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Visit Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern in Istanbul on a tour with all skip-the-line tickets included. Experience the major highlights with an expert guide on a small-group tour.

Highlights

• Visit the highlights of Istanbul in a relaxed and intimate small-group setting.
• Enjoy skip the line tickets and priority admission to all listed attractions.
• Explore the world-famous Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern with tickets.
• Learn about the Ottomans on a guided tour through the Topkapi Palace.
• Benefit from convenient pickup at Galata Port or meeting point in Sultanahmet.

Description

Join a guided tour to discover Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul. Benefit from skip-the-line tickets and priority admission at the museum ticket offices led by your efficient guide. Enjoy a more personal experience in a small-group setting. Meet your guide in the Sultanahmet neighborhood at an easy spot and check out Istanbul's greatest monuments on a walking tour. Start with the Basilica Cistern, wander around the “Subterranean Palace,” and learn about its history. See the underground pillars and learn about Byzantine architecture. Walk on the wooden walkways over the water until the famous upside-down Medusa heads. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia with skip-the-line 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, minarets, and countless mosaics, paintings, and Roman columns. Continue to Topkapi Palace to explore the splendor of the Ottoman Empire. Enter the famous palace with skip-the-line tickets and priority admission. Discover the complex of buildings, pavilions, and courtyards. Explore the outer-terraced gardens and admire the view over the Golden Horn. Choose to visit the Harem with your included tickets at your leisure. Starting From Galataport Option for Cruise Guests If you are on a cruise holiday with a stop in Istanbul, don’t miss the chance to explore this stunning city. Choose the Galataport cruise port as your meeting point, where your guide will greet you upon arrival. From Galataport, travel via tram to the historic Sultanahmet neighborhood with your guide. Discover Istanbul’s major highlights, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern, with priority entry tickets for a seamless experience.

Includes

Professional licensed tour guide Intimate small-group setting Skip-the-line entry tickets for Hagia Sophia Skip-the-line entry tickets for Basilica Cistern Skip-the-line entry tickets for Topkapi Palace Skip-the-line entry tickets for the Harem Headsets to hear the guide better Galataport pickup if on a cruise ship (depending on the option chosen)

Important Information

• You will have to pass through airport-style security.
• Women are required to wear a headscarf when entering the mosque.
• Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees.
• You are not allowed to bring signs, symbols, banners, flags, documents, drawings, or any materials representing political, ideological, or religious beliefs inside the Hagia Sophia.
• If Basilica Cistern is closed, we visit Şerefiye (cistern of Theodosius) or Binbirdirek (Cistern of Philoxenos).
• Basilica Cistern has 50 steps going down and then up. There is no lift.
• Topkapi Palace is a vast complex with many sections to explore. During our tour, we’ll visit its most magnificent highlights. If you wish to see more, we recommend setting aside the afternoon to explore at your own pace.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund