Istanbul: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern Tour
Description
Summary
Description
Explore the heart of Istanbul with an insightful journey through its most celebrated landmarks! Begin in Sultanahmet with your knowledgeable guide and dive into the city's vibrant past. Enjoy fast-track entry to the Basilica Cistern, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, and explore its fascinating underground columns.
Visit the Hagia Sophia, where history seamlessly merges with architectural brilliance. Experience its transformation from a Greek Orthodox basilica to a mosque. Admire its breathtaking mosaics and dome while learning about its rich cultural tapestry.
Step into the magnificence of Topkapi Palace, the former epicenter of the Ottoman Empire. With priority access, traverse its expansive courtyards and enjoy panoramic views of the Golden Horn. Explore the Harem at your own pace, appreciating its intricate Iznik tiles and sacred relics.
Cruise passengers can start their adventure from Galataport, traveling comfortably by tram to the historic Sultanahmet area. Enjoy a seamless exploration of Istanbul's highlights with ease and convenience.
Don't miss this opportunity to uncover Istanbul's architectural and cultural gems. Secure your spot on this unforgettable tour today!
Destinations
IstanbulMap
Attractions
Sultanahmet Square
Golden Horn
Basilica CisternOptions
Verified reviews
Maida - United Kingdom
very impressive and informative..Mellisa was so sweet and kind guide.
Elizabeth Terry - United States
Great. The guide was informative and friendly and responded brilliantly to our questions.
Adam - Poland
Our guide Kubra was excellent, she explained everything in great detail. She answered all of our questions. She was also very helpful with explaining how to best get around Istanbul in public transport. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit these locations, you can learn much more with a skilled guide like Kubra.
Jenille - United Arab Emirates
Oscar - Mexico
Tour was fun, educational and detailed. Kaan was highly knowledgeable, open to all questions and kept a good pace. Highly recommend
Eduardo - Brazil
Antonella - Italy
It was all very nice and interesting.
Natalie - United States
Wonderful! We did this tour in Feb. 2025 with a small group. Tour guide was lovely, she was very knowledgeable and had a deep history of Turkey (Christian and Islam influences and architecture). She let us stop many times for pictures and went at a comfortable pace. Hagia Sofia was incredible, spent the first hour and a half there. Basilica Cistern was fun, spent 30 mins there. Topeka Palace was so beautiful, spent the last hour and a half there with some free time to explore at our own pace. Harem tickets were also included. Highly recommend
Elma - Greece
Nathaly - United States
Amazing tour! Our guide, Mert, was very nice and knowledgeable.
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