Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Combo Tour in Istanbul

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   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

   1h 30m•Admission included

2. 2

   Hagia Irene

   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."

   10 minutes•Admission included•See on map

3. 3

   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.

   20 minutes•Admission included

Meeting point

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

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• 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

Cancellation and refunds

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