Hagia Sophia with minarets under a blue sky in Istanbul, Turkey.
Tour guide explaining mosaics to visitors inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.
Gate of Salutation at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, with gardens and visitors.
Visitors exploring ornate tilework in Topkapi Palace Museum's Harem, Istanbul.
Woman exploring the illuminated columns inside the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Basilica Cistern interior with illuminated columns and statues, Istanbul tour.
Interior view of Hagia Sophia's dome and arches in Istanbul, showcasing intricate mosaics and calligraphy.

Combo Guided Tours with Entry Tickets: Hagia Sophia + Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern, Istanbul

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Explore Istanbul's historic treasures with Combo Guided Tours, featuring entry tickets to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern. Save time and money while enjoying hassle-free visits, guided tours of each museum including audio guides available in 9 languages on iOS and Android devices. Your name will be listed for three days at the monuments, allowing you flexibility with visit times and priority access to skip lines at two locations.

With a valid pass for three days, bypass queues at Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern to commence your guided tour.

This ticket grants access to 3 museums with an included guided experience that enhances your visit.

Visit these attractions either in one day or spread across multiple days using this flexible pass option.

Post-tour exploration of the museums is encouraged, supported by audio guides available in nine languages.

Admission with skip-the-line access to Hagia Sophia

Guided tour experience at Hagia Sophia

Entry without wait lines into Topkapi Palace and guided exploration of the Harem section (optional)

Use of entry pass for Basilica Cistern, including a guide-led visit (optional)

Audio guides available in multiple languages: English, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Turkish at Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace

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Hagia Sophia with minarets under a blue sky in Istanbul, Turkey.

Hagia Sophia with minarets under a blue sky in Istanbul, Turkey.

Your Experience

This combo ticket grants hassle-free access to Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern while saving both time and money. Included are guided tours of each museum, featuring Hagia Sophia, along with available audio guides in 9 languages for iOS and Android users.

  • Upon booking this experience, your name will be listed at the entrance to these monuments for a duration of 3 days.
  • You have the flexibility to visit all three museums—Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, or Basilica Cistern—in one day or spread them across multiple days.

Meet your authorized host at designated points in front of each museum for expedited entry. Each tour lasts between 30 and 45 minutes where you'll learn about the uniqueness of these historic sites from a knowledgeable guide. Afterward, explore the museums independently while listening to intriguing stories through the audio guides.

Tour guide explaining mosaics to visitors inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.

Tour guide explaining mosaics to visitors inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.

Gate of Salutation at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, with gardens and visitors.

Gate of Salutation at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, with gardens and visitors.

Visitors exploring ornate tilework in Topkapi Palace Museum's Harem, Istanbul.

Visitors exploring ornate tilework in Topkapi Palace Museum's Harem, Istanbul.

  • To enhance your experience, download the audioguide app on your smartphone beforehand.
  • The audio guide is available in English, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, and Turkish for both Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

Your ticket remains valid for 3 days. You have the flexibility to visit all three museums on a single day or spread your visits over multiple days.

Tour Timings

Hagia Sophia Tour:

    10am and 11:30am daily, with an additional slot at 2pm every Friday.

    Topkapi Palace Tour:

      Scheduled from Wednesday to Monday at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm.

      Basilica Cistern Tour:

        Available daily with tours starting at 10am, followed by hourly sessions until 4 pm.

        Operating Hours

        Hagia Sophia is open 24 hours a day to accommodate visitors from all time zones.

        Topkapi Palace welcomes guests from Wednesday through Monday between the hours of 10am and 4pm.

          The Basilica Cistern operates from Friday to Wednesday until 7 pm, while on Thursdays it closes at 6 pm starting at 10 am.

          Woman exploring the illuminated columns inside the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.

          Woman exploring the illuminated columns inside the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.

          Basilica Cistern interior with illuminated columns and statues, Istanbul tour.

          Basilica Cistern interior with illuminated columns and statues, Istanbul tour.

          Download and activate the audio guide app on your smartphone in advance for a quick start to your visit with guides available in multiple languages including English, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, and Turkish.

          Schedule your visits within 3 days of signing up as this combo ticket allows you entry at any time during its validity period, giving flexibility whether you choose to explore all sites one day or spread them out over several days.

          Meet at the designated meeting points in front of each museum for line-skipping privileges with an authorized host and enjoy hassle-free entries to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace (including Harem section), and Basilica Cistern along with optional guided tours.

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          Operating hours

          Basilica Cistern

          Monday
          9:00am - 10:00pm • last entry 6:30pm
          Tuesday
          9:00am - 10:00pm • last entry 6:30pm
          Wednesday
          9:00am - 10:00pm • last entry 6:30pm
          Thursday
          9:00am - 10:00pm • last entry 6:30pm
          Friday
          9:00am - 10:00pm • last entry 6:30pm
          Saturday
          9:00am - 10:00pm • last entry 6:30pm
          Sunday
          9:00am - 10:00pm • last entry 6:30pm
          • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

          Topkapi Palace

          Monday
          9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
          Tuesday
          Closed
          Wednesday
          9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
          Thursday
          9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
          Friday
          9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
          Saturday
          9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
          Sunday
          9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
          • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
          • Closed on 1st Jan 2026.

          Hagia Sophia

          Monday
          9:00am - 7:30pm
          Tuesday
          9:00am - 7:30pm
          Wednesday
          9:00am - 7:30pm
          Thursday
          9:00am - 7:30pm
          Friday
          9:00am - 7:30pm
          Saturday
          9:00am - 7:30pm
          Sunday
          9:00am - 7:30pm
          • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

          Dolmabache Palace

          Monday
          Closed
          Tuesday
          9:00am - 5:00pm
          Wednesday
          9:00am - 5:00pm
          Thursday
          9:00am - 5:00pm
          Friday
          9:00am - 5:00pm
          Saturday
          9:00am - 5:00pm
          Sunday
          9:00am - 5:00pm
          • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

          Hagia Sophia History Museum

          Monday
          9:00am - 7:00pm
          Tuesday
          9:00am - 7:00pm
          Wednesday
          9:00am - 7:00pm
          Thursday
          9:00am - 7:00pm
          Friday
          9:00am - 7:00pm
          Saturday
          9:00am - 7:00pm
          Sunday
          9:00am - 7:00pm
          • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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          FAQs

          Optional guided tours of the Basilica Cistern and the Harem section within Topkapi Palace can be availed, though they're not included as standard inclusions with the ticket.
          Yes, you should download the audioguide app on your smartphone prior to your tour for an enhanced experience at Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.
          The ticket does not include headsets, hotel transfers, or meal options. You will need to arrange these separately if needed.
          Yes, you have the flexibility to visit Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern in one day or spread your visits across different days within the validity period.
          The combo ticket includes skip-the-line entry and a guided tour of Hagia Sophia.
          Audio guides are accessible in nine different languages: English, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, and Turkish.
          These tickets are valid for three days, allowing you to visit all museums in one day or on separate days within this timeframe.
          Yes, the combo ticket includes access to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace audio guides available in nine different languages: English, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, and Turkish.
          Guided tours at Hagia Sophia start daily at 10 am and 11:30 am. On Fridays, an additional tour is available at 2 pm.
          Yes, the combo ticket allows you to skip lines for entry into Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace (including Harem section), and Basilica Cistern with an authorized host at designated meeting points.

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