Basilica Cistern Tour Times
Mondays:09:00,10:00,12:00,14:00,15:30,16:45
Tuesdays:09:00, 10:30,12:00,14:00,16:00
Wednesdays:09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,14:00,15:00,16:00,16:45
Thursdays:09:00, 10:00,11:00,12:00,12:30,14:00,15:15,15:45,16:30
Fridays:09:00, 10:00,11:00,11:30,12:00,12:30,13:30,14:30,15:45,16:30
Saturdays:09:00, 10:00,11:00,12:00,13:30,14:00,15:00,15:30,16:30,17:00
Sundays:09:00, 10:00,11:00,12:00,13:30,14:15,15:00,15:30,16:00,16:30,17:00
Basilica Cistern: Front of the Busforus Bus Stop (D marked stop sign) in Sultanahmet Square
Topkapi Palace Tour Times
Mondays09:00, 11:00,13:45,14:45,15:30
Tuesdays: Closed
Wednesdays:09:00,10:00,11:00,13:00,14:00,14:45,15:30
Thursdays:09:00, 10:00,11:15,12:00,13:15,14:15,14:45,15:30
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
Topkapi Palace: At the fountain of Sultan Ahmed III across the main gate of Topkapi Palace
What's included
- Your combo pass is valid for three days after usage for the first tour
- Professional Guidance in English for 2 tours
- Entry tickets to the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace (except Harem Section of Topkapi Palace)
What's not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Harem Section of Topkapi Palace
Languages spoken by guide

Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not wheelchair accessible
Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.