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Istanbul's Exclusive Duo: Basilica Cistern & Topkapı Palace

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Visit two of Turkey's most visited museums. Focus on your goal and discover the interesting stories of the museums with an expert guide. Designed for those who love their freedom while traveling.

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Duration 1.5 hour

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Itinerary

For those in search of an exceptional experience, join us on an enriching voyage through Istanbul's most frequented museums, the Basilica Cistern and Topkapı Palace. Opt for a remarkable odyssey tailor-made for those seeking an extraordinary tour with Istanbul's Exclusive Duo. Admire the mysterious Basilica Cistern where two major Hollywood productions were filmed, 007's From Russia with Love and Tom Hanks' Inferno. This is followed by an enriching exploration of the Ottoman Palace's timeless collections. Our exclusive guided tour is customized for travelers who prefer a unique experience, far removed from the ordinary tour. With a historian as your guide, delve into the city's most visited museums, tracing the intricate narratives hidden above and below the ground. Save yourself from the hassles of waiting in long lines for tickets at the museums. Enjoy the benefit of direct access to these much-visited museums and the expert narration of a historian guide as you traverse across these architectural wonders. Trust the experience of your expert guide who would handle every detail, while you get to delve deeper into each artifact, structure, and stories buried within. If you prefer to take things slow, you may stay back at the museum once the tour ends, redirecting your focus on the many artifacts earlier discussed on your tour. ***Attention; All the guests has to follow the timetable below. - Basilica Cistern: 12.00, 13.00, 14.00 or 15.00 (*Except Tuesdays. *There'll be also 11.00 session for only Fridays in addition to others) - Topkapı Palace: Daily 10.30 and only session (*Fridays at 9.30 and there's no session on Tuesdays). ⏱️ Duration: +90 Minutes ✨ English ❌ Entry Tickets

Highlights

Immerse yourself in Istanbul's regal history with an exceptional tour.
Rely on the expertise of your historian guide.
Unravel movie trivia as you visit the famed Basilica Cistern.
Learn more about the fascinating Ottoman heritage.
Effortlessly navigate museums.

Know before you go

Tickets are priced at 75€ per person and must be paid to the tour guide before the activity begins during the meeting (Basilica Cistern: 25€, Topkapi Palace:50€). Due to the museum's pricing policies, we cannot predict future entry fees, and these are not included in our services. Please note that the entry price may vary on the day of your visit, so we may need to collect the current entry fee at that time. All guests should come prepared to pay in cash at the meeting point.

Includes


Skip the Lines at Topkapi Palace (including Harem) and Basilica Cistern Official Tour Guide 1 hour of guiding in Topkapi Palace 30 min. of active guiding at Basilica Cistern Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly for over 8+ groups Upgraded Experience with Tech Strategically scheduled our tours to avoid the busiest hours Golden Content Pack (Exclusive Info About Istanbul) by atourguideinconstantinople

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