Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum and Galata Tower Fast-Track Ticket
Attractions & guided tours

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

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$171.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Czech
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
  • Swift access to three iconic landmarks: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Galata Tower
  • Delve into the fascinating history of Hagia Sophia with an audio guide
  • Enjoy a concise introduction to Topkapi Palace before exploring at your own pace
  • Ascend swiftly to Galata Tower for awe-inspiring views of Istanbul's skyline
  • Experience Istanbul's cultural heritage
What to expect

Immerse yourself in Istanbul's rich history is made effortless with this skip-the-line combo ticket, granting you swift access to three iconic landmarks: Topkapi Palace Museum, Hagia Sophia Museum, and Galata Tower.

At the Hagia Sophia Museum, your QR tickets provide immediate entry, allowing you to explore the mosque’s interior at your own pace. Simply activate your ticket within 50 meters of the site using an internet connection and let the audio guide lead you through its history. The Topkapi Palace Museum offers a similar experience, where a professional guide meets you at a designated point and gives a concise 20-minute introduction before you continue on your own. For the Galata Tower, a hosted entry system is provided: your host accompanies you to the entrance, helps you bypass the ticket lines, and ensures a smooth start before you head up to enjoy the panoramic views and audio guide.

The Galata Tower completes this cultural journey. With skip-the-line access, you'll swiftly ascend to take in the awe-inspiring views of Istanbul's skyline. An audio guide will accompany you, sharing insights into this remarkable landmark.

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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:
To enter the Topkapi Palace: 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. To enter the Galata Tower: Meet your host in front of the Bereketzade Fountain, right beside the Galata Tower, and arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected time. The host will be holding a white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass® and istanbul.com logos.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • You can visit the locations any time you want during the opening hours on the day of the booking
  • After booking, you will receive your entry ticket QR ticket via a separate e-mail from the local operator
  • You will need an internet connection on your smartphone to retrieve your QR ticket. The QR ticket will only be visible when in proximity to the venue
  • 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
  • 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 5:00pm
  • Topkapi Palace tours take place daily (except Tuesday) at 09:30am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm
  • Galata Tower tours take place daily (except Friday) at 11:30am, 1:45pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
  • The Hagia Sophia Museum entrance ticket only gives access to the 2nd-floor visitor areas, but not to the Mosque's prayer areas
  • In Hagia Sofia, remember to wear modest clothing (arms and legs covered). 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
  • Kindly note that due to the limited capacity of the locations, you might wait in the queue to enter even with the skip-the-line ticket
  • The mosque is only open for half a day on the first day of Ramadan and the Sacrifice Festivals
  • Some sections may be temporarily closed for maintenance. For the updated opening hours and temporary closures, visit the locations' websites
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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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