Istanbul: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern Tour｜Turkey

Join a guided tour to discover Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul. Benefit from pre-reserved tickets and priority admission at the museum ticket offices led by your efficient guide. Enjoy a more personal experience in a small-group setting.

Meet your guide in the Sultanahmet neighborhood at an easy spot and check out Istanbul's greatest monuments on a walking tour. Start with the Basilica Cistern, wander around the “Subterranean Palace,” and learn about its history. See the underground pillars and learn about Byzantine architecture. Walk on the wooden walkways over the water until the famous upside-down Medusa heads.

Next, visit the Hagia Sophia with skip-the-line tickets and witness the most significant site of the Greek Orthodox religion in Istanbul and learn how it was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. Explore the stunning monument with elements of a mosque and a church standing next to each other. Admire the basilica’s stunning dome, minarets, and countless mosaics, paintings, and Roman columns.

Continue to Topkapi Palace to explore the splendor of the Ottoman Empire. Enter the famous palace with skip-the-line tickets and priority admission. Discover the complex of buildings, pavilions, and courtyards. Explore the outer-terraced gardens and admire the view over the Golden Horn.

Choose to visit the Harem with your included tickets at your leisure.

Starting From Galataport Option for Cruise Guests

If you are on a cruise holiday with a stop in Istanbul, don’t miss the chance to explore this stunning city. Choose the Galataport cruise port as your meeting point, where your guide will greet you upon arrival.

From Galataport, travel via tram to the historic Sultanahmet neighborhood with your guide. Discover Istanbul’s major highlights, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern, with priority entry tickets for a seamless experience.