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Hop aboard a 90-minute cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and enjoy beautiful views of Istanbul.

See the Golden Horn, the Dolmabahce Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and the Hagia Sophia Museum.

Learn about the places you pass by with the help of a free audio guide, available in 8 languages.

Click photos of the stunning panoramas offered by Istanbul and its landmarks.

One of the to-do things in Istanbul is visiting the Princes’ Island

Immerse yourself in a getaway in this Island where no traffic is allowed

See the ruins of Trotsky’s house, St. George’s Church, and a 19th-century pharmacy

Listen to the Bosphorus audio guide on your own smartphone, available in 10 languages

Discover the wondrous Hagia Sophia, a revered attraction in Istanbul, with skip-the-line access and an audio guide in 23 languages.

Stroll through the magnificent monument that once was the world's largest place of worship for over a millennium.

Listen to your informational audio guide to learn about the history, architecture, and Islamic and Byzantine heritage of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Get skip-the-line access to the 2nd-floor Visitors' Center and explore the marvelous mosaics and paintings at your own pace.

Did you know? Hagia Sophia started as a church, then became a mosque for 500 years, and finally a museum.

Enjoy fast-tracked entry and learn everything you can about Hagia Sophia, with a 1hr guided tour and a self-paced audio-guided tour.

Learn from a seasoned historian about Hagia Sophia, including its fascinating past as a church, then a mosque, and a world record holder.

Equipped with the knowledge you gathered from your guide, explore at your pace, with an audio guide available in the language of your choice.

Enrich your journey by adding a guided tour of the Blue Mosque or a 1-hour guided walking tour of the Old City, followed by a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise.

Fun fact: For over 1000 years, Hagia Sophia held the title of the world's largest dome (31-meters).

Take an elevator up the Galata Tower, originally a watchtower, now an interesting museum with space for exhibitions about Turkish history.

Revel in the panoramic vista of the city and witness the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, and the Suleymaniye Mosque from atop the tower.

Walk down some of the oldest streets in the Galata quarter of Istanbul as you head to the seaside.

Upgrade your tickets to enjoy access to the Galata Tower as you enjoy listening to interesting facts and stories through your audio guide app.

Did you know? There is a restaurant on top of the Galata Tower. Indulge in fancy Turkish delicacies at the Galata Restaurant.

All culture vultures must catch a Whirling Dervish show when in Istanbul.

Set out on a spiritual journey as you experience a deep-rooted Sufi tradition.

Observe the Mevlevi Sema Ceremony that symbolizes stages on the path to spiritualism.

Don’t miss out on the UNESCO Heritage of Humanity, the Mevlevi order.

Save big with this combo ticket as you experience the best of Turkey with a visit to Topkapi Palace and enjoy a Bosphorus cruise.

Skip the lines at Topkapi Palace and enlighten yourselves about the 15th-century Ottoman Empire with the audio guide app available in 10 languages.

Learn more about the priceless jewels and rich living quarters in the palace with its opulent architecture.

If you choose the variant with the Hagia Sophia guided tour, an expert English-speaking guide will greet you and guide you through the mosque.

Learn about Byzantine art and architecture during your 1-hour guided tour. Post this you are free to explore the mosque on your own.

The 1.5-hour cruise along the Bosphorus Strait will let you enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul.

Gain more insight into the places you pass by such as the Bosphorus Bridge and the dome of Hagia Sophia, with the help of a free audio guide, available in 10 languages.

Skip the long lines and discover one of the most-visited museums in Istanbul.

Learn more about the Basilica Cistern’s history and the outstanding engineering prowess of the Byzantines.

Witness the famous Hen’s Eye Column and Medusa Pillar Bases, which have been featured in several Hollywood films.

Opt for the multilingual audio guide to gain intriguing insights into the museum and its exhibits.

You can make your experience even better by upgrading your ticket to include a guided tour of Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque.