Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahce Palace and Galata Tower Combo
Discover four of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with this convenient Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahce Palace & Galata Tower combo. Enjoy hosted entry to Topkapi Palace and explore its Ottoman heritage with a 25-language audio guide; please note that the Harem Section is not included. Continue with skip-the-ticket-line entry to Hagia Sophia and discover its remarkable Byzantine and Ottoman history. Then visit Dolmabahce Palace with skip-the-ticket-line entry, including access to the Harem Section, before completing your experience with hosted entry to Galata Tower and panoramic views across Istanbul. A 25-language audio guide is included for all four attractions. Please note that Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays, and the Galata Tower hosted entry is not available on Fridays.

Hours:
Topkapi Palace Hosted Entry Hours: 09:00, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, and 15:00
Galata Tower Hosted Entry Hours: 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, and 15:00
Dolmabahce Palace Hours: 09:00 - 17:00
Hagia Sophia Hours: 09:00 - 18:00

About This Activity

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Skip the ticket line

Walk past ticket queues and show your mobile QR code at the entrance.

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Host or greeter

A host or greeter will meet you at the meeting point.

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Audio guide included

Listen to a curated audio guide in 25 different languages

Highlights

  • Visit four of Istanbul’s top landmarks with one combo ticket, saving time and effort across your trip.
  • Skip long ticket lines and enjoy smoother access to Galata Tower, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Dolmabahce Palace.
  • Discover Ottoman royal life at Topkapi Palace and explore the Harem Section of Dolmabahce Palace.
  • Discover Ottoman royal life at Topkapi Palace and explore the Harem Section of Dolmabahce Palace.
  • Enjoy flexible exploration after entry while combining four iconic Istanbul landmarks in one convenient experience.

Included

  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry
  • Audio guide available in 25 languages
  • Access to the Dolmabahce Palace Harem Section
  • Flexible exploration after entry

Not Included

  • Access to the Topkapi Palace Harem Section
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guided tour

Meet your host at the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III for assisted entry to Topkapi Palace.

Explore Topkapi Palace independently with a 25-language audio guide and discover its imperial courtyards, chambers, and collections.

Enter Hagia Sophia with skip-the-ticket-line access and explore its second-floor visitor area at your own pace.

Visit Dolmabahce Palace with skip-the-ticket-line entry and independently explore its grand halls and Harem Section.

Compare the classical Ottoman atmosphere of Topkapi Palace with the European-influenced elegance of Dolmabahce Palace.

Meet your host at Bereketzade Fountain for assisted entry to Galata Tower.

Explore Galata Tower independently and enjoy panoramic views over the Bosphorus, Golden Horn, and historic peninsula.

Discover all four attractions with included 25-language audio guides and allow sufficient travel time between their different locations.

Meeting point

Topkapi Palace: Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III

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Sultan 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.

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Meeting point

Galata Tower: Bereketzade Fountain

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Bereketzade, Galata Kulesi No:1, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul

Your meeting point is in front of the Bereketzade Fountain, right next to the Galata Tower. Please meet your host there at least 15 minutes before your tour time. Your host will be holding a white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass® and istanbul.com logos for easy recognition.

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  • The 25-language audio guides are provided digitally with your ticket and are not available at the attractions.

  • Hagia Sophia is open for half a day on the first day of Ramadan and Sacrifice Festivals.

  • Some sections of Topkapi Palace may be closed temporarily; the remaining areas are open to visitors.

  • Restoration work at Hagia Sophia may limit access to certain areas during your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower require hosted entry at the scheduled time, while Hagia Sophia and Dolmabahce Palace can be visited independently with skip-the-ticket-line entry.

No. Skip-the-ticket-line applies only to ticket purchase

The audio guide is provided via a digital link sent with your ticket and is available in 25 languages. Features (12)

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