Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Dolmabahce Palace

Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Dolmabahce Palace

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About this experience

Explore Topkapi Palace with hosted entry, where your guide provides a short introduction before you continue on your own. Visit the majestic Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, and discover the elegance of Dolmabahce Palace, reflecting the splendor of the Ottoman era. At the Galata Tower, enjoy hosted entry as your host leads you to the entrance for easy access to its panoramic views over the city and the Bosphorus.

Audio guides are available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Urdu, and Croatian.

Operating Hours:
Topkapi Palace: 09:30, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 15:30 (closed Tuesdays)
Dolmabahce Palace: 09:00 - 17:00 (closed Mondays)
Galata Tower: 11:30, 13:45, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 (closed Fridays)
Hagia Sophia: 09:00 - 19:00
Plan your visits accordingly!

Available options

TPHS84

What's included

Flexible time to explore all four sites

Skip-the-ticket-line entry to Galata Tower, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Dolmabahce Palace

Audio guides available in 25 languages

Entrance to Harem Sections of Topkapi Palace and Dolmabahce Palace

Hosted Entry with professional English-speaking local guide for Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

Join a 20-minute guided tour of Topkapi Palace with included audio guide in 25 languages. Entry is only possible with your host/guide. Tours run daily except Tuesdays at 09:30, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, and 15:30. Please meet your host/guide 15 minutes early at the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III and look for the white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass logo.

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.

Stop 2

The Dolmabahce Palace visit does not include hosted entry or a guided highlights tour. Explore the Dolmabahce Palace and Harem at your own pace with a professionally prepared audio guide available in 25 languages. The palace is open daily (except Mondays) between 09:00 and 17:00.

Stop 3

The Hagia Sophia Mosque visit does not include hosted entry or a guided highlights tour. You can explore independently with a professionally prepared audio guide available in 25 languages. The mosque is open every day from 09:00 to 19:30, except during prayer times.

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.

Stop 4

Discover the breathtaking view of Istanbul from the Galata Tower, one of the city’s oldest and most iconic landmarks. With hosted entry, your host will accompany you to the entrance for smooth access before you head up to explore the panoramic views with the audio guide available in 25 languages.

What's not included

Tips

Gratuities

Available languages

Audio guide

Guide guide

Written guide

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting point

Galata Tower hosted entry is available every day except Friday at 11:30, 13:45, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00. Meet your host in front of the Bereketzade Fountain, right beside the Galata Tower, and arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected time. Host will be holding a purple and fuchsia umbrella.