Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Combo Tour in Istanbul

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Istanbul, Turkey

2 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the best that Istanbul has to offer with a 3-day Istanbul pass that gives you access to two museums and two guided walking tours. The pass includes access to Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cisternm plus you have the option to meet for daily guided tours at specified meeting points. The pass also comes with skip-the-line access at the included museums, so you can spend more time exploring and less time waiting in line.

See top city attractions like Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern
Learn more about the history of Istanbul on two guided walking tours
Choose from several tour and entry times to fit your schedule
Save time with skip-the-line access to the included museums

What's Included

Professional Guidance in English for 2 tours
Entry tickets to the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace (except Harem Section of Topkapi Palace)
Your combo pass is valid for three days after usage for the first tour

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

06/03/2021 - 05/26/2027
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Itinerary

Topkapi Palace Museum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hagia Irene Museum

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica Cistern Museum

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.6

based on 37 reviews

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Fairly average tour, meeting points a bit woolly

Justin_L, Apr 2026

The tour of Topkapi Palce was disappointing for a number of reasons. The tour is entirely outdoors and there is much more of interest within the walls. It would’ve been nice to have touched on the contents of the palace and seen inside. That said, one was free to peruse at your own leisure afterwards, we just didn’t have the time. When we book a tour we kind of want the highlights done within the schedule because we didn’t have all day. The tour of the Basilica Cistern on the other hand was brilliant. An amazing underground gem, with a great introduction from Akhmed that took about 20 mins, with same amount of time again needed to get round and enjoy the place. The meeting points given in the description were a bit out using google maps, but the company responded within 10 mins to queries by msg on Viator App., which saved the day.

Amazing day in Istanbul

Yvette_M, Jul 2024

Tour guide for the places visited were very helpful. Amazing day out and great value for money. A must see in Istanbul.

Peep into history

Jyoti_B, May 2024

Our guide was very good and energetic. Her knowledge was commendable. The cistern basilica was amazing. But the meeting points were not very clear especially since there were huge crowds. We didn’t know where to go. But after talking to the office things became better

Worth every cent

Omar_A, Sep 2022

The operator reached out to us quickly and we had a very seamless process filled with information on all the places we need to to, the guides that we met were all great!