Discover two of Istanbul’s most important Ottoman landmarks with a combination of the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Join a professional guided tour of the Blue Mosque, then enjoy hosted entry to Topkapi Palace with an introduction from your host before exploring independently with an audio guide. Please note that Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and the Blue Mosque guided tour is not available on Fridays.
Walk past ticket queues and show your mobile QR code at the entrance.
Listen to a curated audio guide in 25 different languages
Enjoy a live guided experience with a professional local guide.
A host or greeter will meet you at the meeting point.
Join a professional guide for a tour of the Blue Mosque and discover its six minarets, Iznik tiles, and Ottoman heritage.
Meet your English-speaking host for assisted entry to Topkapi Palace and receive a 20-minute introduction.
Explore Topkapi Palace’s courtyards, gardens, and Harem Section independently with an audio guide.
Topkapi Palace: Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III
Open in Google MapsSultan Ahmet Sultanahmet Meydanı Topkapı Sarayı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III at least 15 minutes before the tour starts, holding a white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass® and istanbul.com logos. From there, your guide will take you on a short 1-minute walk to the main entrance gate (Bab-ı Hümayun) of Topkapi Palace.
Blue Mosque: Roots and Roasted Cafe
Open in Google MapsBinbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd no:10/1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
Meeting Point is the Roots and Roasted. The tour guide will be holding a white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass® logo for easy recognition.
The 25-language audio guide is prepared by Istanbul Tourist Pass and shared via a link with your ticket; it is not available at the sites.
Some sections of Topkapi Palace may be temporarily closed due to restoration, while the remaining areas stay open to visitors.
Restoration work continues at Hagia Sophia, so certain areas may be closed during your visit depending on ongoing work.
Yes. All attractions included in this combo must be visited on the same day. Visits on different days are not permitted.
Topkapi Palace is accessed with hosted entry only. Entry is possible exclusively with an English-speaking host, and independent entry is not permitted.
No. Entrance to the Harem Section is not included as part of your Topkapi Palace visit.
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