Discover Unique Istanbul Experience
Fatih
Explore Istanbul's hidden gems: Basilica Cistern, Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, and more. Uncover secrets with a unique, story-driven tour. Book now!
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Basilica Cistern Museum - The 1500-year-old Roman water cistern, where the 1963 James Bond and US-made Inferno movies were shot. It is one of the largest water cisterns in the world and contains two giant Medusa column capital bases from Greek mythology. It is also said that it contains the symbol of eternal immortality of the half-man, half-God Hercules.

  • Topkapi Palace - Built on the Roman Imperial Palace, which reigned for 600 years, is a structure consisting of dozens of horizontal architectures, built on an area of ​​700,000 square meters, where the Imperial treasures are located.

  • Ayasofya Camii - The Orthodox church built 1500 years ago. Hagai Sofia It is the 3rd largest cathedral in the world after the 15th century, but it was built at least 1000 years before the other 2 largest cathedrals. It is one of the most visited museums in Turkey, containing numerous objects of high religious value.

  • Hippodrome - These areas, which were used for both horse and chariot races in the past, are now used only for horse races, which are an important game of chance.

  • Grand Bazaar - The Grand Bazaar, Built in 1461, it is built on an area of ​​300000 square meters. It is one of the oldest and largest markets in the world, with more than 4000 shops. Also The location where our 007 James Bond movie starring Daniel Craig was shot.

What's Included
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Basilica Cistern Ticket $20
  • Topkapı Palace Ticket $45
  • Hagai Sofia Museum Ticket $30
Additional Information

The Basilica Cistern, where the 1963 007 James Bond movie and the 2016 Inferno movie, based on Dan Brown’s book, were shot, respectively, 1500 years ago, and we will visit the Topkapı Palace, the 600-year-old palace of the Ottoman Empire, the unique Hagia Sophia mosque and the Roman hippodrome. Share with you the beauties and hidden mysteries of Istanbul, the city fell in love with experiences. Try to present all I know with an amateur spirit, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, sometimes like telling a story. Discovering to cisterns.

Priority is to provide the most special and privileged service for Tripadvisor guests and During the tour also show some hidden authentic places that guests will not be able to find on their own. Like in Skyfall, the last movie of the 007 James Bond starring Daniel Craig in 2012, some driving scenes take place on the terrace of the covered bazaar.

Location
Green Corner Cafe & Restaurant
Caferiye Sokak
We will meet in front of Green Corner Cafe opposite the ENTER gate of the Basilica Cistern museum.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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