Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace Private Guided Tour with Skip Line in Istanbul
by SIYA SEYAHAT OTELCILIK TURIZM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€99Overview
Istanbul holds many historical treasures, including the Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground reservoir built in the 6th century. This private guided tour begins at the Basilica Cistern, where visitors enter through a privileged entry point. The guide leads through the dimly lit chambers supported by rows of marble columns and points out the distinctive Medusa heads carved at two pillars. The cistern once stored over 80,000 tons of water for palaces and gardens across the city. After about 40 minutes exploring the cistern, the tour continues on foot to Topkapi Palace. This former residence of Ottoman sultans was used for nearly 400 years and includes expansive courtyards, gardens, and richly decorated rooms. The guide shows the Treasury with its collection of jewels, the Harem quarters where the sultans and their families lived, and other parts of the palace complex. The tour lasts around three hours in total and includes detailed historical commentary throughout. Entrance fees and hotel pickup are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Basilica Cistern
Meet the guide at the entrance of the Basilica Cistern for privileged entry. Explore the ancient underground reservoir built in the 6th century, which once held water for the city’s palaces and gardens. Walk through the dimly lit passages lined with marble columns and see the Medusa heads carved at the base of two pillars. The guide provides historical details about the engineering and purpose of this subterranean structure.
40 min
TopkapI Palace
Walk with the guide to Topkapi Palace, the former home of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Visit the ornate gates, courtyards, and rooms, including the Treasury where sultans’ jewels are displayed. Explore the Harem, the private living quarters of the royal family, and stroll through the palace gardens and pavilions. The guide explains the history and function of each area within the palace complex.
120 min
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide at the entrance of Basilica Cistern ( We will contact to you before your starts for more information )
End point
The 4th courtyard of The Topkapi Palace is end of the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace Private Guided Tour with Skip Line in Istanbul
by SIYA SEYAHAT OTELCILIK TURIZM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€99Overview
Istanbul holds many historical treasures, including the Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground reservoir built in the 6th century. This private guided tour begins at the Basilica Cistern, where visitors enter through a privileged entry point. The guide leads through the dimly lit chambers supported by rows of marble columns and points out the distinctive Medusa heads carved at two pillars. The cistern once stored over 80,000 tons of water for palaces and gardens across the city. After about 40 minutes exploring the cistern, the tour continues on foot to Topkapi Palace. This former residence of Ottoman sultans was used for nearly 400 years and includes expansive courtyards, gardens, and richly decorated rooms. The guide shows the Treasury with its collection of jewels, the Harem quarters where the sultans and their families lived, and other parts of the palace complex. The tour lasts around three hours in total and includes detailed historical commentary throughout. Entrance fees and hotel pickup are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Basilica Cistern
Meet the guide at the entrance of the Basilica Cistern for privileged entry. Explore the ancient underground reservoir built in the 6th century, which once held water for the city’s palaces and gardens. Walk through the dimly lit passages lined with marble columns and see the Medusa heads carved at the base of two pillars. The guide provides historical details about the engineering and purpose of this subterranean structure.
40 min
TopkapI Palace
Walk with the guide to Topkapi Palace, the former home of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Visit the ornate gates, courtyards, and rooms, including the Treasury where sultans’ jewels are displayed. Explore the Harem, the private living quarters of the royal family, and stroll through the palace gardens and pavilions. The guide explains the history and function of each area within the palace complex.
120 min
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide at the entrance of Basilica Cistern ( We will contact to you before your starts for more information )
End point
The 4th courtyard of The Topkapi Palace is end of the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.