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Meeting point easy to find. Quick to receive tickets (once giving the reserve papers of the app) and go inside the palace.
Both the Hagia Sophia and the sunken palace were beautiful! It is very worthwhile. And especially for the Hagia Sophia, it's worth buying tickets online in advance to avoid the queue at the ticket office. It's also worth it for the Basilica Cistern, as there are 2 different queues here and the one for the e-tickets was quicker in our case.
The architecture of the basilica cistern is amazingly beautiful, very well lit and with a well organized traffic. It has generously met my expectations. But the number of visitors per shift or hour should be reduced.
Tickets were easy to book, great instructions and saved a lot if time by not queuing. In terms of the sites they were really good to see and understand the history behind it. Great addition to our Istanbul trip.
Easy to book. Very clear instructions from the guide in Topkapi, which helps not to miss the Harem and the incredible collections. Jump the queue ticket saved us waiting hours to enter. The experience in Topkapi, Hagia Sophia and Balisica were totally different and absolutely awesome.
We made a combined booking with Fastlane. For Hagia Sophia and Cisterna Basilica, the tickets we sent were immediately our valid tickets. Worked perfectly. Both sights were very beautiful and interesting. At Hagia Sophia, as a non-Muslim you "only" get to the first level and can look down into the whole mosque. Also very impressive, but not really explained beforehand. At the Topkapi Palace there was only one reservation in the mailing, which is easy to overlook, and we only noticed in front of gate 2 (where you need real tickets). We then had to go back to an agency outside Gate 1 so that we could finally get in with a tour lady. It worked but with a certain loss of time. The palace itself was huge and very beautiful. Be sure to book a ticket with harem access (as we had), this part is the highlight of the palace. All in all, a great day with lots of wonderful impressions.
Made such a difference avoiding the long queues and getting there relatively early was the wa right call
Simplicity in the directions provided, all ok
It was a good idea to book without queues, since there were a lot of tourists.
There was no line to enter the cistern as we arrived early which made our experience easy and seamless.
Fantastic location, so different from everything else in Istanbul. Skip the line tickets are excellent, we got straight in. Make sure you have downloaded the tickets before arriving so you have a code for them to scan.
Skip the line worked. The lighting at Hagia Sophia was very distracting to take photos. Basilica Cistern was great. Audio guide did not work at Hagia Sophia (was it free for everyone?) so I did not even bother trying at the Cistern.
We were greeted in a separate queue with entry without delay. We were helped very clearly by the staff to download and use the audio in our language. We loved the experience
In none of the three places we had to wait in line, we were able to enter directly without any problems. In the Topkapi Palace, once inside, there were many people and there were queues for the treasure and the relics.
The queue was cut at the Citerne and the reception staff were very helpful, sharing the connection with us so that we could collect our tickets. But it was more complicated at Topkapi, where you had to collect your ticket from a hut outside the site, which wasn't properly explained. And there's no real queue cutter.
We went yesterday around 4pm to the Cistern. The entrance line was very long and we were able to enter in minutes through the online tickets entrance. We downloaded the audio guide prior entrance in our phones and were able to follow all detailed explanations throughout the visit.
Beautiful place worth seeing, we could not connect them to audioguide because once you enter there is no coverage, no one warns you about it.
We had misread the instructions and entered the palace. We were directed to the ticket office and the clerk told us where to find our guide. Once there, he accompanied us to join a group who were already going through the entrances, so we didn't have to wait 30 minutes for the next departure (very nice of him). The fast pass allowed us to do all 3 activities without a hitch, although you need to allow quite a bit of time for the palace and less for the cistern and Saint Sophia. It was really great
Well, the security queue was fast. We had a problem with downloading one of the ticket QR code PDFs but the Hagia Sofia staff resolved it quickly.
Everything was well organized, but the guidebook is very poorly done and the queue for the treasure is unacceptable for wire-cut tickets.
For me these venues are a musr see whrb you are in Istanbul, but as for mostly every over crowded tourist spot in the world I don't really enjoy them.
Everything went very well. We didn't have to wait in line and they gave us the correct information about the guided tour in the chosen language. The place is beautiful and safe. It is definitely worth visiting.
It was really nice good price experience. Will recommend your services to my friends and wil use your services further. Good luck!
Beautiful place but I thought the price was not worth. Based on other Attractions I have seen, around €20 would have been ok. Setting up the Audio Guide on my personal device was a bit cumbersome as there is no guidance at the entrance on how to do it. A Staff Member was kind enough to set up the Wifi and Download the Audio Guide. I suggest a more visible instruction for that as well as a better numerical sequence for the route.
NO ticket lines , only security unfortunately. Audio guide did not work in the Basilica as no internet Over all satisfied
Explore 2 of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks with a single ticket & skip the crowds.
Everything you get at Basilica Cistern: Get a quick entry to the Basilica Cistern with the skip-the-line tickets to explore at your own pace, with insights from an audio guide available in 7 languages.
Everything you get at Hagia Sophia: Get a fast-track entry to Hagia Sophia. Access the Upper Gallery and explore key highlights with an included audio guide.
Why choose this combo: See Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque with one discounted combo ticket—two iconic sites, one great deal, just 110 meters apart.
Inclusions Basilica Cistern
Skip-the-line entry
Audio guide downloadable in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish & Turkish
Hagia Sophia
Skip-the-line entry
Audio guide downloadable in English, German, French, Italian & Spanish
Exclusive access to the Upper Gallery visiting area
Basilica Cistern
Tip: The Basilica Cistern gets busy quickly post mid-morning. For a calmer visit, aim for late afternoon or early evening.
The Cistern stays cool and damp year-round, with slippery floors. Wear warm clothes and shoes with a good grip to prevent yourself from slipping.
Don’t leave without seeing the Medusa heads. They’re tucked away at the far end, and worth viewing from every angle!
Hagia Sophia
Meeting point easy to find. Quick to receive tickets (once giving the reserve papers of the app) and go inside the palace.
Both the Hagia Sophia and the sunken palace were beautiful! It is very worthwhile. And especially for the Hagia Sophia, it's worth buying tickets online in advance to avoid the queue at the ticket office. It's also worth it for the Basilica Cistern, as there are 2 different queues here and the one for the e-tickets was quicker in our case.
The architecture of the basilica cistern is amazingly beautiful, very well lit and with a well organized traffic. It has generously met my expectations. But the number of visitors per shift or hour should be reduced.
Quick and easy purchase. Even faster entry with skip the line up organized . I really liked the gardens and the overview from the terraces the ballroom and the doctor's residence hall
Tickets were easy to book, great instructions and saved a lot if time by not queuing. In terms of the sites they were really good to see and understand the history behind it. Great addition to our Istanbul trip.
Easy to book. Very clear instructions from the guide in Topkapi, which helps not to miss the Harem and the incredible collections. Jump the queue ticket saved us waiting hours to enter. The experience in Topkapi, Hagia Sophia and Balisica were totally different and absolutely awesome.
The Palace is amazing and very interesting to discover. Booking the tickets by the app is the best thing ever. The thing not so great is when you loose the conection to audioguide.
We made a combined booking with Fastlane. For Hagia Sophia and Cisterna Basilica, the tickets we sent were immediately our valid tickets. Worked perfectly. Both sights were very beautiful and interesting. At Hagia Sophia, as a non-Muslim you "only" get to the first level and can look down into the whole mosque. Also very impressive, but not really explained beforehand. At the Topkapi Palace there was only one reservation in the mailing, which is easy to overlook, and we only noticed in front of gate 2 (where you need real tickets). We then had to go back to an agency outside Gate 1 so that we could finally get in with a tour lady. It worked but with a certain loss of time. The palace itself was huge and very beautiful. Be sure to book a ticket with harem access (as we had), this part is the highlight of the palace. All in all, a great day with lots of wonderful impressions.
Made such a difference avoiding the long queues and getting there relatively early was the wa right call
Simplicity in the directions provided, all ok
It was a good idea to book without queues, since there were a lot of tourists.
There was no line to enter the cistern as we arrived early which made our experience easy and seamless.
Fantastic location, so different from everything else in Istanbul. Skip the line tickets are excellent, we got straight in. Make sure you have downloaded the tickets before arriving so you have a code for them to scan.
Skip the line worked. The lighting at Hagia Sophia was very distracting to take photos. Basilica Cistern was great. Audio guide did not work at Hagia Sophia (was it free for everyone?) so I did not even bother trying at the Cistern.
It crashed several times. If I tried to check steps of the guide it went to the side of the screen and I could see the half of the the meniu only. It happened suddenly and sometimes got fixed without explanation either. However, it was really annoying and I stopped using it after 5-6 times restarting the tour guide. The good side of the tour was your staff and smooth entry. For that I can give 5 star. He was really clear and informative.
We were greeted in a separate queue with entry without delay. We were helped very clearly by the staff to download and use the audio in our language. We loved the experience
The opulence of the Ottoman sultans was on display when we visited the treasury. Overall its a good experience glimpsing through all the courtyards. It takes about 3 hours to finish this tour. Recommended for those who would like to see history and learn something about the past.
The palace is amazing and worth to visit, Regarding the audio guide provided by the ticket salers this is not very easy to use and it will be better to have the original one. Furthermore the ticket does not give access to the church in courtyard one. In general this tour is a little bit expensive
In none of the three places we had to wait in line, we were able to enter directly without any problems. In the Topkapi Palace, once inside, there were many people and there were queues for the treasure and the relics.
The queue was cut at the Citerne and the reception staff were very helpful, sharing the connection with us so that we could collect our tickets. But it was more complicated at Topkapi, where you had to collect your ticket from a hut outside the site, which wasn't properly explained. And there's no real queue cutter.
We went yesterday around 4pm to the Cistern. The entrance line was very long and we were able to enter in minutes through the online tickets entrance. We downloaded the audio guide prior entrance in our phones and were able to follow all detailed explanations throughout the visit.
Beautiful place worth seeing, we could not connect them to audioguide because once you enter there is no coverage, no one warns you about it.
We had misread the instructions and entered the palace. We were directed to the ticket office and the clerk told us where to find our guide. Once there, he accompanied us to join a group who were already going through the entrances, so we didn't have to wait 30 minutes for the next departure (very nice of him). The fast pass allowed us to do all 3 activities without a hitch, although you need to allow quite a bit of time for the palace and less for the cistern and Saint Sophia. It was really great
The group was huge and so it took a long time for everyone to get in because the guide has the QR code on their cell phone and has to let everyone in individually. The same with the entrance to the harem!
Well, the security queue was fast. We had a problem with downloading one of the ticket QR code PDFs but the Hagia Sofia staff resolved it quickly.
Explore Istanbul’s 'Big Three' — Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern — with one flexible, skip-the-line combo ticket.
Inclusions Basilica Cistern
Skip-the-line entry
Audio guide downloadable in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, & Turkish
Hagia Sophia
Skip-the-line entry
Access to Hagia Sophia's Upper Gallery visiting area
Audio guide downloadable in English, German, French, Italian, & Spanish
Topkapi Palace
Skip-the-line entry
Access to Topkapi Palace Harem (Royal Apartments & Imperial Hall)
Access to Topkapi Palace Museum (Treasury & Sacred Relics Room)
Audio guide downloadable in English, Arabic, French, German, & Spanish
Basilica Cistern
Tip: Follow the full loop before heading out—the Medusa heads are tucked away at the far end and worth a close look from every angle.
Skip-the-line tickets are very helpful, but all visitors must go through standard security screening.
For a more peaceful visit, go early in the morning or later in the afternoon when it’s less crowded. The space feels a lot more serene then!
The lighting is kept low to preserve the atmosphere. Switch to night mode or steady your phone to capture clearer photos.
Make sure you wear shoes with good grip to avoid slipping in some areas.
Hagia Sophia
Tip: Security checks are a must at the venue. During summer months, checks can take extra time with queues stretching into the courtyard.
Only the Upper Gallery area is open to visitors, while the main floor is reserved for worshippers.
You cannot enter the mosque during prayer times, so plan your visit around the daily schedule.
Modest dress is mandatory for all, so make sure you wear clothes that cover your head, shoulders and knees. Headscarves are available at the entrance for women.
Due to the Friday prayer, the Mosque will be closed to tourists from 12pm to 2pm. For a smoother experience, it's recommended visiting after 4pm to avoid the lengthy security line anticipated between 2pm and 4pm.
Topkapi Palace
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
All beautiful, especially Cistern and St. Sophia Mosque which, however, due to earthquake ilb23 April, we could see today 24 April. Courtesy and professionalism of the Guide. Thank you
Ali was an awesome tour guide! Great experience 👍👍
Everything, the guide's experience, cordiality, friendliness.
Ticketing was easy, Blue Mosque was beautiful, and our tour guide was excellent. Cenker was very knowledgeable, fun, lively and very accommodating.
Booking a tour was the best thing we did, our guide Ali was great and made the whole tour much more relevant and interesting. Skip the Line tickets make a huge difference and I would highly recommend them.
The tour ran like clockwork. Our guide, Michael, was in the expected place and knowledgeably took the group to each of the three historic locations, explained their context and interesting and historical details. We were allowed our own time in each location before meeting back at an agreed place for the next stop on the tour. No real queues in the 4th week of June on a 1pm booking, but great to skip lines on this tour where possible. Apparently the rules have changes in the Hagia Sophia allowing guides to take visitors around the 2nd level which meant that Michael could explain the Christian and Muslim iconography in this exceptional 6th century building. Ticketing through Headout was easy and predictable.
Our guided tour was great. Our tour guide was a local woman who was very knowledgeable. Made seeing the 3 sights easy. Would recommend!
The tour was well organized, the guide was concerned about the group and very professional. I recommend the combined ticket for those who only have a short time in Istanbul and want to maximize their time.
Thanks to Ali, very professional and kind. Made us feel comfortable with detailed information of each site. Ancora Imparo...he knows, Michela and Roberto
Our guide (Matar?) was super informative. His delivery was relaxed, belying the fact that he has undoubtedly given the same dozens of times prior to our group. He allowed adequate time at each location for us to walk around before moving on to the next site. I would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone interested in knowing about the history of istanbul.
The guide Ali, was incredibly knowledgeable - his guiding added real depth to each of the three sights and he was able to take care of us well, preparing us for any practical arrangements e.g. dress codes, queuing, meeting places, toilets etc.. these details are important! The Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia were fascinating and beautiful places to visit and worth doing with a guide lest you miss key details. I'd do the trip all over again if given the opportunity and the wonderful guide.
Wonderful places not to be missed! The guide was able to pick us things not described in normal guidebooks!I recommend doing it in the morning to find fewer people!
Our guide, Ali, was amazing. So full of cool information but was very proactive for our group in getting us through shortcuts and making sure we were always prepared for thr next thing. Highly recommend!
Murat was an awesome guide. He was easy to understand, led us through all 3 sites at the perfect pace and gave us a wonderful history lesson. Highly recommend this tour!
The guide was nice enough, and knew a lot, as much as I could tell. His microphone connection to our earpieces failed, so that was a major problem. He also needs to say "ladies and gentlemen " less often, it waslike a distracting nervous tic. He must have inserted it 50-70 times in the 3 site talks.
Tour guide very helpful and provided lots of information. Answered everybody's questions. Provided useful information about other places to visit.
Ticketing was easy. Loved the whole experience. Our guide Halek had incredible knowledge and was very friendly. I highly recommend doing this tour, there wee lots of people going 9n their own waiting in long l8nescand nit learning about what they were experiencing so to me to pay for that was well worth it
Nice, interesting tours. The guide takes time to tell the story and even takes photos for those who wish.
The guide was exceptional. His comments, humor and knowledge fascinated me. He even went half an hour over schedule. My expectations were exceeded.
The really nice guide But we still have to queue to get in The group is huge, not great For 100€ knowing that the Blue Mosque is free, I don't think it's worth it at all.
Great guide with plenty of information you can not find in a book or online. Skip the line tickets worked fantastic. Enough time for breaks and toilet.
Guide was knowledgeable and took the time to explain key features throughout the tour. Responded to group questions with great insights.
Great experience! A group not so large that you can't ask questions to the guide and no one got lost despite big crowds. Incredidbly knowledgeable guide who provided a very detailed and interesting tour. A great start to our trip to Istanbul to get a base understanding of Old Town and its history.
I had a great time thanks to the guid who was brilliant, very informative and was able to pass on the information in easy way so you understood , he also had a good sense of humour . The things we saw were fascinating and interesting even though I have travelled a lot over the years.
A very entertaining guide, who ensured that the tour was very exciting, entertaining and entertaining with his great specialist knowledge and many anecdotes! Not having to queue is a great luxury, as the other queues would have taken hours.
Enjoy expert storytelling, skip-the-line access, and a 5+ language audio guide for 3 of Istanbul’s most iconic sites.
Everything you get at Blue Mosque: Skip the long lines and head straight to the Blue Mosque’s grand prayer hall. Get insights into this stained-glass-lit monument, with an English-speaking guide and an audio guide.
Everything you get at Hagia Sophia: Access the Upper Gallery of Hagia Sophia—an area once reserved for royalty. Avoid the wait and admire its breath-taking mosaics at your own pace, while enjoying a detailed audio guide.
Everything you get at Basilica Cistern: Take an underground walk into the Basilica Cistern’s cool and quiet spaces. Skip long wait lines, and walk in to admire the marble columns and the famous Medusa heads with an expert guide.
Why choose this combo: In just 4 hours, visit three of Istanbul’s top landmarks in one day, with one easy ticket. Skip the long lines with this flexible ticket and explore each site with expert English-speaking guides and immersive audio guides.
Inclusions Basilica Cistern
1-hour guided tour of Basilica Cistern
Skip-the-line entry
Expert English-speaking guide
Audio app downloadable in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, & Turkish
Hagia Sophia
1-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia
Skip-the-line entry
Expert English-speaking guide
Entry to Hagia Sophia Upper Gallery visiting area
Audio guide downloadable in English, German, French, Italian, & Spanish
Blue Mosque
Entry and 1-hour guided tour to the Blue Mosque
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry
Basilica Cistern
Tip: Be sure to walk to the far end of the cistern to see the famous Medusa heads—many visitors miss them by turning back too soon.
Floors can be slick in places due to moisture, so wear stable footwear with good grip.
For a quieter, more serene experience, visit first thing in the morning or just before closing when crowds are less.
Skip-the-line tickets help cut down wait time. However, security screenings are compulsory for all visitors and will take time.
Hagia Sophia
Tip: Security checks can take up to an hour in summer (June–August), so plan your visits accordingly.
Only the Upper Gallery is open to visitors; the main prayer hall is reserved for worshippers and not accessible to visit.
Access is paused during daily prayers, so plan your visit between those times.
Tourist entry is paused every Friday from noon to around 2:30pm for weekly prayers.
Visitors are required to dress modestly – so please cover your head, shoulders and knees. Women are also required to wear scarves. If you forget to bring your own, there are scarves available at the entrance.
Blue Mosque
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
All beautiful, especially Cistern and St. Sophia Mosque which, however, due to earthquake ilb23 April, we could see today 24 April. Courtesy and professionalism of the Guide. Thank you
Ali was an awesome tour guide! Great experience 👍👍
Everything, the guide's experience, cordiality, friendliness.
Booking a tour was the best thing we did, our guide Ali was great and made the whole tour much more relevant and interesting. Skip the Line tickets make a huge difference and I would highly recommend them.
The tour ran like clockwork. Our guide, Michael, was in the expected place and knowledgeably took the group to each of the three historic locations, explained their context and interesting and historical details. We were allowed our own time in each location before meeting back at an agreed place for the next stop on the tour. No real queues in the 4th week of June on a 1pm booking, but great to skip lines on this tour where possible. Apparently the rules have changes in the Hagia Sophia allowing guides to take visitors around the 2nd level which meant that Michael could explain the Christian and Muslim iconography in this exceptional 6th century building. Ticketing through Headout was easy and predictable.
Our guided tour was great. Our tour guide was a local woman who was very knowledgeable. Made seeing the 3 sights easy. Would recommend!
The tour was well organized, the guide was concerned about the group and very professional. I recommend the combined ticket for those who only have a short time in Istanbul and want to maximize their time.
Thanks to Ali, very professional and kind. Made us feel comfortable with detailed information of each site. Ancora Imparo...he knows, Michela and Roberto
Our guide (Matar?) was super informative. His delivery was relaxed, belying the fact that he has undoubtedly given the same dozens of times prior to our group. He allowed adequate time at each location for us to walk around before moving on to the next site. I would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone interested in knowing about the history of istanbul.
The guide Ali, was incredibly knowledgeable - his guiding added real depth to each of the three sights and he was able to take care of us well, preparing us for any practical arrangements e.g. dress codes, queuing, meeting places, toilets etc.. these details are important! The Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia were fascinating and beautiful places to visit and worth doing with a guide lest you miss key details. I'd do the trip all over again if given the opportunity and the wonderful guide.
Wonderful places not to be missed! The guide was able to pick us things not described in normal guidebooks!I recommend doing it in the morning to find fewer people!
The Bascilica Cistern is a must see in Istanbul. It is such a surprise. It is huge and beautiful, like walking into a theatre. We found it easy to book and our guide was very good. He was also encouraged us to ask him anything about Istanbul, which was really helpful.
Our guide, Ali, was amazing. So full of cool information but was very proactive for our group in getting us through shortcuts and making sure we were always prepared for thr next thing. Highly recommend!
Murat was an awesome guide. He was easy to understand, led us through all 3 sites at the perfect pace and gave us a wonderful history lesson. Highly recommend this tour!
The guide was nice enough, and knew a lot, as much as I could tell. His microphone connection to our earpieces failed, so that was a major problem. He also needs to say "ladies and gentlemen " less often, it waslike a distracting nervous tic. He must have inserted it 50-70 times in the 3 site talks.
Tour guide very helpful and provided lots of information. Answered everybody's questions. Provided useful information about other places to visit.
Ticketing was easy. Loved the whole experience. Our guide Halek had incredible knowledge and was very friendly. I highly recommend doing this tour, there wee lots of people going 9n their own waiting in long l8nescand nit learning about what they were experiencing so to me to pay for that was well worth it
Nice, interesting tours. The guide takes time to tell the story and even takes photos for those who wish.
The guide was exceptional. His comments, humor and knowledge fascinated me. He even went half an hour over schedule. My expectations were exceeded.
The really nice guide But we still have to queue to get in The group is huge, not great For 100€ knowing that the Blue Mosque is free, I don't think it's worth it at all.
Great guide with plenty of information you can not find in a book or online. Skip the line tickets worked fantastic. Enough time for breaks and toilet.
Guide was knowledgeable and took the time to explain key features throughout the tour. Responded to group questions with great insights.
The basilica cistern is a majestic work not to be missed! the directions sent by email about the meeting point are accurate, too bad there is no Italian guide, but with the app and audios eventually the problem is solved. Well done
The guide was good, but so difficult to hear. So I didn't hear him. Not necessarily his fault as it was busy, perhaps a mic and audio set would have helped.
Great experience! A group not so large that you can't ask questions to the guide and no one got lost despite big crowds. Incredidbly knowledgeable guide who provided a very detailed and interesting tour. A great start to our trip to Istanbul to get a base understanding of Old Town and its history.
Skip the lines and explore the Basilica Cistern with flexibility to add more landmarks and guides.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to Basilica Cistern
Guided tour of Basilica Cistern
Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia (based on option selected)
Guided tour of Hagia Sophia (based on option selected)
Entry to Blue Mosque (based on option selected)
Guided tour of Blue Mosque (based on option selected)
Expert English-speaking guide
Audio app for iOS & Android in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish & Turkish
Headset
Basilica Cistern
Tip: The famous Medusa columns are easy to miss if you head out too early; walk all the way to the back.
Your ticket lets you skip the long lines, but you’ll still need to go through the security check.
Mornings and evenings are quieter; avoid midday hours when large tour groups and cruise visitors typically arrive.
The lighting is intentionally dim; use your phone’s night mode for better photos.
The damp floor can be slippery in some areas—wear comfortable shoes with a good grip.
Hagia Sophia
Tip: Be prepared for security checks; expect up to 60 minutes of wait time during the peak season (June to August).
The ground floor is designated for prayers, while the second floor is open to visitors.
During the five daily prayers, certain areas are restricted to tourists.
Hagia Sophia is closed on Fridays from 12pm to 2:30pm for the Friday prayer.
Dress modestly—cover shoulders, arms, and knees. Women need to cover their heads. Scarves are available at the entrance.
Blue Mosque
Ship-Bosfor Tur and dinner
The ticket it´s great! But there is a minus - At Dolmbache Palace we were asked to leave a deposit of €100 in cash, per person, to have the audioguide. As we were 5, it would be a deposit of €500 in cash! Ridiculous And we did not had the audioguide that is very necessary, as there is no information, anywhere in the palace and you cannot take pictures for you to remember the places and surch afterwords.
I liked the mosque very much but we could only visit the upper part because the lower part is reserved only for Muslim worshippers. This was not clear: I knew it was a mosque but I was not clear that it could not be visited.
I thought the value was phenomenal. We were able to do all that the tickets included except the whirling dervish show. The etickets and skip the line worked very well. The only disappointment was the dinner show and cruise which was awful all around. The meal was mediocre, as expected. The show, what little we saw of it, was nothing special. The guests all crowded around the performers, so no one else could see. They did have a video of it but it was very grainy. If I had wanted to see a video of it I could have done so at home. And everyone was smoking despite the signs forbidding it. I got home and had to shower and was the clothes. If you want to see all the hihglights of Istanbul and are willing to cram lots of activites into a few day, this is definitely a great deal.
I haven't seen much difference between carrying a purchased ticket or not. The line to buy tickets at most Lis sites is minimal. What there is is a lot of people to snitch at the security checkpoint.
It was very straightforward and everything worked.
We were refused entry to HAREM in TOPKAPI
Build your perfect Istanbul adventure by picking 2 to 10 attractions, from iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace to cultural gems like a hammam or dervish show.
Inclusions
Lots of history and excellent view of the city
It was amazing 😻 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The audio guide who provided descriptions and anecdotes
Inclusions
Entry to Galata Tower
Express elevator to the lookout platform of the Galata Tower
Audio guide app (Optional)
Exclusions
Hotel transfers
Transport
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Our guide Daphne was awesome! She knew her history of the Palace, she had a Gsoh to, loved the 1 hour tour with her😊
This tour did not meet my expectations. We were taken to the three courtyards, given a bried description and allowed to skip the lines to the harem. That's it. The guide, Muhammed, told us to wait afte scanning us in to the Harem so he can give us the audio guide link - we waited for about 10 mins. He was a no show. He had left after scanning us in! So there we were - no audio guide, and no way to go back to scan the QR code for the audio guide. A totla waste of money and time. Do not recommend this particualr tour.
A pro tip for future visitors is put a good amount of time aside if you want to see and experience the entire palace. The guided tour is only for an hour and covered the basics. I never realised I could stay on as we weren't allowed to at other sites we toured. Take a power bank for your phone there is so much to see and take photos/videos of and my phone went flat. It is absolutely amazing. The only thing I was disappointed in was that it wasn't clear when I booked my ticket that I could stay on after the guide left and I had arranged the driver to come get me at a specific time based on the tour time of one hour, even bring able to extend it by an hour wasn't enough time. I feel the price was quite expensive for only an hour and although we skipped the queue to get on there were huge cues going in to the different parts of the castle mostly from cruise ships so make sure what's happening on the day you want to go. I missed so much of it so was really upset
There were too many people in the party. The organizers squeezed so many into one group that it was hard to listen and appreciate the tour. No explanation on how or when to use the audio guide.
Ibrahim was a really good guide and well prepared. Maybe next time it would be nice to have headphones in order not to miss any explanation if the group is big. Also, it would be nice to know in advance if the explanation will happen outside of the rooms. We didn't expect the Harem to be that big and it would have been nice to have someone guiding us inside.
Well paid off experience. Our guide Daphne was great, told us a lot, answered all question straight away. Also things you could not learn off internet easily. So recomended for sure, you will not regret it!
Relatively quick entry. Guide tells interesting info about the Topkapı Palace and the sultans. Duration is one hour, which is fine.
We liked our guide, he explained things very well and in detail.
Cem was a great tour guide he gave a great tour with plenty of history and humour
Excellent guide. Informative without being overwhelmed by facts. Skip the queue very useful.
Our guide Salh was a font of knowledge and had a good sense of humour to boot. It was an excellent guided tour.
Daphne did a good job bringing the location to life. Nice anecdotes.
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Absolutely magical experience! Floating above the fairy chimneys and surreal landscapes of Cappadocia at sunrise felt like stepping into a dream. The views were breathtaking, the ride was smooth, and the crew was professional and friendly throughout. A bucket-list adventure that lived up to the hype — highly recommended!
Absolutely the whole experience was excellent. The pilot in charge of our flight explained everything in detail and made the trip truly enjoyable. A dream come true. Thank you!!!!!!
Very seamless experience from booking to ride
The communication after booking and the further organization up to the pick-up totally met our expectations. The balloon flight with the pilot and his crew was fantastic, as he flew around the rocks in the valleys safely and with centimeter precision. We hadn't expected to be able to touch them. In the end, we touched down on the trailer with confidence despite the difficult landing conditions. Many thanks for the great experience.
Very good service provided by the people who received my clients on the balloon flight tour.
Unique, super punctual and just as they offered, they delivered.
Everything organized perfectly, the pilot was great, outstanding scenery. Congratulations!!!
It's truly unforgettable! The experience is unique and the organization impeccable. I highly recommend
The flight never happended due to weather issues. But arrangement by hEadout was all good.
Choose your group size and capture the experience with a 30-minute flight video keepsake!
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Yes, you can book Basilica Cistern guided tours and learn more about its unique architecture and Byzantine history. An expert tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
It is best to book Basilica Cistern guided tours online to save time and money. You may also chance upon great deals and discounts when booking tours online.
Basilica Cistern guided tours price starts from €26. This includes an English or Spanish-speaking tour guide taking you around the attraction. You will also enjoy skip-the-line access and an audio guide app in over 8 languages.
You can choose between 3 types of Basilica Cistern guided. Either pick a guided tour with skip the line access to Basilica Cistern or a combo guided tour that includes access to the Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, or a Headout Saver Pass providing skip-the-line tickets to top Istanbul attractions with an English-speaking guide for 3 days.
When you book Basilica Cistern guided tours, you can enjoy skip-the-line benefits, get an expert English or Spanish-speaking tour guide, and also avail of an audio app in over 8 languages to delve deeper into the cistern’s history.
Yes, if you are interested in Byzantine history and architecture, the Basilica Cistern is a must-visit. The marble columns and waterways take you on a journey through the yesteryears when the ancient underground cistern supplied water to the Great Palace of Constantinople and its surrounding areas.
An expert English or Spanish-speaking tour guide will accompany you on a journey through the Sunken Water Palace aka the Basilica Cistern. You will get up close with the marble columns along the roof, the Medusa Heads, the Weeping Column, and the pristine water surface.
Yes, you can enjoy skip-the-line benefits with your Basilica Cistern guided tours.
Yes, if you have booked your Basilica Cistern guided tours online, you can cancel them up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund on your purchase.
A Basilica Cistern guided tour lasts for around an hour.
