Visit two of Istanbul's must-see highlights, Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Basilica Cistern with a professional tour guide.
Basilica Cistern Tour Times
Mondays 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:45
Tuesdays 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
Wednesdays 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 16:45
Thursdays 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:15, 15:45, 16:30
Fridays 09:00, 09:45, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:45, 16:30
Saturdays 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:30, 17:00
Sundays 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:15, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
Basilica Cistern Tour Meeting Point:
Meet with the guide in front of the Busforus Sultanahmet (Old City) Stop.
Our guide will hold the Istanbul E-pass flag at the meeting point and time.
Busforus Old City Stop is located across the Hagia Sophia, and you can easily see red double-decker buses.
Grand Bazaar Tour Times
Monday 16:45
Tuesdays 17:00
Wednesdays 12:00
Thursday 16:30
Friday 12:00, 16:30
Saturday 12:00, 16:30
Sunday No tours (Bazaar is closed)
Grand Bazaar Tour Meeting Point:
Meet with the guide in front of the Cemberlitas Column next to the Cemberlitas Tram Station.
Our guide will hold the Istanbul E-pass flag at the meeting point.
Basilica Cistern is located in the heart of the historic city centre. It is the giant cistern in the historical city of Istanbul. The Cistern is hosting 336 columns. The function of this outstanding construction was to enable drinking water for Hagia Sophia. Great Palace of Palatium Magnum and fountains and baths are located throughout the city. Listen the history of amazing Cistern from your tour guide.
Imagine a market with more than 500 years of history, 64 streets, 22 gates, and more than 4,000 shops. Not only a shopping centre but also a manufacturing centre. A place that you can lose yourself in history and mystery. That is the most significant and oldest market in the world. The famous Grand Bazaar of Istanbul. Learn how to bargain at Bazaar from your guide.