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Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Blue Mosque Guided Tours with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Name: Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Blue Mosque Guided Tours with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Brand: Headout
SKU: 25579
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.82 (98 reviews)

Want the best of Istanbul without denting your pocket? Go for this combo ticket that lets you into Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque.

Highlights

This combo includes 1-hr guided tour of each site, which can be visited in 1 day, 2 days, or 3 days , according to your preference.
Topkapi Palace tells stories of the Ottoman Empire and offers beautiful views of the Bosphorus from the gardens.
Hagia Sophia is an architectural jewel that reveals a charming synthesis of 2 cultures, the Ottoman and the Byzantine.
Blue Mosque holds you spellbound with intricate ceilings, windows, and handcrafted blue tiles that earned the monument its nickname.
Fun Fact: Topkapi Palace houses the famed Spoonmaker’s Diamond, its presence a mystery. Was it found in litter? Or was it pawned by Napoleon's mother?

Inclusions

Topkapi Palace

Skip-the-line entry to Topkapi Palace
1-hr English-guided tour

Hagia Sophia

Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia
1-hr English-guided tour
Audio guide in 23 languages

Blue Mosque

Entry to Blue Mosque
1-hr English-guided tour

Exclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Blue Mosque

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Ines

3/5

Oct, 2024

Our first guide, Arda, who took us around the first two sites was fantastic. Really knowledgeable and went at the right pace. However, our second guide, Martin rushed through explanations at the entrance to Topkapi palace, then used his QRs to scan us into the Harem and left. We hadn't actually been into any of the rooms or sites with him. He also pressured every one in the group to give him a tip before he left.

Miriam

3/5

Aug, 2024

2 of the guides were excellent. The third one, that took us to Santa Sofia at 11:30 was very, very rude to one of the families on the group, the lady was almost in tears. I felt very uncomfortable and it spoilt the tour for me.

Elisa

5/5

Aug, 2024

Arda did a great job! It always was interessting to listen to him. Topkapi palace was stunning and we liked this place a lot. The schedule was clever as we started at the palace and had time for lunch afterwards.

Heon

5/5

Jul, 2024

Well coordinated and the walking tour started as per schedule. Perhaps will be good if the guide could indicate ahead the approximate time to be taken for each tour. I saw people struggling towards to the end of each tour as it took quite a fair bit of time in queuing and in-depth explanation by the guide which is appreciated.

Samantha

5/5

Jun, 2024

Easy meeting point. Good organization. Competent, friendly guides. Well worth the effort, as it was very crowded, and without a guide and a queue-cutting ticket it would have been tedious. I'd recommend it.

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Your experience

Get access to 3 of Istanbul’s most sought-after attractions with this budget-friendly combo. Knowledgeable English-speaking guides will take you on a tour of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. With 3 days in hand, this experience will be easy to fit in your vacation schedule.

Topkapi Palace

Skip-the-line access takes you straight past the seemingly endless lines and into the opulent interiors of Topkapi Palace. Your guide will regale you with tales from the time the palace used to be the residence of the Ottoman sultans. Of particular note are the lavish courtyards, as well as the relics dating back to 15th and 16th centuries including armors, weapons, and manuscripts.

Hagia Sophia

Originally built as a Christian basilica in the Byzantine era in the 6th century, Hagia Sophia served as an imperial mosque later during the Ottoman Empire. Today, it also functions as a museum and draws visitors from all over the world. The massive dome, mosaic artworks, and marble columns show the influence of both cultures.

If you see people attempting to push their thumbs into a column, no need to be confused. This is the “wishing column”, where it is a ritual to push your thumb inside a small orifice and rotate it 360 degrees. If you feel wetness on your finger, it is believed that your wish will come true.

Blue Mosque

Born out of the ambition of Sultan Ahmed I, this is undoubtedly one of the most awe-inspiring mosques in Turkey. The might of the imperial rule is made evident by the enormous dome supported by “elephant foot” pillars, along with over 20,000 ceramic tiles handcrafted by the finest craftsmen of the era. Features such as the high ceilings embellished with chandeliers, the walls with complex calligraphy and geometric patterns, make it hard to believe that the mosque was constructed in mere 7 years.

Operating hours

Topkapi Palace

Monday	09:00 AM - 04:45 PM	last entry 03:45 PM
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 04:45 PM	last entry 03:45 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 04:45 PM	last entry 03:45 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 04:45 PM	last entry 03:45 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 04:45 PM	last entry 03:45 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 04:45 PM	last entry 03:45 PM

Hagia Sophia

Monday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM

Blue Mosque

Monday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Hagia Sophia History Museum

Monday	09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Know before you go

What to bring

It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
It is recommended to carry a water bottle and sunscreen.

Accessibility

All 3 attractions are wheelchair accessible. Access to some areas may be challenging due to uneven surfaces and steps.

Additional note

Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia

This tour is not available on Tuesdays.
To enter the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, women must cover their knees, shoulders, and chest. They must also partially cover their hair with a scarf. Men must cover their knees and shoulders. If you do not have a scarf or body cover, you can buy them at the entrance (a scarf is €1 and a body cover is €3).
Please note that during the high season, the waiting time for security checks is around 60 minutes at Hagia Sophia and 45 minutes at the Blue Mosque.