Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Combo Tour in Istanbul

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Duration2h

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 45 travelers

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Overview

Basilica Cistern Tour Times
Monday
09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,14:00,15:00,16:45
Tuesday
09:00,10:00,11:00,12:30,14:00,15:00,16:00
Wednesday
09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,14:30,15:00,16:15
Thursday
09:00,10:00,11:00,11:30,12:00,12:30,14:00,15:15,16:00
Friday
09:00,10:00,11:00,11:30,12:00,12:30,13:30,14:30,15:45,16:30
Saturday
09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,13:30,14:00,15:00,15:30,16:00,16:30
Sunday
09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,13:30,14:00,15:00,15:30,16:00,16:30

Basilica Cistern: Meet at the Busforus Bus Stop sign across the Hagia Sophia

Topkapi Palace Tour Times
Monday
09:00,10:00,11:15,12:00,14:00,15:00,15:30
Tuesday
Palace is closed
Wednesday
09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,13:00,14:15,15:30
Thursday
09:00,09:45,11:15,12:00,13:15,14:30,15:30
Friday
09:00,10:00,10:45,12:00,13:00,13:45,14:30,15:30
Saturday
09:00,10:15,11:00,12:00,13:00,13:45,14:15,15:00,15:30
Sunday
09:00,10:15,11:00,12:00,13:00,13:45,14:15,15:00,15:30

Topkapi Palace: At the fountain of Sultan Ahmed III across the main gate of Topkapi Palace

What's included

Your combo pass is valid for three days after usage for the first tour
Professional Guidance in English for 2 tours
Entry tickets to the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace (except Harem Section of Topkapi Palace)

Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Harem Section of Topkapi Palace

What to expect

Topkapi Palace Museum
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Topkapi Palace Tour Times
Mondays09:00, 11:00,13:45,14:45,15:30
Tuesdays: Closed
Wednesdays:09:00,10:00,11:00,13:00,14:00,14:45,15:30
Thursdays:09:00, 10:00,11:15,12:00,13:15,14:15,14:45,15:30
Fridays:09:00, 10:00,10:45,12:00,13:00,13:45,14:30,15:30
Saturdays:09:00, 10:15,11:00,12:00,13:00,13:45,15:00,15:30
Sundays:09:00, 10:15,11:00,12:00,13:00,13:30,14:30,15:30
Topkapi Palace: At the fountain of Sultan Ahmed III across the main gate of Topkapi Palace
Hagia Irene Museum
10m · Admission ticket included

Hagia Irene Museum Free Entrance.
The Church of Hagia Irene (Divine Peace) is a Byzantine church, which is in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace. It was the first cathedral in Constantinapolis. Over the centuries, it was built 3 times. The church, as it currently stands, was built by Constantine V in the 8th century. It was an arsenal during the Ottoman Empire period. It became the very first museum in Turkey in the 19th century. After extensive restorations in modern days, it was opened as the "Hagia Irine Museum."
Basilica Cistern Museum
20m · Admission ticket included

Beautiful yet eerie, Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi) isn’t your average underground well. Dating back to the Byzantine era, the huge cistern was built in the mid-500s on the former site of a basilica. More than 300 marble columns provide a grand, serene atmosphere to what was essentially subterranean water storage.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the fountain of the Sultan Ahmed the 3rd in front of the main entrance of Topkapi Palace.

Meeting point

Meet at Busforus Bus Stop across the Hagia Sophia (D marked stop sign)

End point

At the fountain of the Sultan Ahmed the 3rd in front of the main entrance of Topkapi Palace.

End point

Meet at Busforus Bus Stop across the Hagia Sophia (D marked stop sign)

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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