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Highlights
- Make the most of your day at Istanbul’s top sites with expert-led guided access and skip ticket purchase lines.
- Meet your professional guide to bypass waiting times and head straight into Topkapi Palace, starting an exciting journey.
- Gain entry to Topkapi Palace, the Harem, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque with all fees included; enjoy a knowledgeable guide at each location.
- Explore centuries of Ottoman and Byzantine history as your guide shares stories and highlights details you might otherwise miss.
- For larger groups, headsets are provided ensuring every detail is heard during your guided tour, even in busy or crowded areas.
Your Experience
In a single 6-hour excursion, explore Topkapi Palace, its Harem, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque with an English-speaking professional guide while bypassing ticket purchase lines.
Getting started
Your tour begins at Roots & Roasted Cafe near the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum on the Hippodrome by the Egyptian Obelisk. Look for your guide holding a white flag. After introductions, proceed directly to Topkapi Palace using headsets in larger groups.
Topkapi Palace and Harem
The tour kicks off at Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans and an emblem of imperial power.
- Your guide will take you through the palace's imperial courtyards and ceremonial halls, sharing tales from Ottoman history.
- Experience a guided tour of the Harem, where the sultan’s family resided, with insights into their daily lives and palace intrigues.
- All entry fees are included in your ticket purchase lines will be skipped for an efficient start to your visit.
Blue Mosque
After a break for lunch or photos, gather once more for a guided tour of the Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul’s famous landmarks.
- Explore its six minarets and vast prayer hall adorned with blue İznik tiles and grand domes.
- Your guide will explain the mosque's architectural features and religious significance. Headsets are provided for larger groups to ensure clear communication.
Hagia Sophia
The tour concludes at Hagia Sophia, a historic site that has served as both a cathedral, mosque, and museum throughout its history.
- Marvel at the massive dome and intricate mosaics while your guide highlights significant events from Byzantine and Ottoman eras.
- Your entry fees are covered. The guide will provide context on Hagia Sophia’s transformation and lasting significance.
The tour ends in the afternoon at Hagia Sophia, after which you may continue exploring independently or return to your starting point. Note that food, drinks, personal expenses, and tips are not included.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace
- Guided visit to the Harem
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Guided tour of the Blue Mosque
- English-speaking professional tour guide
- All entry fees
- Skip the ticket purchase lines
- Headsets for larger groups when required
- Food & beverages
- Personal expenditures
- Gratuities
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Must Know
- Maintain modest attire throughout your visit; women should cover their hair and all visitors must ensure shoulders and knees are covered when entering the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
- Prepare for security screenings at each venue, as these checks are mandatory and may result in longer wait times during peak periods.
- Your skip-the-line access allows you to bypass ticket purchase lines but not security checkpoints; plan accordingly for potential waiting time.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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