Discover the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire effortlessly with this skip-the-line combined ticket for two key landmarks: the Topkapi Palace Museum and the Basilica Cistern.

The Topkapi Palace was once home to the Ottoman sultans. With no need to queue, you can delve straight into exploring the palace's majestic courtyards, verdant gardens, and lavish rooms. The palace must be visited with a guided tour led by a professional English-speaking guide, and includes a visit to the renowned Harem Section.

You'll then descend into the depths of the Basilica Cistern, often referred to as the "Underground Palace". Your skip-the-line access allows you to enter this intriguing site immediately. An audio guide will accompany you as you navigate its enigmatic chambers, including the iconic Medusa head pillars.

This combined ticket ensures a smooth experience, maximising your exploration time and minimising waiting times. It's an ideal choice for history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike, providing straightforward access to two of Istanbul's most significant sites.

Topkapi Palace: Guided entry at 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, and 15:30; closed on Tuesdays

Basilica Cistern: Open daily during official opening hours

Høydepunkt

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire
Explore the majestic courtyards, gardens, and lavish rooms of Topkapi Palace
Take advantage of immediate entry into the Basilica Cistern's enigmatic chambers
Maximize your exploration time and minimize waiting times with this combined ticket

Viktig informasjon

Know in advance:

You can visit the two attractions any time you want during opening hours on the day you've booked
After booking, you'll receive your QR entry ticket via a separate email from the local operator. The QR ticket will only be visible when in proximity to the venue. You'll need an internet connection on your smartphone to retrieve your QR ticket
Entry to Topkapi Palace is only possible with a guided tour available at 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, and 15:30. Reservations are not required. The guide will provide a 20-minute introduction and accompany visitors inside the Topkapi Palace. Once inside, visitors can explore the palace on their own until 5 pm
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
Some sections may be temporarily closed for maintenance. For the updated opening hours and temporary closures, visit the locations' websites
Due to the limited capacity of the venue, you might have to wait in line to get in, even with skip-the-line tickets
Children will be asked to present a valid passport at the museum entrance to validate their age

Avbestillingsregler

Få 100% refundert hvis du avbestiller senest 24 timer før aktiviteten begynner.

Inkludert

Guidet tur
Audio-guide
Slipp-køen-billetter

Bestillingsgebyr

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Sted

Sultan III. Ahmet Çeşmesi, Cankurtaran, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Møtested:

Please arrive at the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III at least 15 minutes before the tour starts. Your guide will be holding a white flag and will escort you to Topkapi Palace.