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Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace With Guided Tour
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3 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Have a chance to explore the 4th-century Basilica Cistern and visit the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula, Topkapi Palace.
The Basilica Cistern is the largest among the numerous underground cisterns in Istanbul. The Underground Palace, or Yerebatan Sarayi, as the Ottomans called it, is an amazing sight to behold.
Discover how the Topkapi Palace was built between 1466 and 1478 and served for over 400 years as the residency and administrative headquarter of the Ottoman Sultans. The guide will explain to you the entire story of the palace during a one-hour tour. Marvel at the great architectural beauty of this important monument of the Ottoman Empire.
You will visit each of these two monuments with a professional English-speaking guide, and you are free to ask any questions about these monuments. The guide will explain the entire story to you during the tours.
After purchasing this experience, you will be able to see these two monuments.
What's Included
- Entrance into the legendary Hagia Irene
- Entry to the famous Harem Section of Topkapi Palace
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Skip-the-line entry to Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace
- Guide tips
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The tour starts at the main bus stop for BUSFORUS ISTANBUL at Sultanahmet Square. Look out for the red double-decker buses. It's about 50 meters in front of the Hagia Sophia.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern is the largest among the numerous underground cisterns in Istanbul. The Underground Palace, or Yerebatan Sarayi, as the Ottomans called it, is an amazing sight to behold.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Topkapi Palace
Have a chance to explore the 4th-century Basilica Cistern and visit the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula, Topkapi Palace.
2 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Istanbul Tourist Pass®
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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