Maximize savings with this 3-in-1 combo ticket valid for 3 days. Explore Istanbul's iconic Dolmabahçe Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern with an expert guide!
Highlights
Highlights
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Skip the lines to explore the Ottoman luxury of Dolmabahçe Palace, including the Crystal Staircase and Ceremonial Hall.
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Witness the grandeur of the Palace's 285 rooms and 46 halls, set against the picturesque Bosphorus, with an expert guide.
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A 45min guided tour of the Hagia Sophia unveils its transformation from church to mosque to a museum, showcasing different kinds of art.
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Your guide will let you in on the history of this current-day museum. Take the moment to admire its mosaics and Islamic calligraphy.
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Explore Istanbul's ancient underground water system and the enigmatic Medusa heads at the Basilica Cistern.
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Uncover the mysteries of the Basilica Cistern, a marvel of Byzantine engineering, during a concise 30min tour.
Inclusions
Inclusions
Dolmabahce Palace
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30min guided tour
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Skip-the-line entry
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English-speaking guide
Hagia Sophia
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45min guided tour
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Skip-the-line entry
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English-speaking guide
Basilica Cistern
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30min guided tour
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Skip-the-line entry
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English-speaking guide
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Reviews
Reviews
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Mar, 2024
Ticket validity
Ticket validity
These tickets are valid for 2 days from the date of purchase.
Your experience
Your experience
Save Big with a 3-attraction guided tour combo valid for 3 days! Explore Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern with an expert guide and enjoy skip-the-line access.
Dolmabahçe Palace
Visit the Dolmabahçe Palace to experience the grandeur of the Ottoman era. In just 30 minutes, an English-speaking guide will show you around, skipping the long lines. You'll see the palace's luxurious interior and its estimated value of over 1.5 billion USD, all set against the beautiful Bosphorus.
Hagia Sophia
Next, explore the Hagia Sophia, a testament to Byzantine architecture that's been standing for 1,400 years. A 45-minute guided tour in English will help you appreciate its stunning mosaic artworks. The building's history is fascinating—it's been a church, a mosque, and now it's a museum, blending Islamic and Christian art.
Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern is the largest ancient water cistern in Istanbul. A quick 30-minute tour lets you skip the lines and take in this underground marvel, including the famous Medusa heads. It's a prime example of historical engineering, once crucial for the city above.
Operating hours
Operating hours
Know before you go
Know before you go
Accessibility
- All 3 attractions are wheelchair accessible.
Additional note
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During high season the security check waiting time for Hagia Sophia is around 60 minutes and at Blue Mosque 45 minutes.
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To enter the Hagia Sofia, women must cover their knees, shoulders, and chest. They must also partially cover their hair with a scarf. Men must cover their knees and shoulders.
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If you do not have a scarf or body cover, you can buy them at the entrance (a scarf is €1 and a body cover is €3)
Timings
Dolmabahce Palace
- Daily: 10am, 11:30am, 12:45pm, 2pm (except on Mondays)
Hagia Sophia
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Daily: 10am & 2pm (except Fridays)
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Fri: 2pm
Basilica Cistern
- Daily: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at each of the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting Points
Dolmabahce Palace Tour
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Meet your guide at Dolmabahçe Clock Tower.
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Address: Vişnezade, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. 38 A, 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye.
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Landmark: Next to the Police controlle station.
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Guide Identifier: Your guide will be holding Headout or Istanbul Welcome Card flags at Dolmabahce Clock Tower.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern Tours
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Meet your guide at Dsign Cafe.
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Address: Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.
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Landmark: In front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome.
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Guide Identifier: Your guide will be holding Headout or Istanbul Welcome Card flags.
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