Get instant access to top museums and attractions in Istanbul with the Digital Istanbul Museum E-Pass. Enjoy guided tours, skip-the-line entry, and a digital guidebook in multiple languages.
Get instant access to top museums and attractions in Istanbul with the Digital Istanbul Museum E-Pass. Enjoy guided tours, skip-the-line entry, and a digital guidebook in multiple languages.
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Topkapi Palace Museum - Topkapi Palace Museum Guided Tour free entrance.
It is the biggest museum in Istanbul. The location of the palace is just behind the Hagia Sophia in the historical city center of Istanbul. The original use of the palace was the house for the Sultan; today, the palace is functioning as a museum. Important highlights in this…
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Topkapi Palace Museum - Topkapi Palace Museum Guided Tour free entrance.
It is the biggest museum in Istanbul. The location of the palace is just behind the Hagia Sophia in the historical city center of Istanbul. The original use of the palace was the house for the Sultan; today, the palace is functioning as a museum. Important highlights in this palace are; harem, treasury, kitchens and many more. -
Hagia Irene Museum - Hagia Irene Museum Free Entrance.
The Church of Hagia Irene (Divine Peace) is a Byzantine church, which is in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace. It was the first cathedral in Constantinapolis. Over the centuries, it was built 3 times. The church, as it currently stands, was built by Constantine V in the 8th century. It was an arsenal during the Ottoman Empire period. It became the very first museum in Turkey in the 19th century. After extensive restorations in modern days, it was opened as the “Hagia Irine Museum.” - Basilica Cistern Museum - Beautiful yet eerie, Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi) isn’t your average underground well. Dating back to the Byzantine era, the huge cistern was built in the mid-500s on the former site of a basilica. More than 300 marble columns provide a grand, serene atmosphere to what was essentially subterranean water storage.

- Combo pass valid for three days after first tour
- Professional guidance in English for 2 tours
- Entry tickets to Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace (except Harem Section)
- Combo pass valid for three days after first tour
- Professional guidance in English for 2 tours
- Entry tickets to Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace (except Harem Section)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Harem Section of Topkapi Palace
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Harem Section of Topkapi Palace
Basilica Cistern Tour Schedule
- Mondays: 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30, 16:45
- Tuesdays: 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
- Wednesdays: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
- Thursdays: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:15, 16:30
- Fridays: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:30,…
Basilica Cistern Tour Schedule
- Mondays: 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30, 16:45
- Tuesdays: 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
- Wednesdays: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
- Thursdays: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:15, 16:30
- Fridays: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:45, 16:30
- Saturdays: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:30
- Sundays: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:15, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30
Location: Basilica Cistern is located in front of the Busforus Bus Stop (marked with a D sign) in Sultanahmet Square.
Topkapi Palace Tour Schedule
- Mondays: 09:00, 11:15, 12:00, 13:45, 14:45, 15:30
- Tuesdays: Closed
- Wednesdays: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:45, 15:30
- Thursdays: 09:00, 10:00, 11:15, 12:00, 13:15, 14:15, 15:30
- Fridays: 09:00, 10:00, 10:45, 12:00, 13:00, 13:45, 14:30, 15:30
- Saturdays: 09:00, 10:15, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 13:45, 15:00, 15:30
- Sundays: 09:00, 10:15, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30
Location: Topkapi Palace is situated at the fountain of Sultan Ahmed III, directly across from the main gate of Topkapi Palace.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.