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Guided tour
Take 2 days to go for a tour of the Blue Mosque with a guide and skip-the-line entry to Topkapi Palace with a guided tour with this economical combo.
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Enjoy convenient skip-the-line entry to Topkapi Palace with a guide, the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400 years.
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Revisit Ottoman history and gaze at the weaponry on display, the palace kitchen, and its collection of over 12,000 porcelain pieces from China and Japan
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Delve into the rich Byzantine heritage with a guided tour of the 17th-century Ottoman masterpiece of the Blue Mosque.
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The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Blue Mosque has 20,000 blue handmade tiles adorning its interior, complete with 6 carved minarets.
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Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a guided tour of the Basilica Cistern and marvel at its iconic Greek design.
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Fun Fact: One of the remarkable pieces in the palace kitchen's collection is a celadon bowl from China that would change colour if the food within contained poison.
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Topkapi Palace
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Skip-the-line entry to Topkapi Palace
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1-hr guided tour of the Topkapi Palace
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Access to Topkapi Palace's Harem section
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English-speaking guide
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Audio guide app in 10 languages
Blue Mosque
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1-hr guided tour of the Blue Mosque
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English-speaking guide
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Audio guide app in 10 languages
Guided tour of Basilica Cistern (optional)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Karen
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Our Topkapi guided tour with our guide, Vusra, was great! We had a small group of about 12 people, and Vusra was a wealth of info. We were able to go through the whole palace. Skip the line was great. Allot the whole afternoon if you want to go through everything with reasonable detail. Blue Palace entry is free so dont get duped into including that in a paid package.Carmen
May, 2025Verified booking
Monica
Jan, 2025Verified booking
We got lost at the entrance, we couldn't find the Topkapi café, I don't remember the name but he just explained the map of the place and told us to walk around it, I thought he was going to accompany us and explain the tour.
James
Sep, 2024Verified booking
I felt cheated. They did the free entry tour first. The guide went on an on and and was hard to hear. He didn't give us enough time to get to the second paid entry tour and we ran out of time and was not able to make it to the paid entry to the palace. Felt we lost $260 euros for our 4 tickets. Insist on doing the palace tour first.Adrian
May, 2024Verified booking
Pentru prima vizita, programati-va minim 3-4 ore, rabdare multa si bucurati-va de o experienta deosebita, ce nu trebuie ratata. Ideal sa aveti ghid...povestile si detaliile fiecarui, fac diferenta.
Save loads with these combo tickets to 2 iconic attractions of Istanbul, and get 2 days to visit them. Witness the wonders of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Blue Mosque with a guide, and enjoy skip-the-line access for a guided tour of Topkapi Palace.
Ottoman Royalty at Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace, built in the 15th century, was the official residence of the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years. With skip-the-line tickets, bypass the long queues and explore the vast palace with your guide. Explore different areas like the Treasury, which houses some of the most valuable artifacts from the Ottoman Empire. The Imperial Council Chamber, with distinctive Ottoman domes and intricately designed Kütahya tiles lining the walls, is another must-see attraction. Spectacular views of the Bosphorus Strait and the city of Istanbul from the palace's gardens and courtyards make for a picture-perfect scenery.
Enveloped in a Dreamy Blue Glow
As you enter the spacious courtyard of the mosque, you will be greeted by a beautiful fountain and a special area for ablution. The lower levels and interior walls of the mosque are adorned with over 20,000 handmade İznik-style blue ceramic tiles. The mosque is steeped in the rich history and secrets of the Ottoman Empire, dating back to its opening in 1616. Marvel at the stunning crystal chandeliers and observe the clever use of ostrich eggs within them. These eggs serve the purpose of keeping away spiders and preventing cobwebs from forming inside the mosque.
Important Information
Blue Mosque
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Its recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
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This tour is not available on Tuesdays.
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There could be a waiting line during peak seasons at Blue Mosque which may take up to 60 mins.
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Scarves and body covers can be purchased at the entrance for 1€ and 3€ respectively.
Topkapi Palace
- It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at Chimney Bistro.
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Address: Cankurtaran, Soğuk Çeşme Sk. No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.
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Identifier: Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point with Headout or a 'MEGAPASS' badge.
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