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.

Descend into the depths of the Basilica Cistern, often referred to as the "Underground Palace". Your skip-the-line access allows immediate entry into this intriguing site. 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, maximizing your exploration time and minimizing waiting periods. It's an ideal choice for history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike, providing straightforward access to two of Istanbul's most significant sites.

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

Important to know

Know in advance:

You can visit the two locations any time you want during the opening hours on the day of the booking
After booking, you'll receive your entry ticket QR ticket via separate e-mail from supplier
The QR ticket will only be visible when in proximity to the venue
You'll need internet connection on your smartphone to retrieve your QR ticket
Children will be asked to present their valid passports at the entrance of the museums in order to validate their age
All visitors must go through the security check at the entrances
Kindly note that due to the limited capacity of the location, you might wait in queue to enter even with the skip-the-line ticket
Topkapi Palace tours: 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm. Closed on Tuesdays
To enter the Topkapi Palace, you must take part in the guided tour operated as Hosted Entry every hour from 09:30am to 3:30pm. Reservations are not required
The guide will provide a 20-minute introduction and then accompany visitors inside the palace. Once inside, visitors can explore the palace on their own until 5pm
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, and Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. For the updated opening time of the locations, please visit the relative website

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Guided tour
Audio guide
Skip-the-line ticket

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

For the Topkapi Palace Hosted Entry and Highlights Tour, visitors should meet the tour guide at Topkapi Cafe, Cankurtaran, Soğuk Çeşme Sk. No:4, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, at least 15 minutes before the guided tour time; while the Basilica Cistern can be visited freely during its opening hours on the booked day.