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Skip the line at three iconic Istanbul landmarks with a single discounted combo ticket.
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Explore Topkapi Palace’s courtyards, Imperial Harem, and Ottoman treasures at your own pace.
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Admire Hagia Sophia’s mosaics, minarets, and layered history with an included audio guide in 5 languages.
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Descend into the eerie, columned world of the Basilica Cistern — the city's ancient underground water system. Catch a glimpse of ancient columns and the large, mysterious Medusa’s head.
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Fun fact: The Basilica Cistern's Medusa heads are still a mystery — no one knows where they came from or why they’re sideways.
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Basilica Cistern
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Skip-the-line entry
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Audio guide downloadable in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, & Turkish
Hagia Sophia
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Skip-the-line entry
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Access to Hagia Sophia's Upper Gallery visiting area
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Audio guide downloadable in English, German, French, Italian, & Spanish
Topkapi Palace
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Skip-the-line entry
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Access to Topkapi Palace Harem (Royal Apartments & Imperial Hall)
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Access to Topkapi Palace Museum (Treasury & Sacred Relics Room)
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Audio guide downloadable in English, Arabic, French, German, & Spanish
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Tour through the heart of Istanbul with one skip-the-line entry ticket, and explore each with a multilingual audio guide. Each location is a short walk from the next, making this the easiest way to see the city’s highlights in a single day. No fixed timings, just flexible, immersive sightseeing at your own pace.
Basilica Cistern
Step away from the light to walk into an underground world filled with ancient columns and eerie reflections. Walk through water chambers and discover the enigmatic Medusa heads hidden at the far end. The atmosphere is cool, calm, and mysterious—perfect for photos if you switch to night mode. Listen to stories of the Basilica Cistern with your multilingual audio guide.
Topkapi Palace
Enter the world of Ottoman royalty with access to the palace, its courtyards, and its Harem section. See ancient artifacts like the Topkapi Dagger and the glittering Spoonmaker’s Diamond. The audio guide reveals royal stories and daily life inside the empire’s most powerful palace.
Hagia Sophia
Walk into Hagia Sophia, without waiting for long entry lines, and head straight to the Upper Gallery. From here, enjoy close-up views of its famous gold mosaics and take in the vast dome from above. The multilingual audio guide helps you uncover the building’s layered history—from Byzantine cathedral to Ottoman mosque to modern landmark.
What to bring
Basilica Cistern
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The air inside stays cool and damp year-round. Bring a light layer to stay warm, preferably even in summer.
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Download the audio app beforehand to avoid any network glitches at the location. Carry wired earphones for the best audio experience underground.
Hagia Sophia
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Wear modest clothing that covers your shoulders and knees.
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Women also need to keep their heads covered. Scarves and head wraps are available at the entrance, if you do not have your own.
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Bring a small bag for your shoes, as you need to remove them in prayer areas.
Topkapi Palace
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Wear comfortable walking shoes; there’s a lot of ground to cover, including cobblestone areas.
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Carry a bottle of water, especially in warmer months, as much of the site is outdoors.
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Use wired headphones for audio tours, signal can be weak inside thick-walled sections.
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Bring sunscreen or a hat, as many courtyards and waiting areas are exposed to the sun.
What's not allowed
Basilica Cistern
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Flash photography is not allowed.
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Tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited for safety and space reasons.
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Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the cistern.
Hagia Sophia
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Access to the main prayer hall on the ground floor is restricted to tourists.
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Flash photography is not permitted, especially near mosaics.
Topkapi Palace
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Flash photography is prohibited in areas like the Treasury and Sacred Relics Room.
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Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the palace buildings.
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Touching exhibits or artifacts is strictly prohibited.
Accessibility
Basilica Cistern
- The site is partially accessible. While the entrance has a ramp and the exit includes a wheelchair platform lift, the walking path is slippery and uneven. Bring along a companion to navigate comfortably.
Hagia Sophia
- The site is not wheelchair accessible. If you are a visitor with mobility difficulties, please keep this in mind before booking the tickets.
Topkapi Palace
- While some outdoor areas and courtyards are accessible, full wheelchair accessibility is limited due to cobblestone paths, stairs, and narrow corridors, especially in the Harem section.
Additional information
Basilica Cistern
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Security checks are mandatory, even for skip-the-line ticket holders.
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Tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Hagia Sophia
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Arrive early in the day, for the security lines run until the courtyards during the summer months (June to August).
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Tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Due to the Friday prayer, the Mosque will be closed to tourists from 12pm to 2pm. For a smoother experience, it's recommended visiting after 4pm to avoid the lengthy security line anticipated between 2pm and 4pm.
Topkapi Palace
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The Treasury and Sacred Relics Room are often crowded. Make sure you arrive early in the day or in the late afternoon hours to enjoy a quieter ambience.
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Tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
Topkapi Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Guide
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
Hagia Sophia Admission Tickets + Audio Guide
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
Skip-the-Line Tickets to Basilica Cistern with Audio Guide
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
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