Topkapi Palace And Basilica Cistern Combo Tour In Istanbul

So much history regarding the Emperors and their time in the palace.

Despite torrential rain on the day we visited Topkapi Palace, it was very good. Very culturally interesting. Paid extra for harem visit but wasn't really necessary as there was lots to see otherwise. Particularly enjoyed the Cistern tour. Exceptionally busy but we later found out it was a public holiday. Despite the crowds, we found it very interesting and got lots of amazing photos

Excellent and gentle guide. We saved a lot of time by going through the groups queue. Highly suggested.

Situated next to Hagia Sophia in the old quarter this is full of gold and jewels reflecting to opulence of the time it was built. Complete with gardens and a insight into the living quarters and the hareem it is very interesting to wonder at the life of the rich and powerful. Well worth a visit.

The tour of Topkapi Palce was disappointing for a number of reasons. The tour is entirely outdoors and there is much more of interest within the walls. It would’ve been nice to have touched on the contents of the palace and seen inside. That said, one was free to peruse at your own leisure afterwards, we just didn’t have the time. When we book a tour we kind of want the highlights done within the schedule because we didn’t have all day. The tour of the Basilica Cistern on the other hand was brilliant. An amazing underground gem, with a great introduction from Akhmed that took about 20 mins, with same amount of time again needed to get round and enjoy the place. The meeting points given in the description were a bit out using google maps, but the company responded within 10 mins to queries by msg on Viator App., which saved the day.

I agree with the other reviewers. Do not go near this company. I bought a combo ticket today at 3pm. Went to the basilica. It advertises as skip the queue, that was really not the case at the basilica. There was no preference for pp holding this eticket at all. Then got lost trying to find the meeting place for the palace. I attempted to go to the palace itself and was denied entry. Finally , i got to the meeting place at 430pm. I was told by the people that they could not help me, could not even let me enter as all their guides had gone home. Now the palace shuts at 6pm. The last round was at 4pm and the ticket sellers told me that it takes hours to finish inside, so there must be at least a guide inside. Anyway, i was given a whatsapp contact to see if they could help as I was leaving to Izmir the next morning and would not be back for at least 5 days. Anyway, by the time, i went back to buy a ticket myself, it was 5pm and the ticket counter guy told me that there was no way that I could even get to the harem before it shuts. The response i got from the company was that it was stated only valid for 3 days. ZERO help, refused credit or extension for a few more days. How can a company get high reviews when they are so unhelpful? Been here 5 days, spent thousands of pounds shopping and this was the first time that I have been left with a bad impression in Turkey. 5 star reviews cannot be given to this type of company. I have travelled to lots of countries and joined lots of groups and this has to be the most unhelpful company. Do not waste your money. False economy. I will be back to visit the palace but will be buying the ticket directly. Let the palace make some money to contribute to its maintenance and do not let companies such as this one profit.

I paid almost $700SGD for Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace. Due to an honest mistake, my spouse read the instructions wrongly. He led us to Basilica Cistern instead of the Chimney Bistro, the meeting point. We could not exit Basilica Cistern without going through the whole entire journey, entry to exit, so we walked quickly to meet at Chimney Bistro to make the 4pm (last session, supposed to meet at 3pm) Note that last entrance for Topkapi is at 4pm, and Basilica Cistern at 6.30pm. Upon finishing Topkapi, the ppl in front of Basilica did not allow us to go it and asked to pay for another round of entry which will costs me about $300+ SGD. They were rude and damn arrogant. I just think that the whole city is full of scammers, blood thirsty of money. I will not go to IST ever again nor engaged with any tour agencies, as they will surely and most definitely cut your throat and rob you in broad daylight.

Tour guide for the places visited were very helpful. Amazing day out and great value for money. A must see in Istanbul.

Our guide was very good and energetic. Her knowledge was commendable. The cistern basilica was amazing. But the meeting points were not very clear especially since there were huge crowds. We didn’t know where to go. But after talking to the office things became better

It was an absolut pleasure and i was quite surprised about the excellency of the service provided. Although the guides were competent and the tours well prepared the thing that impressed me the most was the prompt responses here in whatsapp and the quality of the app.

The advertisement of this package highlighted its benefits in terms of entry fee savings for Aya Sophia and the blue mosque. However, I discovered that there is no entry fee for Aya Sophia, since it became a mosque, and the blue mosque is closed for few months for maintenance. So, the advertisement is in a way misleading. However, the other attractions justify the package although the saving is not as one would have expected.

Available, professionnal, and very helpful. I highly recommand the epass services, especially for an Istanbul first visit; they answer all our questions on Whatsapp, in a very brief delay Thank you epass for this beautiful experience (museums, princess islands, bursa, diner cruise …)

The operator reached out to us quickly and we had a very seamless process filled with information on all the places we need to to, the guides that we met were all great!

Best highlight of the whole package is the customer support. They really do their best to proactively reach and help you and I never found such a reliable service as a tourist or as a customer in general. The range of tours available is quite big, so you would be quite definitely busy for 5 days at least.

Excellent experience with Istanbul epass. Used it on major attractions and for airport transport. Support is rapid and help to solve problems. Recommend!

It was an absolute pleasure using Istanbul e-pass. Their guides were both wonderful and the customer service was very quick and efficient. You don’t need to wait in line and you have plenty of sights to choose from. :)

It was amazing experience and worth the money, the team on what'sapp where amazing and great help. I would definitely recommend it. The night crouse was really very good, we enjoyed another.

Whirling Dervish Show was a unique experience. Topkapi museum had great historical value. If with family do keep sufficient time in Istanbul to cover major attractions.

Very efficient, timely and courteous service. I would highly recommend their services to all visitors.

Very friendly staff Always replies on time Sapanca tour was excellent Guides in tours are friendly and helpful

Amazing service. Best in terms of quality-price ratio: + easy access to attractions using QR codes, + includes a large number of attractions (museums as well as trips, events, guided tours, and Bosphorus cruises) + intuitive application for booking attractions in advance, + quick response from customer support services on Whatsapp. Was able to visit all of Dolmabahce Palace, Bursa day trip, Bosphorus Cruise at night with dinner and shows, the Museums of Illusion, of the History of Science & Technology in Islam, of Turkish & Islamic Arts, and of the Great Palace Mosaics in 5 days. *Important tip:* only activate your pass early in the morning on your first day to be able to fully benefit from it as it counts calendar days instead of 24 hours per day.

Both me and my friend enjoyed e-pass, it's very organized, quick and secure. It allowed us to see everything with skipping long lines and we still didn't get to use everything. The options are endless and you can choose your own pace, looking forward to my next trip to Istanbul.

It was a great decision to buy this pass, it helped a lot during our stay in Istanbul, the guided tours were amazing, we understood better what we visited. I totally recommend you to choose it. Support guys were very helpful as well.

Most of the important attractions of Istanbul are part of the epass. Dinner cruise was amazing. No need to get in lines for visiting palaces and museums. The best thing was the exceptional support and response time of epass team. Every query was answered quickly. Highly recommended!

I purchased two 5 E-Passes for me and my wife for our stay in Istanbul between 29th May and 3rd June, 2022. It was the best decision I made! True value for money with 24/7 online support where the team replies within a minute. Skipped the long lines and visited all the attractions we could. Thank you Dan, Furkan and Karim for making our experience hassle free. You guys are awesome 😃

Great service thank you. Prompt. Always helpful. They immediately set up a dedicated customer service group for me and their staff. Called me to check if everything is OK.

I recommend 100%. The Istanbul E-pass is the thing that made our stay easier from start to the end. All the attractions are very easy to access, even without a guide it's perfect. We did not queue once thanks to the Pass !!! This is the best thing to buy for a stay in Istanbul. Special mention for the customer service which is just PERFECT, they always respond quickly and I have no words to describe their kindness. Second special mention for Buket, the guide we met 3 times, she’s the best. To finish, the private airport transfer is the best price and very punctual and fast (for us it was Sabiha Gokçen Airport).

I purchased the pass before coming to Istanbul and it was great value. We had good use from it not only using it to access sites but also for the Dinner Cruise (lots of fun) and discounted airport transfers (which were excellent) as well as an excellent day trip to Gallipoli. Excellent and quick service and responses from the team via What's ap. Great product.

A fantastic way to see a beautiful city. The pass allows you to jump the queues and gain quick and easy access to all the main attractions. The guided tours are great and the guides are very kind and knowledgeable. Additionally the customer support are always at hand to answer questions and give you confirmation for tours and attractions which require a reservation. An all around excellent service. Would highly recommend this pass to anyone who wants to visit Istanbul.

Excellent service and professional guide tour. It is a good choice you are first time to come to Istanbul. The guide tour at a fixed time and place every day can give tourists enough independent choices. It is worth noting that the service attitude of the online customer service is very good, and the tour guide is also very good.

The epass is very easy to use and gives you access to many top attractions that I would not have discovered without epass e.g. the Sapphire building observation deck. The epass also gives you priority entrance without queuing if you book a guided tour. You don’t need to bother figuring out where to buy tickets. The very friendly epass team is at your disposal for your questions via eg whatsapp and they answer within a minute. Amazing! On the very user friendly website you find all the information you need to visit the attractions. What a relax way to discover this fabulous city and to get the most out of your trip. I can recommend the Bosphorus evening cruise, the Bosphorus hop on hop off cruise, the Sapphire building with 4D helicopter simulation, the Hagia Sophia guided tour, Topkapi Palace..

After my trip I can say that İstanbul e pass is amazing. Everything is easier. Guided tours and entrances to many museums and palaces included. You avoid all waiting lines for tickets. Bosphorus dinner cruise and several daily cruises as trip to Princess islands are also included. I also booked trip to Cappadocia through it and it was so easy and flawless (and very cheap). Private transportation was excellent. Communication through WhatsApp is perfect. You get all your answers in less than a minute! I would definitely recommend this to everyone who wants to see all attractions.

Great destinations, great guides, easy entry without the need to stand in lines. Everything on time, and the best thing is that you choose when and where you want to go.

Very good support. always there to help .;;;; To find us a taxi to the airport Naturally it's always diificult to find a way in Istanbull. But we we have found all what I want.

My favourite parts have been the guided tours. A lot of information has been provided. I recommend this to everyone who is going for the first time in Istanbul.

the cistern very impressive, you must have seen. Skip the Line with Online Ticket The Topkapi Palace ,a large complex with well-preserved palaces, gates and outbuildings. Worth seeing the interior fittings

Perfect organization, immediate support on what's up for any need, trained and kind staff, always on the spot. The activities correspond with what is proposed and described on the card. Maybe I would have even included the Istanbul Modern museum. We visited Istanbul without queuing up with a prepared and punctual guide. We got to see pretty much every major landmark. Nice cruise with dinner, even though the food wasn't much and we're not big on entertainment, but it was still enjoyable. Beautiful also the day cruise. It was the best way to visit the city, especially in a place where practically no one speaks English.

The choice to buy e-pass was a winner. We have used it for many activities, the tour guides have always been nice, kind and prepared. Visiting hours fit well together, too. It is a great way to plan your day and holiday. Very efficient and fast Whatsapp assistance Service, both in booking activities and in assistance. Definitely recommended!

I find that the epass is more than an online ticketing Service but a real permanent assistance for everything, transport, catering, orientation and above all an almost permanent and immediate availability. Discount airport transfer is the icing on the cake. I highly recommend it.

Super experience in Troy. The bus picks us up at the hotel and starts the journey towards Troy, you know the agricultural areas before you arrive. You visit the university, the statue of the Trojan horse and then the ruins where the wall stood. A boat awaits you to cross the sea and many more places to visit.