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

See the beautiful mosaics of Hagia Sofia and explore the Cistern's water system

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Hagia Sophia mosaics explained by the tour guide

About this experience

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.

What is included

* Entry tickets for Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern * Licensed guide * Audio headset

Hagia Sophia · Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı 1, 34122 Fatih Istanbul, Turkey