Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern & Topkapi Palace: Entry + Guided Tour
1/18
Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern & Topkapi Palace: Entry + Guided Tour
Next available dates
Sun
29 Dec
Mon
30 Dec
Thu
2 Jan
Available options
Bestseller
Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern & Topkapi Palace: Entry + Guided Tour
Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
Next availability: Sun, 29 Dec
From
INR 11,152
Highlights
Prepare for a tour of Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul to learn about Byzantine and Ottoman history.
Start at the Basilica Cistern, walking on wooden platforms above the water.
Visit Hagia Sophia and see its transformation from a Greek Orthodox church to a mosque.
Reach the Topkapi Palace and explore its buildings, pavilions, and courtyards.
Listen to the guide, who will share insights into life in the Ottoman Empire, and explore the Harem at your own pace after the tour ends.
What's included
INCLUDED
Entry tickets for Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern
Licensed guide
Audio headset
NOT INCLUDED
Transfers
Food and drinks
Additional information
Must Know
Women must wear a headscarf in the mosque
Knees and shoulders must be covered
The Basilica Cistern has 50 steps and no lift, making it unfit for wheelchairs and those with mobility issues
Usage
Meet your guide at Ersoy Bufe, a small food kiosk by the Hippodrome in Sultanahmet Square, across from the German Fountain
The guide will be in front of Ersoy Bufe with a Walks in Europe sign
Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts
Post Purchase
Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes; you cannot join the tour after it has started
You will need to pass through airport-style security
Expect long lines to enter Hagia Sophia, especially during holidays
Good To Know
Guide Languages: English
Advance Arrival Time: 0:10:00
Opening Hours
Saturday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 17:00.
Sunday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 17:00.
Monday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 17:00.
Tuesday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 17:00.
Wednesday: Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 17:00.
Thursday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 17:00.
Friday : Closed.
Location
Venue
Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı 1, 34122 Fatih Istanbul, Turkey, 34122
Meeting Point
At Meydanı Caddesi no:40
Provider
Walks In Europe
Best price guaranteed
From
INR 11,152
or use 31,220 KrisFlyer miles
Why Pelago?
- Trusted by millions of travellers
- Best price guarantee promise
- Choose from 200,000+ activities
- Earn KrisFlyer miles with every booking
- A Singapore Airlines company