Do I need to print my tickets?

No. Mobile tickets are accepted at all three sites. A screenshot is a sensible backup in case of poor signal.

Will I skip all queues entirely?

Your ticket lets you bypass the ticket counter queue at each site. You will still pass through a security screening before entry, which is standard at all three attractions.

What is the dress code?

At Hagia Sophia, women must cover their arms, legs and hair; men must cover their shoulders and knees. Topkapi Palace also requires covered shoulders, back and knees. Scarves are available to borrow at the entrance if needed.

Do I need to download anything before I go?

Yes — download the Basilica Cistern audio guide using the link in your booking confirmation before your visit. It is not available to download on-site.

What are the opening hours?

Opening hours vary by site and season. Note that last admission to the Basilica Cistern is one hour before closing.

Is this suitable for children?

Yes. Children under 6 enter free. The Basilica Cistern involves stairs and uneven surfaces, so it may not be ideal for very young children in pushchairs.

COMBO: Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque + Basilica Cistern + Topkapi Palace Tickets

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Duration

4 hours

Cancellation

Non-refundable

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Skip-the-line admission to Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Skip-the-line admission to Basilica Cistern

Skip-the-line admission to Topkapi Palace

Basilica Cistern audio guide (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Romanian, Croatian, Arabic)

Not included

Guided tour or live guide

Transport between the three sites

Harem section at Topkapi Palace (separate ticket required on-site)

Know before you go

Women must wear a headscarf and cover arms and legs inside Hagia Sophia; men must cover shoulders and knees.

Topkapi Palace requires covered shoulders, back and knees — this applies throughout the complex.

Download the Basilica Cistern audio guide before your visit; the download link arrives with your booking confirmation.

Security screening is mandatory at all three sites regardless of ticket type.

Children under 6 are admitted free of charge.

How to redeem

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Ayasofya Meydanı, Fatih, Istanbul

1Visit the three sites in any order that suits you. At each venue, proceed directly to the entrance and present your mobile ticket — you do not need to visit the ticket counter. Download the Basilica Cistern audio guide before your visit using the link sent at booking confirmation.

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COMBO: Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque + Basilica Cistern + Topkapi Palace Tickets

COMBO: Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque + Basilica Cistern + Topkapi Palace Tickets

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