Bestseller Ticket: Discover the Icons - Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern
Bestseller Ticket: Discover the Icons - Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern
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Explore Istanbul's Timeless Treasures: Marvel at the Majestic Hagia Sophia, Descend into the Mystical Basilica Cistern, and Wander through the Opulent Topkapi Palace.

About this activity
Duration
Flexible
Audio Guide
English, German, Italian, Spanish, French
Ticket
Tour
Full Day Tour
Combo
Highlights
  • Flexible All-Day Valid Ticket: Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace with an all-day valid ticket, giving you the flexibility to visit each attraction when it suits you best.
    Skip the Ticket Line: Save precious time and avoid long ticket queues, allowing you to immerse yourself in the wonders of Istanbul without delay.
    Audio Guide: Enhance your visit with an informative audio guide, offering deep insights and fascinating stories about each site.
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Hıstorical Istanbul Day Itinerary Morning:9:00 AM - Hagia Sophia: Start your day at the magnificent Hagia Sophia. Take advantage of the audio guide to learn about its rich history and architectural wonders. Spend around 1.5 hours here, marveling at the vast dome and intricate mosaics.Mid-Morning:10:30 AM - Basilica Cistern: A short walk from Hagia Sophia, ...

Hıstorical Istanbul Day Itinerary 

Morning:

  • 9:00 AM - Hagia Sophia: Start your day at the magnificent Hagia Sophia. Take advantage of the audio guide to learn about its rich history and architectural wonders. Spend around 1.5 hours here, marveling at the vast dome and intricate mosaics.

Mid-Morning:

  • 10:30 AM - Basilica Cistern: A short walk from Hagia Sophia, descend into the atmospheric Basilica Cistern. Explore the underground marvel and its eerie columns. Allocate around 45 minutes to an hour to fully appreciate this Byzantine engineering feat.

Lunch:

  • 12:00 PM - Lunch Break: Enjoy a delicious Turkish lunch at a nearby restaurant or café. Try local delicacies such as kebabs, mezes, or a classic Turkish pide.

Afternoon:

  • 1:30 PM - Topkapi Palace: Head to the Topkapi Palace and use your skip-the-line ticket to avoid queues. Spend about 2-3 hours exploring the lavish courtyards, ornate rooms, and the intriguing Harem section. Don't miss the treasury and its incredible collection of jewels and artifacts.

Late Afternoon:

  • 4:30 PM - Stroll through Gülhane Park: Adjacent to Topkapi Palace, take a leisurely walk through Gülhane Park. It's a great spot to relax and enjoy the lush greenery.

Evening:

  • 6:00 PM - Dinner in Sultanahmet: Finish your day with a delightful dinner in the historic Sultanahmet area. Choose a restaurant with a view of the illuminated Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque, and savor more of Istanbul's culinary delights.

Optional:

  • 8:00 PM - Evening Walk: If you have energy left, take an evening stroll around the historic center, soaking in the night-time ambiance and beautifully lit landmarks.

This itinerary offers a balanced mix of sightseeing, relaxation, and culinary experiences, ensuring you make the most of your day in Istanbul.

Includes
  • Hagia Sophia skip the tickets lines
  • Topkapi Palace skip the tickets lines
  • Basilica Cistern skip the tickets lines
  • Audio guide on your smartphone
Excludes
  • Tour guide
  • Nobody can skip the security lines
  • No food or drinks
How It Works

Receive your tickets right after the confirmation.
Visit the attractions during the opening hours.

Hagia Sophia:
Daily 9AM - 7PM
Fridays 2PM - 7PM

Basilica Cistern 
Daily 9AM - 7PM

Topkapi Palace:
9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM
Tuesdays closed

Important Information:
We skip the ticket lines, but we can not skip the security lines. 
In high season the security lines can take up to 60 minutes for Hagia Sophia, 15 minutes at Basilica and Topkapi

Insider Tip:
Visit the Hagia Sophia before 10AM or after 4PM for a less security line.

Know before you go to Hagia Sophia

  • Dress Code: Women must cover their hair and shoulders. Scarves are available for 3 Euro.
  • Men & women must cover their knees. If you wear shorts, you can buy a bodycover for 3 Euro.
  • Only Turkish citizens are allowed in the prayer area of Hagia Sophia.
  • This Hagia Sophia ticket gives you access to the Visiting Area & Upper gallery, not the prayer area.
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Bestseller Ticket: Discover the Icons - Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern
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Mette Norway
Very nice tour to Hagia Sophia, basilica cistern and Topkapı palace. Gamze was a super nice guide:)
Arda - Turkiye
Fun tour with good speaking guides. I recommend.
Norway
Friendly and knowledgeable guides made the visits to the sites interesting, efficient and fun! Skip the line is absolutely worth it! The opportunity to spread the activities from a combo ticke over a couple of days and at flexible hours, was really making this an excellent option for us. One suggestion for improvement is to give the adress to the meeting point not only a description - we struggled to find it the first time.
Russell - England
The trip did not start until just after 10am and we were instructed to arrive at the meeting point at 0930 which was a waste of 30 minutes, however once the trip began the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The Hagia Sofia has so much history and the Basilica Cisterns were amazing. The Topkapi Palace was huge, you need a lot of time to see everything there. Having a guide for the day was very helpful and jumping the ticket queue at the Basilica Cisterns really saved us a lot of time. Overall a good day, made much easier with a guide.
Cathy - Australia
Our guide Haktan (not sure if I spelled correct) was great. Very knowledgeable and always answers any questions you may have eg how to get back to hotel using the T1 tram. Meeting point easy to find via directions giving in confirmation email. I did think the tour was over priced eg $60Euros
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