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Istanbul: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern Tour

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₹ 8,792 per adult

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Visit the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern in Istanbul on a tour with priority entry tickets. Explore the heart of the old town of Sultanahmet and see the major highlights.

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Duration 4.0 hour

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Live tour guide

English,German

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Itinerary

Join a guided tour to discover Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul. Benefit from priority admission at the museum ticket offices led by your efficient guide. Meet your guide in the Sultanahmet neighborhood at an easy spot and check out Istanbul's greatest monuments on a walking tour. Start with the Basilica Cistern, wander around the “Subterranean Palace” and learn about its history. See the underground pillars and learn about Byzantine architecture. Walk on the wooden walkways over the water until the famous upside-down Medusa heads. Next, visit the Hagia Sophia with pre-reserved tickets and witness the most significant site of the Greek Orthodox religion in Istanbul and learn how it was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. Explore the stunning monument with elements of a mosque and a church standing next to each other. Admire the basilica’s stunning dome, minarets, and countless mosaics, paintings, and Roman columns. Learn how the impressive İznik tiles were added over time in the Mosque, how the stunning Virgin Mary mosaic was made, and why the Ottomans chose to bury their sultans in the courtyard. Continue to Topkapi Palace to explore the splendor of the Ottoman Empire. Enter the famous palace with priority admission tickets and discover the complex of buildings, pavilions, and courtyards. Explore the outer-terraced gardens and admire the view over the Golden Horn. Choose to visit the Harem with your included tickets at your leisure. Admire cupboard doors inlaid with mother of pearl and tortoiseshell and stunning Iznik tiles with verses from the Quran. End your with a visit to the holy relics and the imperial kitchens. Starting From Galataport Option for Cruise Guests If you are on a cruise holiday with a stop in Istanbul, don’t miss the chance to explore this stunning city. Choose the Galataport cruise port as your meeting point, where your guide will greet you upon arrival. From Galataport, travel via tram to the historic Sultanahmet neighborhood with your guide. Discover Istanbul’s major highlights, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern, with priority entry tickets for a seamless experience.

Highlights

Visit the highlights of Istanbul on a shared group or a private guided tour.
Enjoy priority admission to all listed attractions with an expert guide.
Explore the world-famous Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern with tickets.
Learn about the Ottomans on a guided tour through the Topkapi Palace.
Benefit from convenient pickup at Galata Port or meeting point in Sultanahmet.

Includes


Tour guide Shared or private walking tour (depending on the option chosen) Entry tickets for Hagia Sophia Entry tickets for tickets for Basilica Cistern Entry tickets for tickets for Topkapi Palace Entry tickets for tickets for the Harem Headsets to hear the guide better Starting From Galataport (depending on the option chosen)

Reviews from other travelers

Karsten - Germany

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-25)

Very informative small group tour. Our guide Zuha spoke perfect German. Since all entrance fees are included in the price, there is no need to queue! The start at Hagia Sophia was timed so that the bu (Read More)ilding was not too full. This meant we were able to see a lot more. Yes, the price put us off at first, but we can recommend this tour without reservation.

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-12-01)

Very good tour guide

Gyura Burany - Serbia

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-12)

This tour is a definite must, highly recommend! The guide is excellent, patient and knowledgeable. She shared so many details with us that we were amazed by the fact that one person can know so much. (Read More)The sights were delightful, so I cannot say anything more than SIMPLY PERFECT!

GetYourGuide traveler - United Kingdom

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-21)

The tour was great. Furkan our guide was very good and knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly and was very patient and nice. Would definitely recommend. Although the tour was a bit expensive.

GetYourGuide traveler - Germany

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-18)

The tour has been very interesting, not only because of the great architectures we admired but also for the excellent preparation of our tour guide. He provided not only a description and the historic (Read More)al context of the three monuments seen but told us many other curiosity. Many thanks to Ismael Mert: you've been a competent guide and a good companion for our visit!

Simon - Spain

5 /5

(Written on 2024-12-01)

The guide was amazing and really knew his subject which made it so interesting

Michaela - Germany

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-22)

Suha, our tour guide, is amazing, absolutely professional and friendly.

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₹8,792 per adult