start before you head up to explore the views, supported by an audio guide 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. The guide will be holding a white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass® and istanbul.com logos so you can easily find the meeting point.

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.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Audio guide
  • check Skip-the-line tickets
Where

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

Meeting point:
For the Topkapi Palace tours: 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 and will walk with you to the Topkapi Palace entrance. For the Galata Tower tour: Please meet your host in front of the Bereketzade Fountain, right beside the Galata Tower, and arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected time. Your host will be holding a white 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
  • Galata Tower hosted entry is available every day except Friday at 11.30 am, 1.45 pm, 3.00 pm, 4.00 pm and 5.00 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 the 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
  • 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

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
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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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