Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum Tour from Istanbul

Discover two of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks in one unforgettable experience. Start with a hosted entry at Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, where your guide gives a short introduction before you explore its courtyards and royal collections, without the Harem section. Continue to the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a landmark of Byzantine architecture that reflects Istanbul’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Audio guides are included and available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Urdu, and Croatian. Operating Hours: Topkapi Palace: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, and 15:00 (closed Tuesdays) Hagia Sophia: 09:00 - 19:00 Please note that some sections of Topkapi Palace are temporarily closed, including the Outer Treasury.

1. 1

   TopkapI Palace

   3 hours

   Please meet your guide in front of the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III at least 15 minutes before your tour starts. Your guide will be holding a white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass® and will walk with you to the Topkapi Palace entrance, which is just 1 minute away. After meeting your guide, you will enter Topkapi Palace together, and your guide will provide a 20-minute highlights tour. After that, you can explore Topkapi Palace on your own. To join the Topkapi Palace Hosted Entry and Highlights Tour, you can join one of the 20-minute tours. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Please note that some sections of Topkapi Palace are temporarily closed, including the Outer Treasury (Weapon Collection), parts of the Matbah-i Amir Kitchen Complex, and the Petition Chamber / Audience Hall. All other areas remain open to visitors.

2. 2

   Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

   1 hour

   The Hagia Sophia tour does not offer hosted entry and highlights tour. You can explore individually with a professionally prepared audio guide. Please note that restoration work is ongoing at Hagia Sophia, so some areas may be temporarily closed during your visit. Closures may change depending on the work inside. You can visit the Hagia Sophia individually from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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