Why choose this Istanbul tour ?
Visit Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern
Topkapi Palace
Enjoy priority access at Topkapi Palace. Meet your guide at Topkapi Cafe for a 20-minute overview of the palace’s history, then explore the beautiful courtyards, gardens, and the famous Harem
Basilica Cistern
Afterward, visit the Basilica Cistern, known as the “Underground Palace.” With skip-the-line access, enter directly and use an audio guide to discover its history, including the Medusa head pillars.
Easy Access
This combined ticket allows you to visit two of Istanbul’s top attractions without the wait.
Admissions are included in this pass.
Hours:
Topkapi Palace Tours: 9:30, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
Basilica Cistern: 09:00 – 19:00
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Join tours at the specified times.
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What makes Istanbul Combo Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern a unique experience ?
The Basilica Cistern tour does not offer hosted entry and highlights tour. You can explore individually with a professionally prepared audio guide. Admissions are included in this pass.
Topkapi Palace offers a 20-minute guided entry and highlights tour. Please note that entry is only allowed with your guide. Kindly wait at Topkapi Cafe to meet your guide.
After meeting your guide, you will enter Topkapi Palace together, and your guide will provide a 20-minute highlights tour. After that, you can explore Topkapi Palace on your own. Admissions are included in this pass.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- TP-BC – TPBC58
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Istanbul Combo Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entry to Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern
- Flexible exploration time at both attractions
- Specially curated audio guides for Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace
- Access to the Harem Section at Topkapi Palace
- Hosted entry tour with professional English-speaking guide at Topkapi Palace
Not Included
- Gratuities
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Istanbul Tourist Pass®.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Istanbul.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please consider the operating hours of the attractions included in this combo. Your QR ticket will be sent to you via email.
