Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum combo ticket
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Discover Istanbul’s past with this combined skip-the-line ticket for Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sophia. Enjoy easy access to two of the city’s most iconic landmarks for a rich historical experience.Skip the ticket lines and explore Hagia Sophia with your digital ticket. Activate your ticket when you are within 50 meters of the site, then use the audio guide to learn about this extraordinary monument, first built as a cathedral and later transformed into a mosque. Take your time to admire its grand dome and historic mosaics.Then visit Topkapı Palace with a professional English-speaking guide. You will meet your guide for special access and a 30-minute introduction to the palace’s history and main highlights. After that, you can continue exploring the courtyards and gardens at your own pace. Harem access is not included in the Topkapı Palace experience.This combo makes it easy to discover Istanbul’s rich heritage with less waiting time and more time to explore. Enjoy smooth entry, expert guidance, and two of the city’s most important landmarks in one experience.
Highlights
- You can skip the lines to the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace
- You'll dive deep into Hagia Sophia's history with a captivating audio guide
- It's an opportunity to discover the palace's splendour with an English-speaking guide
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Facilities
mobile
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Norwegian, Chinese, Korean
What's included
- Guided tour
- Audio guide
- Skip-the-line tickets
Where you'll meet
Please arrive at the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III at least 15 minutes before the tour starts. Your guide will be holding a white flag and will escort you to Topkapi Palace.
Operated by
City Berry Tourism
Important information
Know in advance:
* Entry to Topkapi Palace is only possible with a 30-minute hosted entry tour at 09.00 am, 10.00 am, 11.00 am, 11.30 am, 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm, 3.00 pm
* The Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
* Hagia Sophia is open from 09:00 to 19:30 and can be visited before or after Topkapi Palace, taking into account the time slots for guided tours
* Some sections may be temporarily closed for maintenance. For up-to-date opening hours and temporary closures, visit the locations' websites
* After booking, you'll receive your QR entry ticket via a separate email from the local operator. The QR ticket will only be visible when in proximity to the venue
* The audio guide for Hagia Sophia is available in English
* Hagia Sophia opening hours: 09:00 - 19:30
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