Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Old City, Topkapi Palace Private Tour
Overview
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Old City & Hagia Sophia
Book a private tour of Hagia Sophia and see the highlights of the Old City, such as the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square.
3,5-hour: Old City, Hagia Sophia with Transport
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour private tour of Hagia Sophia and see the highlights of the Old City, such as the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square.
4-hour: Old City, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace Museum
Book a private tour of Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace Museum, and see the highlights of the Old City, such as the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square.
5,5-hour: Old City, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi with Transport
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour private tour of Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace Museum, and see the highlights of the Old City, such as the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square.
What's Included
- Free admission to Hagia Sophia Mosque (all options)
- - (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
- Tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (4- and 5,5-hour options only)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5- and 5,5-hour options only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who fluent in the language of your choice
- Private Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia, Old City and Topkapi Palace Museum-
- Tickets to the Imperial Harem of the Topkapi Palace Museum (optional)
- Tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (in 2- and 3,5-hour options)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2- and 4-hour options only)
Meeting and Pickup
Divanyolu Caddesi
Alemdar, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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World Heritage Center Hotel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Istanbul
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Ayasofya
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Topkapi Palace Museum
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private transfers and a tour of the Topkapi Palace Museum are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
- Hagia Sophia is a functioning mosque, so there are special rules for visitors with free admission. Women are not allowed outside the women's and visitor area and some parts of the mosque are closed to non-Muslims during prayer hours. All visitors must undergo mandatory security checks and adhere to mosque etiquette, which includes a modest dress (head scarves for women only; covered shoulders and knees, no hats and shoes for men and women).
- Regular tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum include admission to all exhibitions open to visitors inside the main palace and Hagia Irene. Admission to the Imperial Harem is not included in this tour. Tickets will be purchased on the spot. There are mandatory security checks.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. The price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- The 3,5 and 5,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and may take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-270904P298
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Free admission to Hagia Sophia Mosque (all options).
- - (number of attractions depends on the option selected).
- Tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (4- and 5,5-hour options only).
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5- and 5,5-hour options only).
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who fluent in the language of your choice.
- Private Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia, Old City and Topkapi Palace Museum-.
- Tickets to the Imperial Harem of the Topkapi Palace Museum (optional).
- Tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (in 2- and 3,5-hour options).
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2- and 4-hour options only).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Old City, Topkapi Palace Private Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Old City, Topkapi Palace Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Free admission to Hagia Sophia Mosque (all options)
- - (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
- Tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (4- and 5,5-hour options only)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5- and 5,5-hour options only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who fluent in the language of your choice
- Private Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia, Old City and Topkapi Palace Museum-
- Tickets to the Imperial Harem of the Topkapi Palace Museum (optional)
- Tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (in 2- and 3,5-hour options)
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2- and 4-hour options only)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private transfers and a tour of the Topkapi Palace Museum are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
- Hagia Sophia is a functioning mosque, so there are special rules for visitors with free admission. Women are not allowed outside the women's and visitor area and some parts of the mosque are closed to non-Muslims during prayer hours. All visitors must undergo mandatory security checks and adhere to mosque etiquette, which includes a modest dress (head scarves for women only; covered shoulders and knees, no hats and shoes for men and women).
- Regular tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum include admission to all exhibitions open to visitors inside the main palace and Hagia Irene. Admission to the Imperial Harem is not included in this tour. Tickets will be purchased on the spot. There are mandatory security checks.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. The price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- The 3,5 and 5,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and may take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
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