Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum and Galata Tower Fast-Track Ticket

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
• Galata Tower tours take place daily (except Friday) at 11:00, 13:30, 15:00, and 16:30
• 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
• Some sections may be temporarily closed for maintenance. For the updated opening hours and temporary closures, visit the locations' websites