Admire the blend of Byzantine engineering and religious design at Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern.
Explore Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans.
View the 360-degree panorama of Istanbul's skyline and landscape from Galata Tower.
About this activity
Journey through Istanbul’s storied past: admire Hagia Sophia's 1,500-year dome that bridges the Byzantine and Ottoman eras; wander the Basilica Cistern, where 336 columns and carved Medusa heads rise from shadowed waters; admire the gilded halls of Dolmabahce Palace, a symbol of imperial opulence; and ascend the Galata Tower, the 14th-century watchtower overlooking the city and Bosphorus River.
What's included
Included
Admission
Location
Good to know
Child policy:
Children under 3 years are free of charge.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and may be requested to present a valid passport or ID at the entrance for age verification.
Good to know:
Check the official websites for daily opening hours and last admission times before your visit to each attraction.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque:
Please note that this skip-the-line admission allows you to bypass the ticket counter queue and proceed directly to the 2nd floor of Hagia Sophia. However, you will still need to wait in line for security checks.
Women must wear long, loose clothing that covers their arms and legs, along with a headcover at all times. Men should ensure their shoulders and knees are covered. Failure to comply will result in entry refusal to the mosque.
Basilica Cistern:
The admission ticket includes an audio guide available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Romanian, Croatian, and Arabic. A download link will be provided upon booking confirmation, and the audio guide must be downloaded in advance.
Please note that this skip-the-line admission allows you to bypass the ticket counter queue and proceed directly to the Basilica Cistern entrance. However, you will still need to wait in line for security checks.
Categories & locations
Other attractions
Museum
Regions
Istanbul · Istanbul Province · Turkey
Galata Tower:
Entrance is not permitted between 6:15 PM and 7:15 PM.
