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Istanbul Guided Tour Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cistern with Tickets

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Overview

Available languages

German
English

4 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

Guided tour of the Harem inside Topkapi Palace

What To Expect

1

Sultanahmet District

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.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Basilica Cistern

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.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

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
Small group tour
Language of the tour: German
Starting point:
Galataport Clock Tower Square, Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

German Tour from Sultanahmet

Meeting point is Sultanahmet: Choose this option to meet your guide at Ersoy Bufe kiosk in Sultanahmet Square (Old Town)
Small group tour
Language of the tour: German
Starting point:
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.
Meeting point is Sultanahmet: You will meet your guide at Ersoy Bufe kiosk in Sultanahmet Square
Language of the tour: English
Starting point:
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)
Small group tour
Language of the tour: English
Starting point:
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
Small group tour
Language of the tour: English
Starting point:
Galataport Clock Tower Square, Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Reviews

4.77

157 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • We had an incredible day,...

    Nicky M,

    Sep 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had an incredible day, our guide immersed us in every element of history, providing an incredible balance of education and time to explore

  • Great experience!

    Matthias G,

    Sep 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Mert was a great guide - knowledgeable but did not tell us to much. ;-) Visiting the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern ant the Topkapi Palace including the harem we did not have to wait at any place - we just cut in before the the skip-the-line lines. ;-)

  • Must do skip the line tour with engaging guide

    CynthiaLu O,

    Sep 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    MERT, our guide was excellent at covering three major sites within four hours in an organized interesting matter that also allowed us time at each site to explore. He introduced the information we needed to know took us around, then took questions so everyone could capture the information and then we All took time to look around personally he was very knowledgeable. Interesting and I would highly recommend doing this with him. He also is available for private specialty food tours, and other types of trips all around Turkey which sound very exciting.

  • Mert is the best!

    Katie N,

    Aug 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Mert was an amazing tour guide! With the prices of all the tickets, this tour is well worth it, plus Mert brought us to the front of every line so there was no waiting. Highly recommend!

  • Highlights of Istanbul tour - worth it!

    Ryan T,

    Aug 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful tour highlighting major parts of the city. The skip the line access was worth it alone, as there were long lines for most of the sites. The tour guide Furcan was knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend!

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4.77
157 reviews
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