Istanbul Guided Tour Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cistern with Tickets
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Overview
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.
Ticket Options
4 Options Available
Starting From Galataport: $158.62
Group Tour In German: $135.64
24 people group tour - English: $103.92
Group Tour In English: $135.64
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Starting from Galata Port (If this option is selected)
- 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
What's not Included
- Transport to the meeting spot
- Guided tour of the Harem inside Topkapi Palace
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Istanbul has notoriously bad traffic. Give time to get to the meeting spot more than you may have planned
- You can choose to visit the Harem at your own leisure. Tickets are included
- 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.
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security which may be long in high season and holidays.
- Expect long lines at the Hagia Sophia in high season and during holidays.
- If Basilica Cistern is closed we visit Şerefiye (cistern of Theodosius) or Binbirdirek (Cistern of Philoxenos).
- Please note that women should be required to wear a headscarf when entering the mosque.
- Please note that both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Shorts, sleeveless tops, and other revealing attire are not permitted inside.
- Please note that wearing or displaying any specific religious symbols or attire is not permitted.
- 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.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Please note that the 'Starting from Galata Port' option is available only for cruise guests.
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