Topkapi + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque Combo
A flexible 4-site combo covering Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, and the Blue Mosque — all four of the major Sultanahmet landmarks in one booking. Maximum coverage of the historic district for visitors with one or two full days in Istanbul.
For visitors with one or two days in Istanbul who want to cover the main Sultanahmet landmarks comprehensively, this 4-site combo is the most efficient single booking. All four sites are within a 10-minute walk of each other, the combo is priced at a saving against individual entry, and the flexible format allows you to visit the sites in whatever order suits your schedule.
What’s Included
- Skip-the-line entry to Topkapi Palace and the Harem
- Skip-the-line or priority entry to Hagia Sophia
- Entry to the Basilica Cistern
- Entry to the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
- Flexible validity — visit the sites on the same day or across multiple days (confirm validity period at booking)
- Harem access at Topkapi included
Not included: Hagia Irene, audio guide (check at booking), meals, transport.
Buy This TicketThe Four Sites
Topkapi Palace (3–4 hours): Ottoman imperial palace, 1459–1856. Four courtyards, the Harem, the Imperial Treasury, the Sacred Relics Room, and Bosphorus views. See our complete palace guide.
Hagia Sophia (1–1.5 hours): The greatest surviving Byzantine building — cathedral since 537 AD, mosque since 1453, active mosque today open to visitors between prayers. The interior mosaics and the upper gallery are the highlights.
Basilica Cistern (45–60 minutes): 6th-century underground Byzantine water reservoir — 336 marble columns, Medusa heads, atmospheric light and sound.
Blue Mosque / Sultan Ahmed Mosque (30–45 minutes): The only mosque in Istanbul with six minarets, built 1609–1616. Interior decorated with 20,000 Iznik tiles in blues and whites. Free entry — dress code required (head covering for women, shoes removed). Check prayer times before visiting.
Suggested Two-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Morning and afternoon:
- 09:00–12:30: Topkapi Palace (Harem, Treasury, Sacred Relics Room)
- 12:30–13:15: Basilica Cistern
- 14:30–16:00: Hagia Sophia (check prayer times)
Day 2 — Morning:
- 09:00–09:45: Blue Mosque (before the first major tourist wave)
- Rest of day: Grand Bazaar, Galata Bridge, Bosphorus cruise, or Dolmabahçe Palace
Alternatively, an ambitious visitor can cover all four in a single very full day — see our nearby attractions guide for the single-day Sultanahmet itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this combo include the Harem at Topkapi?
Yes. Harem access is included.
Is the Blue Mosque free normally?
Yes — the Blue Mosque does not charge general admission. Its inclusion in this combo may be primarily for its skip-the-line or priority access value during peak periods. Compare the combo price to buying Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, and Cistern individually — the Blue Mosque’s free entry is effectively a bonus.
Can I spread the visits across multiple days?
The combo is described as flexible — confirm the validity period at booking. Some combos allow multi-day use.
