Citerne Basilique guidée privée et palais de Topkapi avec coupe-file
Description
Découvrez l'histoire captivante et les merveilles architecturales d'Istanbul avec notre visite qui vous emmène dans un voyage à travers la mystérieuse Citerne Basilique et l'opulent palais de Topkapi. Notre visite commence à la magnifique Citerne Basilique, une merveille souterraine qui remonte au 6ème siècle. Découvrez l'ingéniosité des ingénieurs byzantins qui ont construit ce réservoir souterrain colossal, capable de contenir plus de 80 000 tonnes d'eau. Notre prochain arrêt vous transporte au magnifique palais de Topkapi, ancienne résidence des sultans ottomans pendant près de 400 ans. Admirez l'architecture distinctive du palais, ses jardins luxuriants et sa vue imprenable sur le détroit du Bosphore. Explorez le Harem, la partie la plus intime et la plus isolée du palais, où résidaient les sultans et leurs familles. Découvrez les secrets, les intrigues et les modes de vie luxueux de la royauté ottomane en vous promenant dans ces chambres opulentes.
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Itinéraire
Après avoir rencontré votre guide à l'entrée de la Citerne Basilique où entrée privilégiée. Commencez à explorer l'ancien monde souterrain de la Citerne Basilique lors de cette visite guidée privée. Construite au VIe siècle, cette mystérieuse chambre souterraine contenait autrefois l'eau des palais et des jardins de la ville. Désormais, vous pouvez vous promener dans ses passages faiblement éclairés et vous émerveiller devant la superbe architecture byzantine, notamment les rangées de colonnes de marbre et les étranges têtes de Méduse à la base de deux piliers. Votre guide partagera des histoires fascinantes et des faits historiques sur la citerne, donnant vie à ce joyau caché d'Istanbul.
Vous marcherez jusqu'au palais de Topkapi avec votre guide. Remontez le temps et découvrez l'opulence de l'Empire ottoman lors de cette visite guidée privée du palais de Topkapi. Des portes ornées aux vastes cours et chambres opulentes, chaque recoin de ce complexe de palais respire la grandeur et l'extravagance. Découvrez les joyaux et les trésors éblouissants des sultans dans le Trésor, admirez l'architecture et le design époustouflants du harem et promenez-vous dans les jardins et pavillons sereins. Votre guide expert vous donnera un aperçu de l'histoire et de la culture du palais, faisant de cette expérience une expérience vraiment inoubliable. Gardez à l'esprit que la Citerne Basilique et le Palais de Topkapi sont des attractions touristiques populaires, c'est donc une bonne idée de réserver votre visite à l'avance et d'arriver tôt pour éviter les foules. Et assurez-vous de porter des chaussures et des vêtements confortables, car cette visite demande pas mal de marche.
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Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(242)
We arranged a private tour with Viator. Our guide was Murat. We had arranged to visit the Bascillia Cistern and Topaki Palace. Murat arrived on time. He was professional, courteous and knowledgeable. We learnt a great deal about the ancient history of Instanbul but also life in the current day. We would highly recommend him.
From the moment we met Murat, it was clear we were in exceptional hands. Professional, warm, and deeply knowledgeable, he brought Istanbul’s history and culture to life. Every stop—from the Hidden Cisterns to Topkapi Palace —came with stories, context, and small details we never would have noticed on our own. We skipped long lines, found the quiet corners for the best photos, and even discovered a nice place for lunch after the tour. Highlights: Expert storytelling that made centuries of history feel immediate and alive. Smart routing and timing to avoid crowds and maximize our time. A friendly, personable approach that felt like touring with a local friend. If you’re visiting Istanbul and want an experience that’s insightful, well-organized, and genuinely memorable, book this tour with Murat. It was the best decision of our trip and worth every penny. Thank you, Murat for an amazing day.
I had a guided tour with Murat today and he was excellent! I’ve been on many tours throughout Europe, and this one stood out. I was with my partner and toddler, and Murat paced everything perfectly, engaging with my daughter to keep her interested as best he could. Across Topkapi Palace, the Harem, and the Basilica Cistern, he was a wealth of knowledge and insight, helping us really get a feel for the deep history of each. We never felt rushed at any point, and were encouraged to explore in short bursts after being given context on each area. I’d recommend this to anyone who’s considering it. It’s been the cherry on top of a fantastic first trip to Istanbul, one I’d been planning for years. Credit to Murat for a brilliant tour, he was top tier! PS — he takes great photos too!
This private guided tour is informative. Our guide, Murat is very knowledgeable and friendly.
I had a guided tour with Murat today and he was excellent! I’ve been on many tours throughout Europe, and this one stood out. I was with my partner and toddler, and Murat paced everything perfectly, engaging with my daughter to keep her interested as best he could. Across Topkapi Palace, the Harem, and the Basilica Cistern, he was a wealth of knowledge and insight, helping us really get a feel for the deep history of each. We never felt rushed at any point, and were encouraged to explore in short bursts after being given context on each area. I’d recommend this to anyone who’s considering it. It’s been the cherry on top of a fantastic first trip to Istanbul, one I’d been planning for years. Credit to Murat for a brilliant tour; he was top tier! PS - he takes great photos too!
Wonderful trip. Erhan was a great guide. Very educated, explained very well everything we saw. He made our trip very special.
Erdem was a star ! We were very lucky to have a personal tour as slightly out of season so Erdem paced the morning round us. He had excellent knowledge of the area and shared so much history. Great conversation. Well worth the cost. Thank you Erdem.
We booked this tour on Viator and were given tour guide named Murat. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. We were the only people in his tour, it was not a group which was very nice. He took us through the Basilica Cistern and told us all the history. He then walked us to Topkapi and gave us a guided tour of the whole property. The property is very large so it does take some time to go through the whole space. The tour is about 3 hours so I would recommend eating before hand. We loved this tour so much. You get to see the Sultan’s palace, living quarters, and much more. If you love history and conversation you should support a local and book this tour!
First of all, Kemal Aslan did an excellent job as our guide. He made the Basilica Cistern come to life as we walked through it in awe. Then his commentary on the history, culture, and architecture of Topkapi Palace was fascinating. We learned so much and had a full, lovely morning. Highly recommend!
Murat was absolutely fantastic. The basilica was incredible and the topkapi palace is fascinating. Murat was one of the most knowledgable guides we've ever had. He was kind and showed a lot of patience with us and our 2 teen boys who hadn't eaten all day. Highly recommend this tour.
