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Fast Track Tickets for Basilica Cistern & Topkapı Palace

Fast Track Tickets for Basilica Cistern & Topkapı Palace
Explore Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern with fast-track entry and expert guidance.

About this activity

Free cancellation

Free cancellation until 24 hours before.

Location

İstanbul

Package Options

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Adult
€95.00
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Child (0-6 years)
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Location

Highligths

Skip-the-Line Convenience Enter both sites quickly with digital fast-track tickets.

Guided Insights Enjoy a 45-minute introduction by licensed experts.

Newly Opened Sections Discover restricted areas like the Eunuchs’ Courtyard and hidden chambers.

Combined Cultural Journey Dive into both Byzantine engineering and Ottoman court life.

Self-Paced Exploration Use the included smart audio guide for in-depth discovery after your tour.

Overview

Experience two of Istanbul’s most iconic treasures with one flexible ticket. The Basilica Cistern & Topkapı Palace Museum combo allows you to skip the lines and explore imperial secrets and underground wonders with an expert introduction. Start your journey at the majestic courtyards of Topkapı, then descend into the mysterious Cistern, once the lifeblood of Constantinople.

This exclusive pass is part of our curated Shopping category, crafted for curious minds who value both access and storytelling.

Includes & Excludes

Skip-the-line access to both Topkapı Palace and Basilica Cistern

Guided introduction with licensed experts (45 minutes)

Audio guide app for self-guided exploration

Access to new exhibition areas and courtyards

Hotel transportation not included

Entrance to Harem section requires separate ticket

Duration

Guided Introduction: 45 minutes

Self-Guided Tour: 2–3 hours recommended

Optional Extended Visit: Add 1–2 hours for nearby museums (e.g. Hagia Irene)

Meeting Point

Meeting Point: Topkapi Café – Soğuk Çeşme Sk. No:4, Cankurtaran, Fatih/İstanbul

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