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Private Fast Track Tour from Topkapi Palace to Basilica Cistern | 5 hours | — | $236 | |
Private Guided Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace with Skip Line | 2h 40min | 5.0 (278) | $54 | View |
Topkapi Palace and Harem Tour (Small Group & Fast Track Entry) | 3 hours | 4.8 |
Experience Istanbul’s imperial history on a private Topkapi Palace, Harem and Basilica Cistern tour with fast-track tickets, hotel pick-up and drop-off, and a licensed local guide. This guided private tour of Istanbul focuses on two key places associated with Istanbul's past: Topkapi Palace, the seat of power in the Ottoman Empire, and the Basilica Cistern, which is one of the best preserved examples of Byzantine architecture that exists below the Old City of Istanbul. The Istanbul Private Topkapi Palace, Harem & Basilica Cistern Tour is ideal for any travelers who wish to experience Topkapi Palace, Harem and Basilica Cistern efficiently in half a day.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $336.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 5.
Topkapi Palace is made up of several main courtyards, and your guide will take you to see the Palace’s Kitchens, Imperial Council chambers, treasury and collections, and the Sacred Relics. Your guide will also lead you through the Harem of Topkapi Palace. This section of the palace was the private residence of the Ottoman dynasty and palace staff. Your guide will explain daily life and the role that the Harem of Topkapi Palace played in the history of the Ottoman Empire.
Basilica Cistern is one of the many marvels of Istanbul. Your guide will explain the many engineering feats of ancient Istanbul and the history of the Cistern as you look at the famous Medusa Head.
- Tour guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or Istanbul Galataport. If hotel is not centrally located, meeting point will be German Fountain. - If van service is not chosen your guide meet you at centrally located hotels on foot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Fast Track Tour from Topkapi Palace to Basilica Cistern lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $236 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $336. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 14 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
Children aged 3–7 pay nothing, adults from $236. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. - Tour guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or Istanbul Galataport. If hotel is not centrally located, meeting point will be German Fountain. - If van service is not chosen your guide meet you at centrally located hotels on foot. Pickup points include Atlantis Royal Hotel, Imagine Istanbul - Sultanahmet.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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