Istanbul Guided Tour Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cistern with Tickets
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About this experience
All tickets are included on this efficiently organized tour.
Benefit from priority admission to museums, allowing you to skip the lines and make the most of your time.
Explore the major highlights of historical Istanbul on a guided tour that takes you to the must-see attractions.
With an expert guide, step inside the magnificent Hagia Sophia and gain insights into its rich history.
Visit the Basilica Cistern where you can marvel at the unique upside-down Medusa heads.
Stroll through the impressive Topkapi Palace and learn about the Ottomans.
Benefit from convenient pickup at Galata Port or meeting point in Sultanahmet.
Available options
German Tour from Sultanahmet
Meeting point is Sultanahmet: Choose this option to meet your guide at Ersoy Bufe kiosk in Sultanahmet Square (Old Town)<br/>Small group tour<br/>Language of the tour: German<br/>Starting point:<br/>Ersoy Bufe, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Larger Group up to 24 People
Shared group: Choose this option for an affordable price, offering a larger group capacity of up to 24 people.<br/>Meeting point is Sultanahmet: You will meet your guide at Ersoy Bufe kiosk in Sultanahmet Square<br/>Language of the tour: English<br/>Starting point:<br/>Ersoy Bufe, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
English Tour from Sultanahmet
Meeting point is Sultanahmet: Choose this option to meet your guide at Ersoy Bufe kiosk in Sultanahmet Square (Old Town)<br/>Small group tour<br/>Language of the tour: English<br/>Starting point:<br/>Ersoy Bufe, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
English Tour from Galataport
Meeting point is Galataport: If you are on a cruise ship, choose this option to meet your guide at Galataport Clock Tower Square<br/>Small group tour<br/>Language of the tour: English<br/>Starting point:<br/>Galataport Clock Tower Square, Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
German Tour from Galataport
Meeting point at Galataport: Choose this option if you are on a cruise ship and will meet your guide at Galataport Clock Tower Square<br/>Small group tour<br/>Language of the tour: German<br/>Starting point:<br/>Galataport Clock Tower Square, Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
What's included
Headsets to hear the guide better
Professional expert guide for insider's knowledge
Small group tour for 4 hours at a relaxed pace
Pre-reserved tickets for the Harem
Pre-reserved ticket for Hagia Sophia
Pre-reserved tickets for the Basilica Cistern
Pre-reserved tickets for Topkapi Palace
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
Meet your expert guide and join your small-group walking tour in the heart of Istanbul's old town Sultanahmet to visit the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace.
2
Stop 2
Make the most of your time in Istanbul with a skip-the-line entry to the Basilica Cistern. Explore the famous Basilica Cistern and travel back in time on a tour led by a local guide.
See the underground pillars and learn about Byzantine architecture. Walk on the wooden walkways over the water until the famous upside-down Medusa head.
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Stop 3
Visit the Hagia Sophia with pre-reserved tickets and witness the most significant site of the Greek Orthodox religion in Istanbul and learn how it was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. Explore the stunning monument with elements of a mosque and a church standing next to each other.
Admire the basilica’s stunning dome and minarets, and countless mosaics, paintings, and Roman columns. Learn how the impressive İznik tiles were added over time in the Mosque, how the stunning Virgin Mary mosaic was made, and why the Ottomans chose to bury their sultans in the courtyard.
4
Stop 4
Continue your journey to Topkapi Palace, and enter the museum with priority admission. Here you can explore the palace grounds, courtyards, and several exhibitions on a guided tour. Marvel at its opulence and mystery as you learn about this period in Istanbul’s history.
Later on, choose to visit the Harem at your leisure. Tour includes admission tickets for the Harem
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Stop 5
At the end of our guided tour, choose to visit the Harem, at your own leisure with your included tickets.
What's not included
Guided tour of the Harem inside Topkapi Palace
Available languages
Guide guide
DE
EN
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Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Topkapi Palace is a vast complex with multiple sections open for visit. During our tour, we’ll visit the most magnificent masterpieces. However, if you wish to explore all sections at your leisure, we recommend allocating the afternoon to explore the rest of the Palace grounds.
Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
Women are required to wear a headscarf when entering the mosque.
Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Shorts, sleeveless tops, and other revealing attire are not permitted inside.
Do not bring signs, symbols, banners, flags, documents, drawings, or any materials representing political, ideological, or religious beliefs inside the Hagia Sophia.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Please note that the 'Starting from Galata Port' option is available only for cruise guests.
Please note that children under 7 are not permitted on this tour.
Please note that skip-the-line access is available for adults only. Children under the age of 7 do not benefit from this access.
Meeting point
Choose this option only if you are on a cruise ship!
We will meet at Galataport Clock Tower Square, next to the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a sign that says "Walks In Europe." Address: Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
Important notes
Please meet your guide and join the tour. Your voucher is not an admission ticket. Your guide will have the necessary pre-reserved tickets with them.
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