Istanbul Guided Tour Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cistern with Tickets
Overview
All tickets are included on this efficiently organized tour.
Benefit from priority admission to museums, allowing you to skip the lines and make the most of your time.
Explore the major highlights of historical Istanbul on a guided tour that takes you to the must-see attractions.
With an expert guide, step inside the magnificent Hagia Sophia and gain insights into its rich history.
Visit the Basilica Cistern where you can marvel at the unique upside-down Medusa heads.
Stroll through the impressive Topkapi Palace and learn about the Ottomans.
Benefit from convenient pickup at Galata Port or meeting point in Sultanahmet.
What's Included
- Small group tour for 4 hours at a relaxed pace
- Pre-reserved tickets for the Harem
- Pre-reserved ticket for Hagia Sophia
- Pre-reserved tickets for the Basilica Cistern
- Pre-reserved tickets for Topkapi Palace
- Professional expert guide for insider's knowledge
- Headsets to hear the guide better
- Guided tour of the Harem inside Topkapi Palace
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Sultanahmet District
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Topkapı Sarayı Harem Dairesi
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Topkapi Palace is a vast complex with multiple sections open for visit. During our tour, we’ll visit the most magnificent masterpieces. However, if you wish to explore all sections at your leisure, we recommend allocating the afternoon to explore the rest of the Palace grounds.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
- Women are required to wear a headscarf when entering the mosque.
- Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Shorts, sleeveless tops, and other revealing attire are not permitted inside.
- Do not bring signs, symbols, banners, flags, documents, drawings, or any materials representing political, ideological, or religious beliefs inside the Hagia Sophia.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Please note that the 'Starting from Galata Port' option is available only for cruise guests.
- Please note that children under 7 are not permitted on this tour.
- Please note that skip-the-line access is available for adults only. Children under the age of 7 do not benefit from this access.
- Please note that Hagia Sophia is currently undergoing restoration, which may temporarily affect visibility in some areas. These works are carried out independently of the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Guided Tour Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cistern with Tickets?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Small group tour for 4 hours at a relaxed pace.
- Pre-reserved tickets for the Harem.
- Pre-reserved ticket for Hagia Sophia.
- Pre-reserved tickets for the Basilica Cistern.
- Pre-reserved tickets for Topkapi Palace.
- Professional expert guide for insider's knowledge.
- Headsets to hear the guide better.
- Guided tour of the Harem inside Topkapi Palace.
The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Guided Tour Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cistern with Tickets is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Guided Tour Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cistern with Tickets will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Small group tour for 4 hours at a relaxed pace
- Pre-reserved tickets for the Harem
- Pre-reserved ticket for Hagia Sophia
- Pre-reserved tickets for the Basilica Cistern
- Pre-reserved tickets for Topkapi Palace
- Professional expert guide for insider's knowledge
- Headsets to hear the guide better
- Guided tour of the Harem inside Topkapi Palace
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Topkapi Palace is a vast complex with multiple sections open for visit. During our tour, we’ll visit the most magnificent masterpieces. However, if you wish to explore all sections at your leisure, we recommend allocating the afternoon to explore the rest of the Palace grounds.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
- Women are required to wear a headscarf when entering the mosque.
- Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Shorts, sleeveless tops, and other revealing attire are not permitted inside.
- Do not bring signs, symbols, banners, flags, documents, drawings, or any materials representing political, ideological, or religious beliefs inside the Hagia Sophia.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Please note that the 'Starting from Galata Port' option is available only for cruise guests.
- Please note that children under 7 are not permitted on this tour.
- Please note that skip-the-line access is available for adults only. Children under the age of 7 do not benefit from this access.
- Please note that Hagia Sophia is currently undergoing restoration, which may temporarily affect visibility in some areas. These works are carried out independently of the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
