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26 attractions in Istanbul with visit length, visitor rating and a live booking price, including Topkapı Palace Museum, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern. Booking ahead saves a wait at the box office.
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What to see in Istanbul
Topkapı Palace Museum
Hagia Sophia
Basilica Cistern
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruises
Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket
Istanbul City Cards
The Blue Mosque
Hodjapasha
Istanbul Whirling Dervishes Ceremonies
Hagia Sophia History And Experience Museum
Hodjapasha: Whirling Dervishes Live Show + Exhibition
Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket + Audio Guide
Istanbul: Guided Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise + Audio Guide
Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket + Audio Guide
Hagia Sophia Museum: Skip The Ticket Line + Audio Guide
Istanbul E-pass: Admission to Top 100 Attractions and Discounts
Dolmabahce Palace
Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern: Guided Tour
Istanbul Dinner Cruises
Kariye Mosque
Dolmabahce Palace: Skip The Line Ticket + Audio Guide
VIALAND Theme Park: Day Pass
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks
The Blue Mosque: Guided Tour
Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise from Eminönü Ferry Station + Audio Guide
Rhythm Of The Dance Show at Hodjapasha Cultural Centre
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Live Show in a Catamaran
VIALAND Theme Park
Istanbul Walking Tours
Whirling Dervishes Live Show
Istanbul Turkish Baths and Hammam
Istanbul City Tours
Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Tickets + Tour
Istanbul Prince's Islands Tours
Galata Tower
Istanbul: Bosphorus & Golden Horn Cruise + Audio Guide
Topkapi Palace: Entry Ticket + Guided Tour
Sultanahmet Square
Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Snacks
Dolmabahce Palace & Harem: Skip The Line Ticket + Audio Guide
Galata Tower: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Dance Shows + Private Table
Grand Bazaar
Istanbul Aquarium Florya
Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern & Topkapi Palace: Entry + Guided Tour
Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour
Tickets for Istanbul Zipline
Tickets for Istanbul Zipline
Zipline Adventure with Bosphorus View: Istanbul
Istanbul Camlica Tower: Entry Ticket + Beverage
Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Istanbul: Roundtrip Ferry Ticket To/From Princes' Islands
Istanbul Unlimited Public Transportation Card with Free Delivery to Hotel
Istanbul: Princes' Islands Roundtrip from Istanbul
Acemoglu Historical Hammam: Turkish Bath with Private Options
Camlica Tower
Museum of Illusions İstanbul
Museum of Illusions: Istanbul Istiklal
Istanbul Tourist Pass: 120+ Top Attractions
Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia: Entry Ticket + Guided Tour
Istanbul: Old City Guided Tour + Bosphorus Cruise
Istanbul Bus Tours
Cemberlitas Hammam Istanbul: Historical Bath Experience
Topkapi Palace: Skip The Line Ticket + Audio Guide + Bosphorus Cruise
Istanbul: Princes' Islands Day Trip from Istanbul, Lunch + Transfer
Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket & Guided Tour with Bosphorus Cruise
Istanbul: Perfume-Making Workshop
Istanbul: Bosphorus & Golden Horn Sunset Yacht Cruise with Expert Guide
Theodosius Cistern
Theodosius Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket
Istanbul: 1-Day Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour + Audio Guide
Istanbul: Bosphorus & Black Sea Sightseeing Cruise with Lunch
Istanbul Whirling Dervishes Ceremony: Entry Ticket
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Live Show + All-Inclusive Drinks
Hagia Sophia: Skip The Line Ticket + Audio Guide
Istanbul Plaza Premium Lounge
Plaza Premium Lounge at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Bosphorus, Black Sea & Dolmabahce Palace: Boat Tour with Lunch + Entry
Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia: Guided Tour
Tickets
Tickets & experiences in Istanbul
Tickets for attractions in Istanbul, booking ahead skips the queue.
Q&A
Answers to your questions
What are the top attractions in Istanbul?
Topkapı Palace Museum, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern are among the highest-rated. The best-rated is Istanbul Plaza Premium Lounge (5.0/5). The full list is below, sorted by rating.
How much do attraction tickets cost in Istanbul?
It varies by site and by date — small sites run a few euros, major sites and shows cost more. The live price is in each attraction's booking widget. A combined city pass pays off if you visit several sites a day.
Should I book attraction tickets in advance in Istanbul?
In season and at weekends — yes. Popular sites sell timed entry, and booking online saves a queue of half an hour or more. Off-season you can usually buy on the spot.
How many days do you need for Istanbul?
With everything here, 3–4 days is comfortable. Plan 2–3 attractions a day at an easy pace.
About this page
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Sources: Attraction details & ratings: Tiqets · Tickets: GetYourGuide (partner)