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COMBO: Basilica Cistern + Dolmabahce Palace
Duration:4 hour(s)
No cancellation
- Visit the Basilica Cistern and see Byzantine artworks, including the iconic Medusa heads and hundreds of illuminated columns. Learn about the secrets of these subterranean structures as you navigate the underground site. Explore Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans, and admire world's largest collection of Baccarat and Bohemian chandeliers.
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Details
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Family-friendly | Free for children under 6 (no seat) |
| Sightseeing type | Museum tour, Historic site tour |
| Transport | Walking |
Product Info
- What you can expect -
The Basilica Cistern is Istanbul's largest covered cistern, originally supplying water to the Great Palace. Soak up the sights among 336 illuminated marble and granite columns and admire the Byzantine architecture and famous Medusa heads. Nearby is the Dolmabahce Palace, featuring a blend of Ottoman and European architectural styles. Decorated with crystal and gold accents, the Palace now serves as a museum along the Bosphorus Strait.
- Important Info -
Child policy:
- Children under 6 years are free of charge.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult and may be requested to present a valid passport or ID at the entrance for age verification.
Basilica Cistern:
- The admission ticket includes an audio guide available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Romanian, Croatian, and Arabic. A download link will be provided upon booking confirmation, and the audio guide must be downloaded in advance.
- Last admission is one hour before closing time. Check the official website for the daily opening hours prior to your visit.
Dolmabahce Palace:
- Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time. Check the official website for the daily opening hours before your visit.
- Please note that the Dolmabahce Palace is closed every Monday.
- Languages for audio headset material: Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish.
The Basilica Cistern is Istanbul's largest covered cistern, originally supplying water to the Great Palace. Soak up the sights among 336 illuminated marble and granite columns and admire the Byzantine architecture and famous Medusa heads. Nearby is the Dolmabahce Palace, featuring a blend of Ottoman and European architectural styles. Decorated with crystal and gold accents, the Palace now serves as a museum along the Bosphorus Strait.
- Important Info -
Child policy:
- Children under 6 years are free of charge.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult and may be requested to present a valid passport or ID at the entrance for age verification.
Basilica Cistern:
- The admission ticket includes an audio guide available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Romanian, Croatian, and Arabic. A download link will be provided upon booking confirmation, and the audio guide must be downloaded in advance.
- Last admission is one hour before closing time. Check the official website for the daily opening hours prior to your visit.
Dolmabahce Palace:
- Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time. Check the official website for the daily opening hours before your visit.
- Please note that the Dolmabahce Palace is closed every Monday.
- Languages for audio headset material: Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish.
Important Info
Reminders
Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
NOTE
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
