• Sultanahmet District - Join an expert guide for a small-group walking tour in the heart of Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet. Visit the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace.
• Basilica Cistern - Enhance your Istanbul experience with skip-the-line access to the Basilica Cistern. Discover this renowned site with a local guide, exploring its ancient pillars and learning about Byzantine architecture. Walk along wooden pathways over the water to the iconic upside-down Medusa head.
• Hagia Sophia Mosque - Explore the Hagia Sophia with pre-booked tickets, witnessing a key site of Greek Orthodox heritage in Istanbul. Learn about its transformation into a mosque following the Ottoman conquest. Admire the stunning blend of mosque and church elements, including the magnificent dome, minarets, mosaics, paintings, and Roman columns. Discover the history of the İznik tiles, the creation of the Virgin Mary mosaic, and the reasons behind the Ottomans’ choice to bury their sultans in the courtyard.
• Topkapi Palace - Continue to Topkapi Palace with priority entry. Explore the palace grounds, courtyards, and exhibitions on a guided tour. Be captivated by its grandeur and intrigue while learning about this era in Istanbul’s history.

Afterward, opt to visit the Harem at your own pace. The tour includes admission tickets for the Harem.

• Topkapı Sarayı Harem Dairesi - At the conclusion of the guided tour, choose to explore the Harem at your leisure with the provided tickets.

• Professional expert guide for insider’s knowledge
• 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
• Headsets to hear the guide better

• Guided tour of the Harem inside Topkapi Palace

This well-organized tour includes all tickets. Enjoy priority access to museums, bypassing the queues to maximize your time. Discover the key highlights of historic Istanbul on a guided tour that covers all the essential attractions. With a knowledgeable guide, enter the stunning Hagia Sophia and delve into its fascinating history. Explore the Basilica Cistern and admire the distinctive upside-down Medusa heads. Wander through the grand Topkapi Palace and uncover the stories of the Ottomans. Enjoy convenient pickup from Galata Port or a meeting point in Sultanahmet.

• 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.

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