

Explore the grandeur of Topkapi Palace and the mystique of the Basilica Cistern on this combo tour in Istanbul.
Explore the full itinerary for Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Combo Tour in Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey. This multi-day tours experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 2 hours. Activity level: Moderate.


Beautiful yet eerie, Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi) isn’t your average underground well. Dating back to the Byzantine era, the huge cistern was built in the mid-500s on the former site of a basilica. More than 300 marble columns provide a grand, serene atmosphere to what was essentially subterranean water storage.