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Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum Tour from Istanbul
Istanbul
About
Discover two of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks in one unforgettable experience.
Start with a hosted entry at Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, where your guide gives a short introduction before you explore its courtyards and royal collections, without the Harem section. Continue to the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a landmark of Byzantine architecture that reflects Istanbul’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
Audio guides are included and available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Por...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
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Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
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Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hosted Entry and Highlights Tour with professional English-speaking local guide for Topkapi Palace
Skip-the-ticket-line entry to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace
Audio guide available in 25 languages
Flexible exploration time at both sites
Tips
Gratuities
Entrance to the Harem Section of Topkapi Palace
Meeting Points
Departure
III. Ahmet Fountain
The 20-minute Topkapi Palace tour runs daily except Tuesday. Meet your guide 15 minutes early in front of the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III Look for the white flag.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum Tour from Istanbul
Istanbul
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$115.00
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About
Discover two of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks in one unforgettable experience.
Start with a hosted entry at Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, where your guide gives a short introduction before you explore its courtyards and royal collections, without the Harem section. Continue to the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a landmark of Byzantine architecture that reflects Istanbul’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
Audio guides are included and available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Por...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hosted Entry and Highlights Tour with professional English-speaking local guide for Topkapi Palace
Skip-the-ticket-line entry to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace
Audio guide available in 25 languages
Flexible exploration time at both sites
Tips
Gratuities
Entrance to the Harem Section of Topkapi Palace
Meeting Points
Departure
III. Ahmet Fountain
The 20-minute Topkapi Palace tour runs daily except Tuesday. Meet your guide 15 minutes early in front of the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III Look for the white flag.
Return
Itinerary
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Topkapi Palace
Please meet your guide in front of the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III at least 15 minutes before your tour starts. Your guide will be holding a white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass® and will walk with you to the Topkapi Palace entrance, which is just 1 minute away.
After meeting your guide, you will enter Topkapi Palace together, and your guide will provide a 20-minute highlights tour. After that, you can explore Topkapi Palace on your own.
To join the Topkapi Palace Hosted Entry and Highlights Tour, you can join one of the 20-minute tours. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
Please note that some sections of Topkapi Palace are temporarily closed, including the Outer Treasury (Weapon Collection), parts of the Matbah-i Amir Kitchen Complex, and the Petition Chamber / Audience Hall. All other areas remain open to visitors.
3 hours
2
Hagia Sophia Mosque
The Hagia Sophia tour does not offer hosted entry and highlights tour. You can explore individually with a professionally prepared audio guide.
Please note that restoration work is ongoing at Hagia Sophia, so some areas may be temporarily closed during your visit. Closures may change depending on the work inside.
You can visit the Hagia Sophia individually from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
