Istanbul Old City Private Tour - Skip The Ticket Lines

5.0
(4 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

You are booking a Private Guided Tour with Skip-the-Ticket-Line Access and Professional, Licensed Guide.
1️⃣ ATTENTION – Ticket Fees (Not Included)
Entrance fees must be paid in CASH directly to your guide at the beginning of the tour.
• Topkapi Palace: €55 per person
• Hagia Sophia: €25 per person
• Basilica Cistern: €33 per person
Children under 6 years old are free, but a valid passport or ID is required to receive their free ticket.
2️⃣ Dress Code – Hagia Sophia Mosque
Women:
• Headscarf required
• Shoulders & knees covered (no sleeveless tops or short skirts)
• Forgot a scarf? Available at the entrance (€1–3)
- Walking inside the Basilica Cistern with high, thin-heeled shoes is nearly impossible due to the floor surface.
Men:
• Shoulders & knees covered (no tank tops or short shorts)

3️⃣ Meeting Point

In front of the ticket booths at the tourist entrance of Hagia Sophia
OR
We can pick you up from selected centrally located hotels.

What's Included

Licensed Tour Guide
Skip the Ticket Line
Tip For the Guide
Topkapi Palace & Harem
Hagia Sophia Tourist Visiting Area
Basilica Cistern

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Public transportation will be used. Participants’ names • Room numbers • WhatsApp contact numbers These details are required.

OR
Meeting point
III. Ahmet Fountain

We meet at the imperial entrance of Topkapi Palace next to the hagia sophia museum Ticket office, infront of the 3.Ahmet Fountain..

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

SKIP THE TICKET PURCHASE LINE !

- Topkapi Palace Museum
The imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans for 400 years, famous for its architecture and Treasury. Skip the ticket line and start exploring instantly. Discover its history with an expert guide.

- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque ( Skip The Ticket Purchase Line )
A masterpiece of world architecture, once a church and mosque, now a symbol of Istanbul. Explore its secrets with an expert guide. Enjoy your visit with skip the ticket line access.

- Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) – A masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, famous for its blue İznik tiles and six elegant minarets.
ATTENTION ! The mosque will be viewed only from outside during the tour.

- Basilica Cistern ( Skip The Ticket Line )
An underground marvel with giant columns and the mysterious Medusa heads.

- Çınar Carpet – (Optional) Experience traditional Turkish carpet art and craftsmanship in an authentic local setting.

- Grand Bazaar ( No Pressure while Shopping)
One of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, full of color and tradition. Navigate the maze with an expert guide. Enjoy stress-free shopping with skip the ticket line entrances.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Hagia Sophia guide

Tags

Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Additional fees
Zombie
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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