Istanbul Guided Tour Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cistern with Tickets

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From EUR 99

4.70
103 reviews

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

Options

Group Tour German-Sultanahmet

Meet your guide in Sultanahmet: Choose this tour to join the tour in Sultanahmet old town
Starting point:
Ersoy Bufe, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Group Tour English-Galataport

Choose this option for an English Group Tour from Galataport to explore Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern.
Starting point:
Galataport Clock Tower Square, Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Group Tour English-Sultanahmet

Sultanahmet meeting spot Ersoy: Choose this option to join your tour in Sultanahmet old town Ersoy Bufe
Starting point:
Ersoy Bufe, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Group Tour German - Galataport

Choose this option if you are on a cruise ship and will meet your guide at Galataport.
Starting point:
Galataport Clock Tower Square, Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

24 people group tour - English

For Larger Groups
Starting point:
Ersoy Bufe, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Reviews

4.70

103 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent tour

    Jonathan F,

    May 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent tour with Murat, very knowledgeable, explained everything very well in perfect English, also gave lots of little tips for tourists.

  • Perfect length any longer would have been too much. Great tour

    Lizzzy F,

    May 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Four hour tour with Sabih who was very knowledgeable. The tour included the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and the Topake Palace. Prepare to spend at least two extra hours at the Palace to hit all the highlights. Don’t skip the Relic Room or the Treasury Room. Also great views of the golden horn from the palace. Women need to bring a head scarf for the Hagia Sophia. We were beat after the tour. I would suggest a four hour tour along with the extra stops after make for a very full day! We stopped at the Blue mosque on our own after and is another must see site.

  • Learned so much and our guide was so knowledgeable. Very informative and made so much information easy to understand.

    Ruth H,

    May 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    There is so much history and the buildings are breathtaking. Seeing the Bosphorous from the Topkapi Palace was a highlight.

  • Marat was awesome!

    Josh T,

    May 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Marat was great. He was Barry knowledgeable about all the hidden lore of the ottomans and although it didn’t come with our package he gave us a little extra tour as we went into the Harem at the Sultans palace. The tickets were included but not our guide. He was very gracious.

  • Wonderful!

    Roberta B,

    Apr 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful way to explore the main historical attractions in Istanbul. Our guide (Melissa?) was extremely well prepared, passionate, took time to delve into the details and answer any questions with visible care and attention. Really grateful for this experience.