Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum Tour from Istanbul

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Discover two of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks in one unforgettable experience.

Start with a hosted entry at Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, where your guide gives a short introduction before you explore its courtyards and royal collections. Continue to the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture that has stood for centuries as both a church and a mosque, showcasing Istanbul’s unique blend of cultures and history.

Audio guides are included and available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Urdu, and Croatian.

Operating Hours:

Topkapi Palace: 09:30, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 15:30 (closed Tuesdays)
Hagia Sophia: 09:00 - 19:00

Please note that some sections of Topkapi Palace are temporarily closed, including the Outer Treasury.

What's Included

Hosted Entry and Highlights Tour with professional English-speaking local guide for Topkapi Palace
Skip-the-ticket-line entry to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace
Audio guide available in 25 languages
Flexible exploration time at both sites
Entrance to the Harem Section of Topkapi Palace
Tips
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
III. Ahmet Fountain

The 20-minute Topkapi Palace tour runs daily except Tuesday at 09:30, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, and 15:30. Meet your guide 15 minutes early in front of the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III Look for the white flag.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    TopkapI Palace

    Please meet your guide in front of the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III at least 15 minutes before your tour starts. Your guide will be holding a white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass® and will walk with you to the Topkapi Palace entrance, which is just 1 minute away. After meeting your guide, you will enter Topkapi Palace together, and your guide will provide a 20-minute highlights tour. After that, you can explore Topkapi Palace on your own. To join the Topkapi Palace Hosted Entry and Highlights Tour, you can join one of the 20-minute tours at the following times: 09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 15:30. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Please note that some sections of Topkapi Palace are temporarily closed, including the Outer Treasury (Weapon Collection), parts of the Matbah-i Amir Kitchen Complex, and the Petition Chamber / Audience Hall. All other areas remain open to visitors.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    The Hagia Sophia tour does not offer hosted entry and highlights tour. You can explore individually with a professionally prepared audio guide. Please note that restoration work is ongoing at Hagia Sophia, so some areas may be temporarily closed during your visit. Closures may change depending on the work inside. You can visit the Hagia Sophia individually from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Istanbul Tourist Pass®

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Museum Tickets & Passes
Historical Tours
Skip the line Tickets
Attractions & Museums
Museums
Religious Sites
Monuments and Memorials
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Cancellation Policy

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

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