Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace & Basilica Cistern Tickets

Discover Istanbul at your own pace with a self-guided combo rather than a guided tour. Explore independently once inside; admission to Topkapi Palace's Harem section is not included.

• Explore Hagia Sophia's visiting area and upper gallery with skip-the-line admission
• Enter the Basilica Cistern with a host

What's Included

• Admission to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern

Important details

• Children ages 0–6 enter free of charge
• Wear respectful attire when entering Hagia Sophia. Access to the downstairs prayer area is not included
• Meet the host for entry to Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern. Stay with the Topkapi Palace host until you enter the museum
• Security queues cannot be skipped. Checks at Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia can take up to 20 minutes in high season
• Re-entry is not allowed after you leave any venue
• Arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled hosted entry
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Hagia Sophia tickets can be used between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm