Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace & Dolmabahce Palace Combo Tickets with Audio Guide

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Explore Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with a single, convenient Big 4 Combo Ticket: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace & Dolmabahce Palace. Experience centuries of history, imperial architecture, and cultural heritage while saving time with skip-the-ticket-line access options (mandatory security checks still apply). This combo offers a comprehensive way to discover the city’s most celebrated sites at your own pace.

What’s Included

  • Self-entry to Hagia Sophia Mosque with QR code.
  • Self-entry to Basilica Cistern with QR code.
  • Entry to Topkapi Palace with a host.
  • Self-entry to Dolmabahce Palace including the Harem & Painting Museum with QR code.
  • Audio guide for Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace and Hagia Sophia Mosque.
  • Skip-the-ticket-line options for all sites (security checks are still mandatory)

What’s Excluded

  • Live guidance
  • Headphones or earphones
  • Harem section in Topkapi Palace.

Locations

Hagia Sophia Mosque — Self Entry (QR Code)

Located in Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia Mosque is one of Istanbul’s most significant religious landmarks. Present your QR code at the entrance for self-guided entry. Please note that a modest dress code applies.

Basilica Cistern — Self Entry (QR Code)

Located in the heart of the Old City, the underground Basilica Cistern welcomes visitors into its atmospheric hall of ancient columns. Present your QR code for direct daytime entry.

Topkapi Palace — Host Assisted Entry

Meet you at the designated meeting point near the palace. The host will assist you in entering the palace.

Dolmabahce Palace — Self Entry (QR Code)

Situated on the Bosphorus in Besiktas, Dolmabahce Palace offers imperial Ottoman splendor. Your ticket includes access to the Harem section and the Painting Museum.

Know Before You Go

  • Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays.
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
  • Basilica Cistern tickets are valid for daytime entry only (09:00–18:30).
  • Re-entry is not allowed at any of the included sites.
  • Modest dress is required when visiting Hagia Sophia Mosque.
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque is closed to visits on Fridays between 12:00 - 14:30

Important Notes

  • The combo ticket is valid for 3 consecutive days starting from the selected date.
  • Mandatory security checks apply at all sites.
  • Tickets are refundable up to 24 hours before your scheduled visit; non-refundable within the last 24 hours.
  • Audio guide requires a working internet connection. It can downloaded in advance to use offline. Internet connection is limited in some museums!

Perfect for travelers who want to make the most of their time in Istanbul, the Big 4 Combo Ticket provides access to the city’s most significant historical sites — from Byzantine engineering and Ottoman palaces to grand mosques and imperial residences. Explore the best of Istanbul with one seamless, time-saving ticket.

The Dolmabahce Palace is free for children aged 0-6, and you do not need to purchase a ticket. To receive a free ticket, you must present the child's passport to the authorized staff at the entrance. If the child's passport is not presented, a standard admission ticket must be purchased.

The Hagia Sophia is free for children aged 0-7, and you do not need to purchase a ticket. To receive a free ticket, you must present the child's passport to the authorized staff at the entrance. If the child's passport is not presented, a standard admission ticket must be purchased.

The Topkapi Palace is free for children aged 0-5, and you do not need to purchase a ticket. To receive a free ticket, you must present the child's passport to the authorized staff at the entrance. If the child's passport is not presented, a standard admission ticket must be purchased.

The Basilica Cistern is free for children aged 0-6, and you do not need to purchase a ticket. To receive a free ticket, you must present the child's passport to the authorized staff at the entrance. If the child's passport is not presented, a standard admission ticket must be purchased.

Convenient way to see Istanbul

Good value, though security lines lingered.

Good way to do the main sights

As a first-time visitor, I liked having all four tickets in one place. It made the day feel much simpler, especially when we were moving around on foot.

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