Topkapi Palace, Harem & Basilica Cistern Guided Walking Tour
(66) Reviews
İstanbul
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Istanbul’s imperial heritage on this guided tour of must-see landmarks.
Start at Topkapi Palace, home of Ottoman sultans for over 400 years, and explore its grand courtyards and imperial halls with expert commentary. Continue into the Harem, where you’ll learn about palace life, royal families, and court traditions.
Then head underground to the atmospheric Basilica Cistern, a Byzantine masterpiece famous for its marble columns and mysterious Medusa head sculptures. Along the way, your guide will share engaging stories and historical insights that bring the city’s past to life.
This tour is ideal for travelers looking for a short yet immersive introduction to Istanbul’s Ottoman an...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace
Professional English-speaking guide
Entry ticket to Basilica Cistern (if option is selected)
Transfer
Meeting Points
Departure
Fountain Sultan Ahmed III
Meet your guide in front of "Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III" holding a Tourmania flag.
Return
Topkapi Palace, Harem & Basilica Cistern Guided Walking Tour
(66) Reviews
İstanbul
About
Discover Istanbul’s imperial heritage on this guided tour of must-see landmarks.
Start at Topkapi Palace, home of Ottoman sultans for over 400 years, and explore its grand courtyards and imperial halls with expert commentary. Continue into the Harem, where you’ll learn about palace life, royal families, and court traditions.
Then head underground to the atmospheric Basilica Cistern, a Byzantine masterpiece famous for its marble columns and mysterious Medusa head sculptures. Along the way, your guide will share engaging stories and historical insights that bring the city’s past to life.
This tour is ideal for travelers looking for a short yet immersive introduction to Istanbul’s Ottoman an...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace
Professional English-speaking guide
Entry ticket to Basilica Cistern (if option is selected)
Transfer
Meeting Points
Departure
Fountain Sultan Ahmed III
Meet your guide in front of "Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III" holding a Tourmania flag.
Return
Itinerary
1
Topkapi Palace
Guided tour of Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans
2 hours
2
Basilica Cistern
On this 30-minute tour, visit the 4th-century Basilica Cistern and discover the mystery of Medusa heads from Greek mythology.