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    View of Istanbul's Golden Horn from Pierre Loti Hill, showcasing cityscape and waterway.

    Pierre Loti Hill Tickets

    The Pierre Loti Cafe offers stunning views of the Golden Horn, a natural harbor that divides the European side of Istanbul. Enjoy a cable car ride up the slope and an afternoon cruise along the Bosphorus Strait with these Pierre Loti Hill tickets including guided tours and hotel transfers.
    from € 40

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    Gallipoli Martyrs' Memorial with Turkish flag overlooking the sea.

    Gallipoli Tours

    Journey into history with a visit to Gallipoli from Istanbul. Explore the stories of bravery and significant battles of World War I with our collection of guided tours. Book now for an insightful experience!
    from € 135

    Top experiences in Istanbul

    Tourists exploring the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, with a woman admiring the ancient columns.
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    Tour guide leading a group at Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul, with skip-the-line access.
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    Topkapi Palace & Harem Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
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    Dolmabahce Palace and Bosphorus cruise ship in Istanbul, Turkey.
    Dolmabahçe Palace Tickets
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    Hagia Sophia exterior with minarets in Istanbul, surrounded by greenery.
    Blue Mosque Tickets
    Istanbul Top Museums 3-Day Pass: Guided Tour + Entry Tickets & Free Bosphorus Cruise
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    Tour group with guide inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, discussing historical details.
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    Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
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    Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2937 ratings.From €39
    Illuminated columns in the underground Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
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    Basilica Cistern Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
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    Galata Tower at night and Bosphorus dinner cruise with bridge view in Istanbul.
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    Blue Mosque exterior and Basilica Cistern interior in Istanbul, Turkey.
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    Istanbul hop-on hop-off bus near Hagia Sophia, showcasing tour experience.
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    Basilica Cistern interior and Busforus tour bus in Istanbul.
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    Buyukada Island view from cruise with Turkish flag, Istanbul.
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    Bosphorus dinner cruise with whirling dervish performance and Dolmabahçe Palace view.
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    Sultan Ahmed Mosque and woman on Bosphorus cruise, Istanbul.
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    Hagia Sophia with minarets under a blue sky in Istanbul, Turkey.
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    Hop-on hop-off bus near Istanbul's Blue Mosque and Galata Tower.
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    Bosphorus Strait cruise with view of Istanbul skyline and mosque.
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    Whirling Dervishes performing in Sultanahmet, Istanbul and visitor in Basilica Cistern.
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    Fairy chimneys in Cappadocia landscape, Turkey, viewed during hot air balloon tour.
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    Guide and tourist walking near Galata Tower, Istanbul, Turkey.
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    Yacht docked on the Bosphorus with cityscape in the background, Istanbul.
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    Basilica Cistern interior and boat on Bosphorus near Istanbul landmark.
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    Gallipoli Martyrs' Memorial at sunset, Day Tour from Istanbul.
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    Travel guides and tips

    6 best Topkapi Palace guided tour options

    6 best Topkapi Palace guided tour options

    Step into the Topkapi Palace and get whisked away into the truly king-size world of Sultans! Nearly thirty Sultans have ruled from the Topkapi Palace for almost 400 years! The Palace functioned as the administrative center of the Ottoman empire and has even served as the residence of the Imperial Ottoman Court. The Topkapi Palace […]

    Topkapi Palace Istanbul, a guide to the seat of Ottoman power

    Topkapi Palace Istanbul, a guide to the seat of Ottoman power

    Undoubtedly, Topkapi Palace is one of Istanbul’s most visited tourist attractions. Before Sultan Abdülmecid decided to transfer the court to the Dolmabahçe Palace in 1853, it was the centre of the Ottoman Empire and housed its sultans and the ladies in their harem for almost three centuries. This famous tourist attraction is a must-see while […]

    Top 7 Hagia Sophia guided tours for you

    Top 7 Hagia Sophia guided tours for you

    Hagia Sophia, the Byzantine Jewel of Istanbul is the blending pot of Byzantine and Ottoman culture. Originally a cathedral, then a mosque, and now a museum, Hagia Sophia has always been marvelled at for its architectural beauty which is reflected in the artistry of the domes. Hagia Sophia has a glorious history of 1500 years. […]

    Top 4 Dolmabahce Palace guided tours to choose from

    Top 4 Dolmabahce Palace guided tours to choose from

    Dolmabahce Palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul, Turkey. The palace was built in the 19th century and was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly fifty years. Today, it is open to the public as a museum. Visitors can explore the lavish rooms and gardens, and learn about […]

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    Chad Hainline

    Chad

    Oct 2025
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    Why does anyone go to see a major attraction without skip the line tickets? We walked straight in, bypassing a long line waiting and enjoyed the cistern. It is a beautiful interior with a nice mood changing scene lighting as you walk above the water. Magical!

    Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets

    Kiril Pavlov
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    Kiril

    United Kingdom
    Oct 2025
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    Was amazing and glorious, I never seen before. It was a very nice experience, this is the most wonderful experience with a loved one.

    Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets

    Hans Dick Terhenne
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    Hans

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    Oct 2025
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    Great tour with Alex , inspire of large group. Took his time to show and explain special places. Fabulous amount of history and great places.

    Combo Guided Tour: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia with Skip-the-Line Tickets

    Annegret Richers

    Annegret

    Sep 2025
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    Our guide Haluk was very competent, helpful and friendly. Everything went very smoothly. The fast-lane tickets are absolutely worth the money.

    Combo Guided Tour: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia with Skip-the-Line Tickets

    Margaret Martin
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    Margaret

    Australia
    Sep 2025
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    Great tours both the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Mark our guide was very knowledgeable amd engaging. Would highly recommend Thai combination for a great experience.

    Combo: Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia Ticket with Optional Guided Tour

    Kathryn Morley
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    Kathryn

    United Kingdom
    Sep 2025
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    Being able to skip the ticket line was very good. Sadly, the audio guides just didn't work on either of the devices we had, despite them saying they had been downloaded. We had one excellent guide but one who just seemed bored!

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    Karl Frederick Myers
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    Karl

    Australia
    Sep 2025
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    The smoothness of the whole process. I want to the booth, and told just to go to the entrance. Then a wonderful two hours spent admiring the majestic view and the gentle descent listening to the audio guide.

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    Matthew Alexander Moore
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    Matthew

    South Africa
    Sep 2025
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    The Basilica Cistern is amazing to see in person. I had no idea such a vast cavern had been right beneath my feet. Our tour guide was wonderful. Her English was perfect and she really helped us to appreciate the history of the place.

    Basilica Cistern Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

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