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Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern & Topkapi Palace: Entry + Guided Tour

Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern & Topkapi Palace: Entry + Guided Tour

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Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern & Topkapi Palace: Entry + Guided Tour

Duration: 4 hours
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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.

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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
Children under 7 are not permitted on this tour
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
Sunday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 19:00.
Monday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 19:00.
Tuesday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 19:00.
Wednesday: Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 19:00.
Thursday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 19:00.
Friday : Start time: 14:30 - End Time: 19:00.
Saturday : Start time: 09:00 - End Time: 19:00.

Location

Provider

Walks In Europe

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