Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Istanbul tour
Attractions & guided tours

Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Istanbul tour

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£120.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 24 hours to 72 hours
Do this because
  • Explore Istanbul attractions with an English-speaking guide and an audio app provided in 9 languages
  • Admire the Hagia Sophia architecture from the outside and find out about its history
  • Learn about the Topkapi Palace and Fatih Sultan Mehmet
  • See the Medusa Head in the Basilica Cistern
What to expect

Discover Istanbul’s Top 4 attractions: the Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Old City, and Hagia Sophia from outside. Your expert guides reveal fascinating stories and hidden symbolism, adding a whole new dimension to your experience.

Meet your guide at an easy-to-spot location in the heart of the old city. Check out Istanbul's greatest monuments on an old city tour and acquire knowledge of the Byzantine Empire. Of course, you'll have time to admire the Hagia Sophia architecture (from the outside), take photos, and find out about its history. Continue to the Basilica Cistern and have a closer look at the Medusa heads. Afterward, discover the Topkapi Palace & Harem and learn about the history of the Ottoman Empire.

The tour ends at the entrance of the Hagia Sophia Mosque visiting area. Those guests who want to go inside can enter the Upper Gallary which is open to tourists and admire the famous mosaics. Please note that this will be at your own expense and is not included in your tour ticket.

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What's included
  • check English-speaking tour guide
  • check Audio guide app in 9 languages for iOS and Android (English, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Turkish)
What's not included
  • x_not_included Headsets
Where

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

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at the Dsign Café in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to the Egyptian Obelisk.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • You can use your ticket for up to 72 hours after the booked date
  • The Hagia Sophia is closed for the visit of tourists. So you will learn from your expert guide the history from outside. After the tour you can visit the Upper Gallery of the Hagia Sophia and have a look at the famous mosaics. The cost is 25 Euro (optional; not included in your ticket)
  • Please remember that security line waiting time at Topkapi and Basilica can take up to 15 minutes
  • After the tours, you can stay inside the museums as long as you want and listen to the exciting stories and information in the included audio guide on your smartphone
  • You will receive instructions on how to download the audio guide app on your voucher after booking
  • Download the app prior to the tour (please make sure you have GPS activated). The audio guide app will advise you about the time to meet your guide

Remember to bring:

  • Kindly bring your headphones and your charged phone in order to listen to the audio guides
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Provider
Istanbul Welcome Card
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 12 hours before the experience begins.

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