Istanbul Private Topkapi Palace, Harem & Basilica Cistern Tour with Fast-Track
Start Point: Your Hotel in Istanbul
Istanbul Private Topkapi Palace, Harem & Basilica Cistern Tour with Fast-Track
Experience Istanbul’s imperial history on a private Topkapi Palace, Harem and Basilica Cistern tour with fast-track tickets, hotel pick-up and drop-off, and a licensed local guide.
This guided private tour of Istanbul focuses on two key places associated with Istanbul's past: Topkapi Palace, the seat of power in the Ottoman Empire, and the Basilica Cistern, which is one of the best preserved examples of Byzantine architecture that exists below the Old City of Istanbul.
The Istanbul Private Topkapi Palace, Harem & Basilica Cistern Tour is ideal for any travelers who wish to experience Topkapi Palace, Harem and Basilica Cistern efficiently in half a day.
Tour Info
- Destinations: Istanbul
- Duration: 4-5 Hours
- Start Point: Your Hotel in Istanbul
- End Point: Your Hotel in Istanbul
- Inclusions: Private Tour, Licensed Tour Guide, Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees, Skip-the-line Priority
- Exclusions: Transportation by Private Van, Gratuity (Suggested)
- Sight to See: Topkapi Palace Museum, Basilica Cistern
Your private guide will meet you at your hotel and your Topkapi Palace, Harem and Basilica Cistern Tour will start.
First stop of the day will be Topkapi Palace, which served as the headquarters of the Ottoman Empire for centuries.
Your guide will explain Ottoman palace life and the importance of Topkapi Palace to the history of Istanbul. Topkapi Palace is made up of several main courtyards, and your guide will take you to see the Palace’s Kitchens, Imperial Council chambers, treasury and collections, and the Sacred Relics.
Your guide will also lead you through the Harem of Topkapi Palace. This section of the palace was the private residence of the Ottoman dynasty and palace staff. Your guide will explain daily life and the role that the Harem of Topkapi Palace played in the history of the Ottoman Empire.
The next stop on your tour will be the Basilica Cistern. It is one of the many marvels of Istanbul. Your guide will explain the many engineering feats of ancient Istanbul and the history of the Cistern as you look at the famous Medusa Head.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel.
This is the end of our service. We sincerely hope to welcome you as our guest again!
- Since Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, this tour is not available on Tuesdays.
- Tour guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or Istanbul Galataport. If hotel is not centrally located, meeting point will be German Fountain.
- If van service is not chosen your guide meet you at centrally located hotels on foot.
This tour includes accommodation and is request based. Please fill out the form below. Our operations team will contact you.
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Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- Skip-the-line Priority
Exclusions
- Transportation by Private Van
- Gratuity (Suggested)
24 Hour - Free cancellation
You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the experience.
However, if you cancel within 24 hours of the start time, no refund will be issued, and we will not be able to accept any modification requests during this period.
Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.