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Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Combo Tour in Istanbul

29 Reviews 4.83 out of 5 stars Based on 29 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 93% of reviewers | Istanbul, Turkey

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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

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
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What To Expect

Topkapi Palace Museum

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.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hagia Irene Museum

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."
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica Cistern 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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Combo Tour in Istanbul?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • 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

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).

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