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Istanbul Museum Pass: Guided Tours & Skip-the-Line Access to Top Istanbul Attractions

Name: Istanbul Museum Pass: Guided Tours & Skip-the-Line Access to Top Istanbul Attractions
Start: 2026-09-24T00:00:00
End: 2026-09-24T23:00:00
Location: Istanbul

Make the most of a 1-day Istanbul trip with guided entry to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern, and more sights to explore.

See Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden’s Tower, Beylerbeyi Palace, Chora Museum, a Whirling Dervishes Show, or a Bosphorus cruise for extended sightseeing.

Receive a complimentary one-way private airport transfer between your hotel and Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport for guests on the same booking.

Your pass is valid for two years from the date of purchase, giving you ample time to activate the pass. Once activated, the pass remains valid for 1 complete day.

Validity: Pass valid for 1 day

Access to:

Skip-the-line entry & guided tour of Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern

Entry to Dolmabahce Palace, Maiden's Tower, Beylerbeyi Palace, Chora (Kariye Mosque) Museum, and more

Bosphorus Cruises (daytime or sunset options available, with Dinner, Turkish Breakfast, or Late Lunch)

One-way private airport transfer between your hotel and IST or SAW Airport

Whirling Dervishes Show

Pickup and drop-off for varied activities and tours

Guided tours of select museums and sites

Guidebook in 6 languages

Customer service via WhatsApp

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Mohammad T
Couple
Verified booking
Nov 2022
Hagia sofya and topkapi palace were good. However Turkish and Islamic museum guide didn't accompany us in the tour today and no tour guide is here in Dolmabachi palace. We were told 1:30 pm but no body showed up till now. Now is 2:26 pm.
Tomás B
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2022
It was a great tour. We really enjoyed the facts our guide Mehmet F. gave us along the ride.
Borhene B
Group
Verified booking
Nov 2021
Great experience with great guides. I asked the support team for a help with whatsApp and they were so reactive. appreciated
Morton M
Verified booking
Aug 2024
Headout Guest
Verified booking
Aug 2024

Discover more, spend less

This Istanbul museum pass is designed for travelers who want to combine the city’s headline historic sites with other cultural experiences in a single day. Guided visits to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern form the core of the pass, with additional access to sites such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden’s Tower, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Chora Museum. You can also choose from experiences including a Whirling Dervishes Show or Bosphorus cruise options, depending on your plan.

Getting around Istanbul made easier

A complimentary one-way private transfer between your hotel and Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport is included for pass holders on the same reservation. This can simplify either your arrival or departure, while the customer panel, 6-language guidebook, and WhatsApp support help with the practical details of your itinerary. Public transportation is not included, so plan separate travel between attractions, cruise departure points, and your accommodation.

Seamless activation

Access the customer panel through the details sent to your email.

Review the customer panel before your visit to check attraction instructions, guided-tour schedules, reservation requirements, and pickup details for selected activities.

Validity: Your E-pass is valid for up to 2 years from the date of purchase, allowing you to activate and use it before that deadline

What to bring

Smartphone: Your digital E-pass and customer panel are accessed on your smartphone, so bring a fully charged device throughout the day.

Headphones: Bring your own headphones if you plan to use any included audio-guide content.

Additional information

Tour list: Click here to view the included guided tours and departure points.

Guided museum entry: You must enter Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, the Archaeological Museum, and the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum with the included guide.

Hagia Sophia access: Foreign visitors use a separate entrance and may visit only the second floor of Hagia Sophia Mosque under current Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism regulations.

Security checks: Skip-the-line privileges apply to ticket lines only. Security screening may still be required at some attractions.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.