Book Istanbul City Cards & Passes

Build your perfect Istanbul adventure by picking 2 to 9 attractions, from iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace to cultural gems like a hammam or dervish show.

• Everything you get: Access to top landmarks like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Dolmabahçe Palace (choose 2-4 based on your pass), guided tours including the Asian side walking tour and hop-on hop-off bus, cultural experiences like a Turkish bath or Dervish ceremony, a Blue Mosque tour, Bosphorus dinner cruise, a 5-ride transportation card, multilingual audio guides for all attractions, a digital guidebook, and a city map to navigate it all.
• Why choose this: Enjoy seamless access with one easy pass that covers guided tours, a Bosphorus cruise, and a 5-ride public transport card for getting around the city. Choose the Premium Pass to visit 4 attractions or go all in with the Deluxe Pass to unlock 9 of the city’s best, with all tickets delivered straight to your inbox.

Inclusions

• Landmarks & Palaces: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, & Dolmabahce Palace (choose 2/4/0 depending on your pass tier)
• Guided tours: Asian side walking tour & hop-on hop-off bus tour (based on your pass tier)
• Cultural experiences: Turkish bath or hammam experience & Dervish ceremony (based on your pass tier)
• Blue Mosque guided tour
• Bosphorus dinner cruise
• 5-ride Istanbul transportation card
• Multilingual audio guides for all attractions
• Digital guidebook
• City, tram, and metro map

• Get the list of included attractions here.
• All activities are open-entry with no reservations required; only the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise needs to be booked in advance.
• Your pass is valid for 7 consecutive days starting from the first time you use it.
• You’re free to visit multiple attractions each day, but each attraction can only be accessed once with your pass.
• Skip-the-line access is included, but security checks still apply at all venues.
• The multilingual audio guides are available offline, so you don't have to rely on a spotty signal.
• The included transport card can be used across trams, ferries, buses, and metros—no need to buy separate tickets, but make sure to validate your card at necessary stops.
• The digital guidebook includes curated tips and navigation shortcuts between included attractions, helping you plan smarter and save time.
• Access to the main prayer hall on the ground floor of the Hagia Sophia is restricted for tourists. You can only visit the upper floor visiting area.
• The Asian side walking tour is one of the best ways to see a non-touristy, authentic side of Istanbul. It's slower-paced and culturally rich.
• The upper deck of hop-on-hop-off buses offers the best views across the Bosphorus Bridge.
• Choose traditional hammams for a more authentic experience.
• Opt for evening Dervish sessions for a quieter, more atmospheric setting, and sit closer to the front for a better view of the whirling ritual.
• The window seats fill up fast on cruises; arrive early to grab the best spots.

• Your selected attraction tickets will be sent via email. If you’ve chosen the Deluxe Pass, you’ll receive tickets for all included experiences.
• Show the PDF tickets on your phone, or print a physical copy if you prefer.
• You can edit your chosen list of attractions anytime, and cancel your pass free of charge up to one day before your chosen start date.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Enjoy a guided tour of Istanbul’s best iconic attractions with this one combo ticket that you can use in 1 day or over 2 or 3 days.
• Learn about the illustrious history of each of these landmarks from your expert English-speaking guide.
• Gain valuable insights about the iconic Hagia Sophia from your guide before you enter.
• Explore Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern while listening to interesting stories through an audio guide app available in 8 languages.
• Sail away on a relaxing 90-minute cruise of the Bosphorus Waterway as you admire the architectural beauty of Istanbul from a different perspective.

Inclusions

• 60-min Topkapi Palace tour with skip-the-line entry
• 30-min Basilica Cistern tour with skip-the-line entry
• 60-min Hagia Sophia tour with entry
• 90-min Bosphorus Cruise ticket
• English-speaking guide for all attractions
• Audio app in 10 languages

Day 1

• Hagia Sophia Mosque
• Bosphorus Cruise Tickets

Day 2

• Topkapi Palace
• Basilica Cistern

• Tip: Topkapi Palace's ground floor has the best Instagram potential. You get to photograph the stunning interiors and beautiful ceilings.
• The audio guide is available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish.
• Facilities: Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
• For Hagia Sophia, Women are required to cover their knees, shoulders, and chest. Their hair should be partially covered with a scarf. Men are required to cover their knees and shoulders. If you don't have a scarf or covering, it can be purchased at the entrance, at your own expense.
• With this admission ticket (except for Hagia Sophia), you will skip the ticket line, but not the security line. During high season, the security check could take up to 30 minutes.
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for pets.
• Your guide will show you the way to each attraction, then you can set your own pace for exploring.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• These tickets are valid for 3 days from the date of purchase.

Want the full Istanbul experience with big savings? This guided combo lets you explore Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern — all in one seamless tour.

• Everything you get at Hagia Sophia: Look up at golden mosaics and take in sweeping views from the Upper Gallery where emperors once stood.
• Everything you get at Blue Mosque: Step into a vast prayer hall glowing with stained glass and 20,000+ hand-painted Iznik tiles.
• Everything you get at Basilica Cistern: And below the city, explore the 6th-century cistern, where shadowy columns and Medusa heads wait in flickering silence.
• Why choose this: With the landmarks just minutes apart, you can walk from one sight to the next; no transfers, no logistics, no hassle. Explore each site with a passionate, English-speaking guide who brings centuries of history to life through stories you won’t find on the signs.

Inclusions

Basilica Cistern

• 1-hour guided tour of Basilica Cistern
• Skip-the-line entry to Basilica Cistern
• Expert English-speaking guide
• Audio app for iOS and Android in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, & Turkish

Hagia Sophia

• 1-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia
• Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia
• Expert English-speaking guide
• Entry to Hagia Sophia Upper Gallery visiting area
• Audio guide in English, German, French, Italian, & Spanish

Blue Mosque

• 1-hour guided tour of Blue Mosque
• Entry to the Blue Mosque
• Expert English-speaking guide

Basilica Cistern

• Tip: Don’t exit too quickly. Walk to the far end of the cistern to catch the Medusa heads, which many people overlook.
• Skip-the-line tickets help you avoid long queues, but security screening is still mandatory for all visitors.
• For fewer crowds and a more peaceful visit, go early in the morning or later in the evening.
• The lighting inside is low for ambience; switch on night mode or steady your phone for clearer shots.
• Some parts of the floor are slick. Sturdy footwear with grip will help you walk safely.

Hagia Sophia

• Tip: Allow extra time for entry. Security checks can take up to an hour in summer (June to August).
• The main prayer hall is restricted to tourists. Visitors are welcome to explore the upper floor visiting area instead.
• Access is paused during daily prayers, so plan your visit between those times.
• Tourist entry is paused every Friday from noon to around 2:30pm for weekly prayers.
• Modest dress is required. Everyone should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees.
• Women must keep their heads covered. Scarves are available at the entrance if you forget to carry your own.

Blue Mosque

• Tip: The mosque closes to non-worshippers during each of the five daily prayers, so check timings before your visit.
• Wear modest clothing that covers your shoulders and knees.
• You’ll be asked to remove your shoes at the entrance. Carry a small bag to keep them with you.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• These tickets are valid for 2 days from the date of purchase.

• Save money on your Istanbul trip with a combo featuring access to Basilica Cistern's reservoir, and a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour of the city’s sights.
• Accessible by buses, the Basilica Cistern displays eerie underground waters and 336 marble columns, unveiling brilliant Roman engineering.
• The Cistern's two mysterious Medusa heads and its 80,000 cubic meters of water capacity, captivate every visitor’s curiosity.
• See Istanbul's landmarks like the Spice Bazaar and Hagia Sophia, hopping on and off at any of the 11 stops aboard buses running every 30 minutes.
• Grab seats on the open-top deck for perfect skyline views, while multilingual audio guides immerse you in the city's history, enriching your journey.

Inclusions

Basilica Cistern

• Skip-the-line entry to the Basilica Cistern (Close to stop #1 Sultanahmet)
• Audio guide in English, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Iranian, Arabic & Turkish

Istanbul HOHO

• 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
• Audio guide in English, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Iranian, Arabic & Turkish
• Free earphones

Exclusions

Istanbul HOHO

• Entry to attractions
• Guided visits inside attractions

Istanbul HOHO

• First Bus: 10am from Taksim Sqaure/Sultanahmet
• Last Bus: 4:45pm from Taksim Sqaure/Sultanahmet
• Frequency: every 45 minutes
• Popular stops: Taksim Square, Beylerbeyi Palace, Spice Bazaar & Dolmabahce Palace

Click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Basilica Cistern

• Tip: Observe the carp swimming in the water. The fish add a dynamic element to the cistern, often visible from the raised platforms.
• It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
• Specific details related to Basilica Cistern will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

Istanbul HOHO

• The routes, stops and departure times may change temporarily under uncontrollable circumstances.
• During peak hours, seating cannot be guaranteed on both decks.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.