Skip-the-Line Entrance to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
Attractions & guided tours

Skip-the-Line Entrance to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern

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$163.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
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
What to expect

Embark on an effortless exploration of Istanbul’s highlights, including the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern. With skip-the-line tickets and audio guides at your disposal, you're set for a seamless journey through history.

At the Topkapi Palace, you'll benefit from priority access with a guided tour. A guide will greet you at the meeting point, offering a brief yet comprehensive overview of the palace's rich history and key features. You can then delve into its grand courtyards, verdant gardens, and the renowned Harem at your own pace.

Step into the historic Hagia Sophia Museum without the hassle of waiting in line. The accompanying audio guide will shed light on the intricate design and storied past of Hagia Sophia.

Gain swift entry to the ancient Basilica Cistern with your skip-the-line ticket. As you admire its towering columns and serene waters, the audio guide will reveal the intriguing history and Roman engineering that underpin this cistern.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Audio guide
  • check Skip-the-line ticket
Where
Meeting point:
For the Topkapi Palace Hosted Entry and Highlights Tour, visitors should meet the tour guide at Topkapi Cafe, Cankurtaran, Soğuk Çeşme Sk. No:4, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, at least 15 minutes before the guided tour time; while the Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern can be visited freely during its opening hours on the booked day.
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'll receive your entry ticket QR ticket via separate e-mail from supplier
  • The QR ticket will only be visible when in proximity to the venue
  • You'll need 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
  • Topkapi Palace tour hours are 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2:30 pm, 3pm, 3:30pm. Closed on Tuesdays
  • To enter the Topkapi Palace, you must take part in the guided tour operated as Hosted Entry every hour from 09:30am to 3:30pm. Reservations are not required
  • The guide will provide a 20-minute introduction and then accompany visitors inside the palace. Once inside, visitors can explore the palace on their own until 5 PM
  • 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, remember to wear modest clothing (arms and legs covered). Women must cover their hair with a scarf. If you forget to bring your own scarf, you can buy one before you enter
  • The mosque is only open for half a day on the first day of Ramadan and the Sacrifice Festivals
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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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