Basilica Cistern & Dolmabahce Palace Combo Tour

Explore two of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with the Basilica Cistern and Dolmabahce Palace tour. The combo tour is a great way to save time while visiting these heritage attractions with your travel itinerary.

The first attraction on the itinerary is Basilica Cistern, which is known as the largest surviving Byzantine cistern in the world. The structure dates to the sixth century when Roman Emperor Justinian constructed the massive cistern as a means to supply water to the city. Basilica Cistern today is famous for its 336 unique marble columns that were repurposed from different ancient ruins. Two of its most popular highlights are the Weeping Column and Medusa Heads, which form part of various legends about the cistern.

Next on the itinerary is the Dolmabahce Palace, the last major structure constructed under the Ottomans. The lavish palace was the official residence of the last six Ottoman Sultans and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the father of modern Turkey. The nineteenth-century structure combines Ottoman and European architecture that replaced the medieval Topkapi Palace. Dolmabahce Palace is known for its stunning collections of Ottoman and European art, priceless antiques, and luxurious interior decorations.

Book your Basilica Cistern and Dolmabahce Palace combo tour tickets online and enjoy a hassle-free informative sightseeing experience with friends and family.

• Explore two of Istanbul’s most visited royal attractions belonging to two distinct periods with the Basilica Cistern and Dolmabahce Palace tour.
• As the tour starts from the Basilica Cistern, you enter one of the largest surviving cisterns of the Byzantines with a guide.
• The Cistern is lined with 336 marble columns that reflect different architectural styles as they were procured from various places.
• The water-lined pathways let you explore attractions like the Weeping Column and Medusa Heads while learning about their fascinating legends.
• Learn about the Basilica Cistern’s rocky history from the royal cistern of the Byzantines to a forgotten relic under the Ottomans during your tour.
• The next stop takes you from ancient times to the pre-modern era at the Dolmabahce Palace, the last royal residence of the Ottomans.
• The palace is a beautiful mix of European and Ottoman architectural styles and showcases the lavish lifestyle of the erstwhile royals.
• Stroll across the palace gardens and admire the views of the Bosphorus before heading inside the Dolmabahce Palace.
• Admire the luxurious interiors adorned with chandeliers, rare paintings, and priceless antiques during your guided tour of the rooms.
• Witness the Medhal Hall, Ataturk’s Room, and the Harem as you listen to intriguing facts about their functions and history from your guide.

• Skip-the-line entrance with Basilica Cistern and Dolmabahce Palace tour tickets for a hassle-free start to your tour.
• A knowledgeable English-speaking guide will take you across the two attractions and give insights into the history, architecture, and legends of each landmark.
• Round-trip transportation from the designated meeting point in a comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle for a relaxed tour experience.
• Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs are also available from centrally-located hotels and accommodations in Istanbul.
• Dolmabahce Palace tickets include the gardens, the Harem, and all public sections of the palace.
• A small group tour of a maximum of 15 people to ensure a personalised experience for all participants.
• All extra fees, taxes, and handling charges are included in the combo tickets.

• Booking Basilica Cistern and Dolmabahce Palace tour tickets online lets you skip the long lines at both attractions and save precious time.
• Discover two of Istanbul’s most stunning heritage landmarks belonging to two different eras of the city's history Basilica Cistern and Dolmabahce Palace.
• Explore the mysterious underground world of Basilica Cistern, the ‘Sunken Palace’ of the Byzantine era with guided tours.
• Learn about the eventful past of the Cistern under the Byzantines and the Ottomans and the different installations found here.
• Witness the 336 unique marble columns, the Medusa Heads, and the Weeping Pillar as part of the combo tour at Basilica Cistern.
• Head to the Dolmabahce Palace and admire the stunning architecture of the last royal residence of the Ottoman Sultans as part of the tour.
• Explore the lavish rooms, see massive murals and frescoes, and be awed by the luxurious interiors and chandeliers inside the Palace.
• Stroll across the palace gardens and visit attractions like the Harem and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s Room on the premises.
• Enjoy an informative tour with an English-speaking guide who will narrate fascinating stories and facts about each attraction.
• Get discounts and great deals on ticket prices as you book the combo tickets online.