| Combo | Monuments | "From" price (to be verified) | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagia Sophia + Cistern, optional Topkapı | Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapı (option) | $79 to $108 depending on the page | Audio guide; adding Topkapı changes the price | See |
| Topkapı + Hagia Sophia + Cistern | Three monuments | $146 to $160 | Topkapı at a fixed time with a host; the other two between 9am and 6pm | See |
| Topkapı + Dolmabahçe | Two palaces | $126 to $132 | Topkapı slots from 9:30am to 4pm, a host rather than a guide; validity from one to three days depending on the listing | See |
Prices from GetYourGuide listings on the date checked, varying with the date, currency and option. Neither removes the security check.
Official tickets added together: the sum
| Monument | Official foreigner rate (19 October 2026, to be verified) |
|---|---|
| Hagia Sophia | €25 |
| Topkapı (palace, harem, Hagia Irene) | 2,750 TL, about €55 |
| Dolmabahçe | 2,000 TL, about €40 |
| Basilica Cistern | last published rate 1,950 TL by day, uncertain |
At the press's implied rate (about 50 TL to €1), Topkapı and Dolmabahçe come to about €95 at the ticket office, against $126 to $132 for the combo: the difference pays for organisation, not a discount. One traveller even writes that buying on site was much cheaper. See the detail in our 2026 fees table.
Hagia Sophia + Cistern, optional Topkapı
A combined ticket with audio guide for the two neighbouring Sultanahmet monuments, which you visit on foot in the same morning; Topkapı is added as an option, which explains the price gap between pages. See the listing.
Topkapı + Hagia Sophia + Cistern
The fullest bundle, $146 to $160: Topkapı at a fixed time with a host who gets you in, then Hagia Sophia and the Cistern freely between 9am and 6pm. Read the validity period, which differs between pages. See the listing.
Topkapı + Dolmabahçe
Two palaces on two shores: the listing warns that Dolmabahçe is far and large, and that it is better to give it another day. Dolmabahçe is closed on Mondays and Topkapı on Tuesdays: avoid those two days. To choose between them, see Topkapı or Dolmabahçe. See the listing.
Combo, Museum Pass or separate tickets?
- The Istanbul Museum Pass (€105, 5 days) covers neither Hagia Sophia nor the Cistern nor Dolmabahçe; see the museum pass.
- The combo suits you if you want everything in one app and a guaranteed Topkapı slot.
- Separate tickets cost less and leave more freedom.
For each monument: Hagia Sophia, Topkapı and harem, Dolmabahçe and the Basilica Cistern.
Which option to choose?
- One single day in Sultanahmet: the three-monument combo.
- Tight budget: official tickets, one by one.
- Two palaces: the Topkapı + Dolmabahçe combo over two half-days.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a single ticket for all the monuments? No: no ticket covers Hagia Sophia, Topkapı, the Cistern and Dolmabahçe together.
Is the combo cheaper than separate tickets? Generally not; it sells organisation.
Which days should I avoid? Monday (Dolmabahçe closed) and Tuesday (Topkapı closed).
Should I allow for security? Yes, the check is compulsory and can take up to half an hour in high season.
The Istanbul Authority editorial team, October 2026.
