Discover the Bosphorus, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern
Do this because
- Visit Istanbul's highlights with an English guide and an audio app provided in 9 languages
- Enjoy a guided tour of three monuments either all in one day, one per day or two in one day
- Learn about the Topkapi Palace and Fatih Sultan Mehmet
- See the Medusa Head in the Basilica Cistern and relax on a Bosphorus Cruise admiring the city from the water
What to expect
Discover Istanbul with three walking tours and a cruise. Spread your visit over 3 days or do all tours and the Bosphorus Cruise in 1 day.
Decide for yourself which tour you want to do next. Meet your guide at an easy-to-spot location in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet Square, and choose from the following tour times:
Topkapi Palace and Harem Tour (2 hours): daily except Tuesdays at 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM
Blue Mosque Tour (1 hour): daily at 11 AM or 1:45 PM
Basilica Cistern Tour (30 min): daily at 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM
Bosphorus Cruise (2 hours): daily at 12:00 PM or 3:30 PM
Important to know
Not allowed:
- Children under 8
Know in advance:
- Please remember that security line waiting time at Topkapi and Basilica can take up to 15 minutes
- After the tours, you can stay inside the museums as long as you want and listen to the information in the included audio guide on your own smartphone
What’s included
Tour guide
What’s not included
Headphones
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 12 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point:
Meet your guide at the Dsign Cafe in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to Egyptian Obelisk. Tour starting times: Topkapi Palace and Harem Tour: daily except Tuesdays at 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM; Blue Mosque Tour: daily at 11 AM or 1:45 PM; Basilica Cistern Tour: daily at 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM; Bosphorus Cruise: daily at 12:00 PM or 3:30 PM
Provider
Royal Tours & Tickets
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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