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Basilica Cistern Tour Times
Mondays:09:00,10:00,12:00,14:00,15:30,16:45
Tuesdays:09:00, 10:30,12:00,14:00,16:00
Wednesdays:09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,14:00,15:00,16:00,16:45
Thursdays:09:00, 10:00,11:00,12:00,12:30,14:00,15:15,15:45,16:30
Fridays:09:00, 10:00,11:00,11:30,12:00,12:30,13:30,14:30,15:45,16:30
Saturdays:09:00, 10:00,11:00,12:00,13:30,14:00,15:00,15:30,16:30,17:00
Sundays:09:00, 10:00,11:00,12:00,13:30,14:15,15:00,15:30,16:00,16:30,17:00
Basilica Cistern: Front of the Busforus Bus Stop (D marked stop sign) in Sultanahmet Square

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



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What makes Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Combo Tour in Istanbul a unique experience ?

Topkapi Palace Museum Guided Tour free entrance.
It is the biggest museum in Istanbul. The location of the palace is just behind the Hagia Sophia in the historical city center of Istanbul. The original use of the palace was the house for the Sultan; today, the palace is functioning as a museum. Important highlights in this palace are; harem, treasury, kitchens and many more.

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.”

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.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

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


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Topkapi and Basilica Cistern
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    Duration: 3 days: Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Combo Tour in Istanbul

Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Combo Tour in Istanbul Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • 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)

Not Included

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

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Special Instructions:

    Purchased tours are 2 separate guided tours. (Tours do not start one after the other.)
    You need to meet with guides at the meeting point at the meeting time. You can find the meeting times and point in each attraction’s explanation. At meeting points, the guide will hold the Istanbul E-pass flag. Show your booking reference number(Starting with BR-) to guide and get in.
    Your combo pass is valid for three days after usage for the first tour
    Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Istanbul E-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.
  • This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 33 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.