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Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art: Our most recommended tours and activities

İstanbul Welcome Card

1. İstanbul Welcome Card

When you arrive in Istanbul your welcome package will be waiting at your hotel for you. Inside the package, find your card loaded with 10 rides for public transportation and vouchers to join the Bosphorus Cruise, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace tours. Skip the lines and explore the Basilica Cistern, and the Topkapi Palace with a historian guide. You will have fun on a cruise along the Bosphorus and witness breathtaking views over the shimmering waters of Istanbul's magnificent river. See bridges, palaces, fortresses, seaside residences and, many other historical places. Travel around the city with 10 transportation tickets including metro, tram, ferry, funicular, bus, and metrobus. Take advantage of numerous discounts at many top attractions across the city and discover museums with the included audio guides at your own pace.

Istanbul: Tourist Pass with Over 85 Attractions & Services

2. Istanbul: Tourist Pass with Over 85 Attractions & Services

Save time and money with a convenient 2, 3, 5 or 7-day passport to Istanbul. The Istanbul Tourist Pass is an online city Pass that provides access to some of the city’s top sights, during the days you choose. It is the only city pass available that allows you to enjoy Istanbul in a simple, convenient, and fun way. All the passes include a chat service during available hours with professional guides over WhatsApp. By presenting your GetYourGuide voucher at the entrance, gain access to: • Hagia Sophia Guided Tour in English (check meeting point and tour schedule) • Topkapi Palace Museum Guided Tour in English (check meeting point and tour schedule) • Basilica Cistern Guided Tour in English (check meeting point and tour schedule) • Dolmabahçe Palace Guided Tour in English (check meeting point and tour schedule) • Blue Mosque Guided Tour (check meeting point and tour schedule) • Grand Bazar Guided Tour (check meeting point and tour schedule) • Hagia Irene Museum in English (check meeting point and tour schedule) • Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Guided Tour in English (check meeting point and tour schedule) • Tiled Pavilion Museum (check meeting point and tour schedule) • Museum of the Ancient Orient (check meeting point and tour schedule) • Photoshoot in Ottoman attire (1 per/pass, not per/person) • Şerefiye Cistern Guided Tour • Madame Tussauds Wax Museum • SEA Life Aquarium • Sapphire Observation Deck with 4D Skyride Simulation • Museum of Illusions • Hop-on hop-off Bosphorus boat cruise (1-ring or 1-day, Bosphorus Strait or Golden Horn) • Bosphorus boat tour • Princes’ Islands boat trip • LEGOLand (adults cannot enter without a child) • Xtrem Aventures • Pera Museum • Dialogue in the Silence • Istanbul Airport Shuttle (One way) • Jungle & Dungeon & Safari • Sakıp Sabancı Museum • Upside Down House Photo Experience • Jungle & Dungeon & Safari (cannot be visited without children) • The Museum of Selfies • Dialogue in the Silence • Bursa Day trip • Sapanca Lake & Maşukiye Daily Tour • Istanbul Segway Tour • Emaar Aquarium and Underwater Zoo • Istanbul Toy Museum By making reservations in advance and presenting your GetYourGuide voucher, get access to the following:• Discounted 1-way airport transfer. You are allowed to choose the direction • Whirling dervishes ceremony (requires a reservation in advance) • Bosphorus dinner cruise. Dinner and shows included (requires a reservation in advance) • Dialogue in the Dark • Combined Miniaturk Park Istanbul and Eyup Sultan Mosque and Pierre Loti Tour • Discounted COVID PCR Test • Discounted unlimited Wi-Fi device

Istanbul: Museum Pass and Audio Guide Smartphone App

3. Istanbul: Museum Pass and Audio Guide Smartphone App

In Istanbul, 12 museums under the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Directorate of National Palaces can be visited for 5 days with MuseumPass İstanbul. So do not search around and don't wait in any lines to get your Istanbul Museum Pass. Order your Museum Pass now and benefit from easy access to Istanbul Top Museums! As a bonus, this pass includes an audio guide app for Topkapi Palace and the Harem, a self-guided Istanbul highlights tour, and a free city map to enhance your cultural experience and make your visit to the city's museums even more convenient.

Turkish & Islamic Art Museum: Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

4. Turkish & Islamic Art Museum: Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

Enjoy a totally unique art experience with a ticket and guided tour package of the the Ibrahim Paşa Palace. This unique building, currently housing the largest selection of Turkish and Islamic artworks is a stone structure just as beautiful as the artwork it houses. During your guided tour of the museum you will have access to the building's ceremony room and second court, where the collections are held.  Skip the line and walk straight in with your friendly and informative guide as you explore the world's biggest carpet collection, including rare carpets from the Seljuk Empire, Iranian and Caucasian regions. You can also marvel at collections of hand-written calligraphy, imperial edicts, ancient Qurans and other written works. Witness a very wide collection of articles made of wood, glass, ceramic and stone by artists from former Islamic regions, all of which are on display at the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum.

Istanbul: 5-Day Guided Museum Pass

5. Istanbul: 5-Day Guided Museum Pass

Enjoy a pass that will take the hassle out of visiting all the must-see sights of Istanbul. This 5-day pass will grant you skip-the-line access to the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahçe Palace and Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. As you sightsee through these culturally and historically significant locations your pass will also ensure your very own English-speaking guide, maximizing your visit to all of these spectacular places.  Experience Hagia Sophia, great architectural beauty, and is an important monument both for the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empires. Once a church, later a mosque, and now a museum in the Turkish Republic, find out why the Hagia Sophia has always been a precious building.  Discover the Topkapi Palace and how it was built between 1466 - 1478 and served for over 400 years as the residency and administrative headquarter of the Ottoman Sultans.  Visit the Basilica Cistern, built in the 4th century and enlarged in 532 AD, used as water storage during Byzantine times. Listen to your guide as they explain the mystery of the Medusa heads from Greek mythology. Enjoy a totally unique art experience with a ticket and guided tour package of the Ibrahim Paşa Palace. This unique building, currently housing the largest selection of Turkish and Islamic artworks is a stone structure just as beautiful as the artwork it houses. During your guided tour of the Museum, you will have access to the building's ceremony room and second court, where the collections are held. Visit the second largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire, following Hagia Sophia located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace with your experienced guide. It ranks as the first church completed in Constantinople, before Hagia Sophia. Your 5-day pass allows you to visit the following sites by joining guided tours: - Topkapi Palace - Istanbul Archaeological Museums - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts - Grand Bazaar - Blue Mosque - Hagia Sophia - Dolmabahce Palace - Basilica Cistern Guided tours have specific meeting points and timetables.

Istanbul: E-pass for Top Attractions with Museum Pass

6. Istanbul: E-pass for Top Attractions with Museum Pass

Discover the best of what Istanbul has to offer with your e-pass, offering you convenience and comfort. This digital pass is accepted for more than 55 plans and attractions throughout the City of the Seven Hills without the need of standing in line, along with other benefits. Visit the most popular destinations with the different options this e-pass has to offer, adjusting to the length of your stay with passes for 2, 3, 5 and up to 7 days. The impressive amount of landmarks can be accessed using only one pass. Misplacing or carrying several vouchers is a thing of the past. Explore the ample offer of options in Istanbul with included benefits. Tours of the Hagia Sofia, Galata Tower, Grand Bazaar and several other locations have their own tour guides. Receive special perks for different attractions within the city and nearby, such as a pick up and drop off or discounts for a Gallipoli day tour, a cruise on the Bosphorus, among several other plans for you to choose from.

Istanbul: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

7. Istanbul: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

Explore the beauty of Istanbul on a self-guided audio tour. Admire the incredible architecture of the Hippodrome, the Tomb of the Sultans, the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, and the Great Palace Mosaic Museum. Download the MP3 audio tour combined with a fully detailed map of the area and start your adventure with your audio device as your guide. Soak in the vibrant atmosphere while listening to fascinating facts and stories of the city. Spend some time to taste the different food varieties and traditions while you wander through many parks and squares of the city. Walk at your own pace and submerge yourself into the colorful vibe of the capital city of Turkey. Visit the famous Blue Mosque and learn about its many changes over the last 500 years. Continue to see the other architectural heritages such as Archaeology Museum, the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern. Enjoy a hassle-free audio tour to the only city extending over Europe and Asia. 

Luxor Private: Full day tour with Launch

8. Luxor Private: Full day tour with Launch

A place where you can feel ancient spirits telling you their own stories, well you can't visit Egypt without exploring The world’s greatest open-air museum town With your very own Egyptologist who will meet you up at your hotel/hostel at 10 AM catching the good warm weather in the morning, you won't feel in any other place! You will be taking you on an adventurous tour accompanied with pharaonic spirit to some variety of Temples, Your First station is Luxor Temple, The Luxor Temple was dedicated to the Theban Triad of the cult of the Royal Ka, Amun, Mut, and Khonsu and dedicated to the divine Egyptian ruler, The first thing you'll notice is such huge great statues of Ramses III with different positions enough to impress each person passes by, as Your guide shares some background on ancient Egyptian history and culture continuing to Sun court of Amenhotep III where they used to praise their god ,All stories were told in magnificent art on the walls carved very carefully. Your second station would be the second most visited historical site in Egypt Karnak Temple Complex, where the real amazement you'll capture as this is the complex's main structure, is the largest place of worship ever built, Mohammed will be telling you every little detail of the story and misfits of the pharaohs. what makes this Temple very special that Approximately thirty pharaohs contributed to the building. you'll be able to see Hatshepsut's broken in two and toppled obelisk as it was one of two of tallest obelisks in the world. Luxor isn't just about just west side, you'll be heading out to the east side too! Your third station Hatshepsut's Temple, At Deir Al Bahri, as you will see Huge Limestones built in a very special way, As you will see and know every story of the greatest Pharaoh's in all-time Hatshepsut, Each Floor represents a great story/Achievement/War she has been through as she was leading Egypt, Surely you'll be more amazed every time Mohammed would tell a story about her. Next to the Fourth not finally station Valley of the Gates of the Kings. Luckily, you'll feel free to enter three of your chosen Tombs, where you will enjoy the real colourful paintings of their believed Creations and how they'll their second life after death. After this adventure, you'll be dropped off at your hotel/hostel.

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What people are saying about Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art

Overall rating

4.2 / 5

based on 387 reviews

It was a wise choice. I didn't have to queue to buy tickets. I used the bus to leave the airport, which is included in the pass. Dinner on the cruise which is also included was great. Everything I could make was of excellent quality. But the support from the whatsapp group was exceptional. They helped me with all my doubts and made my stay lighter and calmer because I knew I could count on them. Super nominate.

The tour is definitely worth it if you are staying for multiple days. We used for 2 days and feel like we got our money's worth. As other reviewers mentioned, be careful to check the official website for Istanbul Tourist Pass for the dates as those are the most up-to-date.

Excellent for visiting multiple museums, for discounts and for guided tours. Excellent possibility to have it delivered directly to the hotel on the day of arrival Fair prices Super recommended if you want to visit many attractions in Istanbul

Unfortunately, we did not find the counter at the airport to collect the Welcomecard. Even the information could not help us. Luckily everything went smoothly the next day at the Hagia. Just go to the meeting point and talk to the guide.

Glad I just bought this. We have done quite a few activities and therefore saved money by buying the card