Fast Track Tickets for Basilica Cistern & Topkapı Palace

• 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.

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.

✔ 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

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