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Istanbul Top Museums 3-Day Pass: Guided Tour + Entry Tickets & Free Bosphorus Cruise

Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia Sophia
Exterior of Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, part of the 3-day museum pass guided tour.

Explore Istanbul with this super saver ticket and get access to Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, a skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia with an audio guide, and a Bosphorus Cruise.

Highlights

  • Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Istanbul’s top attractions – Topkapi Palace and Basicilia Cistern, a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise, and guided tours of Hagia Sophia.
  • With a validity of 3 days, use this ticket to explore each site at your own pace or do all tours in one day with the same tour guide in 5 hours.
  • Listen to the famed history of these famous landmarks from your expert English-speaking guide and an audio guide app available in 8 languages.
  • Relax, as you sail away on the Bosphorus waterway on a 90-minute cruise and take in the spectacular beauty of Istanbul.
  • Did you know? Istanbul was once the capital city of three empires – Roman, Latin, and Ottoman.

Inclusions

  • 60-min Topkapi Palace tour with skip-the-line entry
  • 30-min Basilica Cistern tour with skip-the-line entry
  • 60-min Hagia Sophia tour with entry
  • 90-min Bosphorus Cruise ticket
  • English-speaking guide for all attractions
  • Audio app in 10 languages

Cancellation policy

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

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Guests from United Kingdom, United States, Italy and over 23 countries have loved this experience
Michael  Streitz

Michael

3/5

Oct, 2024

The tour to the Hagia Sofia and Blue mosque and Bascillica Cistern were great. The Bosphorus ferry was a total mess.very disorganized and way too much walking. Why can't you limit the size of the group. The tour guide couldnt control such a large group. No one could hear him. No one knew they had to go to the online desk to get a cruise ticket. People were just running wildly to try to keep up with him. Very unruly. That's the reason we gave an average rating.
Viktor Fruehwirth

Viktor

3/5

Jun, 2024

Kürzlich haben wir eine Tour zu einigen der berühmtesten Sehenswürdigkeiten Istanbuls unternommen, darunter die Hagia Sophia, die Blaue Moschee und die Cisterna Basilica. Leider war das Erlebnis insgesamt sehr enttäuschend, da weder Audioguides noch Kopfhörer zur Verfügung gestellt wurden. Wir waren eine große Gruppe und es war fast unmöglich, den Führer zu hören oder die Erklärungen zu verstehen. Die geschichtlichen und kulturellen Hintergründe, die diese Orte so faszinierend machen, gingen uns so völlig verloren. Ohne Audioguide oder Kopfhörer waren wir gezwungen, uns durch die Menge zu drängen und die Informationen selbst zu suchen, was den Besuch sehr stressig und unbefriedigend machte. Für ein so wichtiges touristisches Ziel hätten wir einen viel besseren Service erwartet. Insgesamt war die Tour absolut schlecht organisiert und wir würden sie unter den gegebenen Umständen nicht weiterempfehlen. Eine Investition in Audioguides und Kopfhörer wäre dringend erforderlich, um den Besuchern ein zufriedenstellendes und informatives Erlebnis zu bieten.
Oliver Goette

Oliver

5/5

Jun, 2024

The 3 guides for Topkapi, Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Mosque, Sunken Palace were excellent: there was helpful information and comments that are not in the guidebook and they were very helpful!
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Reneta Ancheva Vuteva

Reneta

5/5

May, 2024

Everything was great!! The organization was perfect and all guides were super nice! The whole experience was super interesting thanks to the great tour guides and all the great stories they told us. It was definitely worth it.
Margarita Sepulveda Medina

Margarita

3/5

Jan, 2024

The app to make reservations is excellent. There is always the concern if it is real and not a fraud. I can attest that it is real, it is not a fraud. They are very punctual according to the times indicated for each tour. There has never been any inconvenience. Two things need to be improved: They walk too fast forgetting that in the group there are older people who walk slower. And when they offer the tour, they explain almost nothing because they are in a hurry to leave. My tour at the Blue Mosque was about 30 minutes when it was supposed to be 90 minutes. The Hagia Sophia tour took about 15 minutes.
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These tickets are valid for 3 days from the date of purchase.

Revel in hassle-free access to the top attractions of Istanbul! This super-saver ticket is valid for three days and grants you access to each site once!

Hagia Sophia

Originally a church that was later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire, and finally, a museum, enter the Hagia Sophia, the meeting point of two major religions of the world. From the beautiful galleries to Ottoman Tombs, witness the showcase of a unique history in an alluring way.

Topkapi Palace

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, and home to the Ottoman Sultans for over 400 years, the Topkapi Palace has several courtyards, pavilions, and gardens to explore. Get a feel of the local legends, myths, and stories about the palace. Spot the harem and exit the attraction with the feeling of understanding Istanbul better!

Basicilia Cistern

'From Russia With Love' and 'Inferno'- do any of these ring a bell? The Basicilia Cistern has always been a part of popular culture that was built during the reign of Justinian I. This structure is a paragon of 6th-century Byzantine architecture. As you enter this colossal marvel, a dim golden hue that glistens off the surface of the water will welcome you. The Medusa column bases, located in the northwest portion of the Cistern are an absolutely mesmerizing sight. Hear about the mysterious origin of the two stone heads oriented sideways from your guide.

Bosphorus Cruise

Sail along the beautiful Bosphorus Waterway for 90 mins. Board your cruise at Dentur Avrasya Kabatas, and a marine officer will welcome you at the pier. Onboard, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and soak in the phenomenal views of the city. Spot the impressive Hagià Sophia domes, the Galata Tower that soars over the entire city, and the legendary Bosphorus Bridge, which is known to connect Europe and Asia.

Accessibility

  • Facilities: Pram/Stroller Accessibility.

What's not allowed

  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for pets.

Additional information

  • For Hagia Sophia, Women are required to cover their knees, shoulders, and chest. Their hair should be partially covered with a scarf. Men are required to cover their knees and shoulders. If you don't have a scarf or covering, it can be purchased at the entrance, at your own expense.
  • With this admission ticket (except for Hagia Sophia), you will skip the ticket line, but not the security line. During high season, the security check could take up to 30 minutes.
  • It is recommended to carry your headphones and charged smartphone.
  • Your guide will show you the way to each attraction, then you can set your own pace for exploring.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket Redemption Points

Guided Tours

  • Meet your guide at Dsign Cafe.

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

-Landmark: Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, Hippodrome.

  • Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point with Headout Flags.

Get directions to the meeting point

Bosphorus Cruise

  • Board your cruise at DENTUR Kabatas Pier.

  • Address: Ömer Avni, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No:34/a, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye.

Get directions to the meeting point

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