Istanbul History Pass - Essentials

€99.00 €119.00

This package is designed to explore flexibly while getting all the necessary support from the best insiders! Best price, top efficiency and real experience!..

If you want to enjoy a skip the line entrance to top sites in Istanbul while enjoying a smart guide all around Old-Town Istanbul, this is the best possible bundle. 

Here there is your pack: Topkapi Palace with its Harem section, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Bosphorus Cruise Tour and plus witness the authentic ritual of dervishes right next to the Hagia Sophia.

Meanwhile, if you wish, you can widen your menu with other fast track entrances like the Basilica Cistern or Dolmabahçe Palace Museum with its Harem section. 

In addition to the Smart City Guide app (working in 9 languages*), there are live guided tour options at your will as long as you would like to. 

Moreover, there is going to be both live and online support around the top sites of Istanbul whenever you need!

*Available Languages in the City Guide App: ENG, DE, FR, ESP, RUS, ITA, ARB, CHN, POR

Inlcuded Fast Track Tickets & Services in Istanbul:

  • Topkapi Palace & Harem Tickets and Smart Audio Guide
  • Hagia Sophia Ticket 
  • Bosphorus Cruise Ticket and Smart Audio Tour 
  • Blue Mosque Guided Tour
  • Whirling Dervishes Ceremony Tickets
  • Istanbul City Guide App in 9 Languages
  • Live Assistance by Local Guides

Optional Fast Track Tickets to Add as extra:

  • Dolmabahce Palace and Harem Tickets with Audio Guide
  • Basilica Cistern Tickets and Smart Auido Guide

Discover Istanbul as a an independent traveler with all the necessary information and keys in your pocket!

For many visitors, long lines and stressful planning hide Istanbul’s true beauty. The Istanbul History Pass removes those barriers and turns a little bit chaotic historical capital of the world into an open air museum as a whole. Your personal key to the city's most legendary experiences with best prices.

We created this city pass and guiding menu for visitors of Istanbul who want to maximize their time and dive into the cultural treasures of the city. We offer online and live support for your questions with local expert guides and local crew. 

Save your time to enjoy it beyond the tourist limits!

Your time is your most valuable asset. Why spend your morning looking around and standing in queues when you could be gazing the massive, golden mosaics of the Hagia Sophia, enjoying the breeze of Bosphours or explore the galleries of the Topkapı Palace? 

We make sure your journey is smooth, allowing you to focus on the incredible art and history that shaped the world. While using the services, you will find the possibilities to reach the layers of Istanbul as a city of ages. 

What’s Included in the Istanbul History Pass

Topkapi Palace & The Harem Skip-the-Line Access: Walk through the home of the Sultans. Explore the grand courtyards and the private, mysterious rooms of the Harem. Many visitors miss the palace's most famous area.

The Wonders of Hagia Sophia: Experience one of the world's greatest architectural wonder without the hassle. See the stunning mosaics and feel the power of history in this sacred space.

Bosphorus Cruise & Audio Tour: Relax on a boat as you glide between Europe and Asia. Our audio tour tells you the stories of the waterfront palaces and fortresses while you enjoy the sea breeze.

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet) and Ancient Roman Hippodrome walking tour by an official guide.

The Whirling Dervishes Ceremony: Experience a sacred ritual tradition that has endured for eight centuries. This hypnotic ceremony is the perfect way to feel the soul and culture of Turkey.

City Guide App: Experience Istanbul through the eyes of local historians. Our curated app is your personal storyteller, sharing Hidden legends and building details that most guidebooks miss. (Available in: ENG, FR, ITA, SPA, DE, PT, AR, CN, RU)

It is so simple; after your booking two informative mails are coming to you:

  • one is to arrange your reservations to see all the sites in the menu
  • and the other is to open your city guide in your phone

 

And, then you build your program with your own pace and preferences. You can organize a full "3+ days-trip" in Istanbul as you wish. You can chose flexibly when to do your skip-the-line entrance to the Topkapi Palace and its Harem, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Bosphorus Cruise and Whirling Dervishes Ceremony!

If you think that you may need one more day to finish your program, you can add it effortlessly.  

Once you download the smart city guide app, you will have a map with your live location curated with the most interesting spots and places in Istanbul. In addition to the city guide, you will enjoy a full access to open the premium version where you can have the audio guides of the best museums and tours in the smartest way without paying any extra or deposit. 

If you wish to add the Basilica Cistern and/or Dolmabahce Palace, they are also in the menu to add as extra options while booking. Otherwise, you do not pay anything else about all of these activities after the payment here. 

For Example;

Once book for 1st of July, you may use your tickets or register for the activities at 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th of July in an order you wish in accordance with the schedule of the museums and tours. 

Weekly schedules of Museums and Places:

  • Topkapi Palace is open except Tuesdays
  • Hagia Sophia is open except Fridays until 14:00
  • Blue Mosque is open except Fridays (Guided Tours are still in your calendar to sign up if you wish!)
  • Whirling Dervishes Ceremony is held except Tuesdays and Thursdays (next to the Basilica Cistern entrance)

Choose the Istanbul History Pass if you want to experience Istanbul beyond museums. For €99, it combines Topkapi Palace and Harem with Hagia Sophia, a Bosphorus cruise, Blue Mosque tour, Whirling Dervishes ceremony, Istanbul city guide app with over 300 places and local assistance: all within a 4 day city break.

Choose the Istanbul Museum Pass if museums are your priority. At €125, it gives you five days to explore a broader collection of museums and monuments across Istanbul.

Istanbul History Pass vs Museum Pass: What Is the Difference?

Feature Istanbul History Pass Istanbul Museum Pass
Price €99 €125
Duration 1+3 days 5 days / 120 hours
Best For Travellers who want Istanbul’s top sights, local experiences, and a smart city guide in one pass Travellers mainly focused on visiting museums
Topkapi Palace & Harem ✓ ✓
Hagia Sophia ✓ ✕
Bosphorus Cruise ✓ ✕
Blue Mosque Guided Tour ✓ ✕
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony ✓ ✕
Basilica Cistern + Add-on available ✕
Dolmabahçe Palace + Add-on available ✕
Istanbul Archaeological Museums ✕ ✓
Audio Guides ✓ Smart audio guides ✓ Official audio guides at selected attractions
Complete Istanbul Guide App ✓ Included ✕
Offline Access ✓ Download guides and explore without internet ✕
Languages ✓ 9 languages (EN,DE,FR,SPA,ITA,RU,AR,PT,CN) Limited to attraction-specific audio guides
Places Covered in the App 300+ places across Istanbul ✕
Premium Digital Guides Topkapı, Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Beyoğlu & Taksim, Bosphorus, Princes’ Islands Selected museum audio guides
Restaurant Recommendations ✓ Local eateries, seafood and Michelin Guide selections ✕
Local Expert Curation ✓ ✕
Live Local Assistance ✓ ✕
Main Advantage Combines Istanbul’s essential sights, experiences and local guidance in one pass Covers more museums over a longer period
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€99.00 €119.00