Combos

Combo: Dolmabahce Palace + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern Guided Tour

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!

Skip the lines to explore the Ottoman luxury of Dolmabahçe Palace, including the Crystal Staircase and Ceremonial Hall.

Witness the grandeur of the Palace's 285 rooms and 46 halls, set against the picturesque Bosphorus, with an expert guide.

A 45min guided tour of the Hagia Sophia unveils its transformation from church to mosque to a museum, showcasing different kinds of art.

Your guide will let you in on the history of this current-day museum. Take the moment to admire its mosaics and Islamic calligraphy.

Explore Istanbul's ancient underground water system and the enigmatic Medusa heads at the Basilica Cistern.

Uncover the mysteries of the Basilica Cistern, a marvel of Byzantine engineering, during a concise 30min tour.

Dolmabahce Palace

30min guided tour

Skip-the-line entry

English-speaking guide

Hagia Sophia

45min guided tour

Skip-the-line entry

English-speaking guide

Basilica Cistern

30min guided tour

Skip-the-line entry

English-speaking guide

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

91 reviews
How do we collect reviews?
These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.
27
63
0
0
1
What our guests say
Dr Szeszler G
Group
Verified booking
Mar 2024
The guided tour was good. It was not clear from the material that the 3 sites are not consecutive, but can be switched. But otherwise it was good.
Headout Guest
Verified booking
Aug 2024
Headout Guest
Verified booking
Aug 2024
Headout Guest
Verified booking
Aug 2024
Headout Guest
Verified booking
Aug 2024

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.

Accessibility

All 3 attractions are wheelchair accessible.

Additional note

During high season the security check waiting time for Hagia Sophia is around 60 minutes and at Blue Mosque 45 minutes.

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.

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

Daily: 10am & 2pm (except Fridays)

Fri: 2pm

Basilica Cistern

Daily: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at each of the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Points

Dolmabahce Palace Tour

Meet your guide at Dolmabahçe Clock Tower.

Address: Vişnezade, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. 38 A, 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye.

Landmark: Next to the Police controlle station.

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

Meet your guide at Dsign Cafe.

Address: Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.

Landmark: In front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome.

Guide Identifier: Your guide will be holding Headout or Istanbul Welcome Card flags.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point