Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Combo Tour in Istanbul
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2h
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About this experience
Basilica Cistern Tour Times
Mondays:11:00,12:00,14:00,15:30,16:45
Tuesdays:09:00, 10:30,12:00,14:00,15:00,16:00
Wednesdays:09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,14:00,15:00,16:00
Thursdays:09:00, 10:00,11:00,12:00,12:30,14:00,15:15,16:00
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
Sundays:09:00, 10:00,11:00,12:00,13:30,14:15,15:00,15:30,16:00,16:30
Basilica Cistern: Front of the Busforus Bus Stop (D marked stop sign) in Sultanahmet Square
Topkapi Palace Tour Times
Mondays09:00, 11:15,12:00,13:45,14:45,15:30
Tuesdays: Closed
Wednesdays:09:00,10:00,11:00,13:00,14:00,14:45,15:30
Thursdays:09:00, 10:00,11:15,12:00,13:15,14:15,15:30
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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Topkapi and Basilica Cistern
Duration: 3 days: Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Combo Tour in Istanbul
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)
Detailed itinerary
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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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Stop 2
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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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.
What's not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Harem Section of Topkapi Palace
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting point
At the fountain of the Sultan Ahmed the 3rd in front of the main entrance of Topkapi Palace.
Important notes
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
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