Topkapı Palace with Harem & Blue Mosque Guided Tour
Istanbul, Turkeyby Tematique Tours
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 8 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
Experience the main attractions of Istanbul, as well as the small but equally wonderful details of the city on this small-group tour. Your guide takes you on an in-depth tour of both Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace. You'll hear interesting stories that other tours fail to mention.
What's included
- Professional guide
- Small Group
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratitudes
Itinerary
- 1
Blue Mosque
1 hour
Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque by many tourists because of its bluish interior decoration (blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design), is the most important mosque of Istanbul standing next to the Byzantine Hippodrome in the old city center..
- 2
Sultanahmet District
Pass by
"Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
- 3
TopkapI Palace
2 hours
Topkapı Palace was the seat of Ottoman Empire more than 380 years where 24 of 36 Sultans lived and ruled their land. The palace was transformed into a museum in 1924 and now one of Turkey’s richest museums with its permanent and temporary exhibition halls. Buildings and courtyards, including a treasury, apartments, bathhouses, harems, and an armoury, holy relics section, not to mention imperial halls, kitchens and royal chambers that make a visit into Topkapi’s inner walls one of the world’s great wonders. Treasures within include 13th-century Japanese porcelain, weaponry used by the Ottoman army, 86 carat 4th biggest diamond of its kind and world famous Topkapi Dagger any many more.. *Topkapi Palace Entry Ticket is included (If Option is Selected) *Topkapi Palace Entry Ticket- TRY 2,400/person (If Option is Not Selected)
- 4
Sogukcesme Sokak
Pass by
This is a small street with beautiful historic houses which are leaning against the wall of Topkapi Palace.
- 5
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Pass by
Hagia Sophia the Church of Divine Wisdom, a fifteen hundred years old splendid monument, is a must see in Istanbul, built to be the world’s largest place of worship by Emperor Justinian in 532 AD.
Meeting and pickup
In front (outside) of FOODIE-IST CAFE AND BRASSERIE. It is approximately 2 minutes walking distance from (T1) Sultanahmet tram stop. Your guide will wear a tour guide badge and will be easy to spot.
End point
The tour ends in the last courtyard of the palace. After the guided tour, guests can continue visiting the large exhibition halls.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Modest clothing should be preferred when visiting the Blue Mosque. Shorts for men or women should be below the knee. Women cover their heads and exposed shoulders with a scarf or shawl, skirt should be below the knee. For those who do not have suitable clothes, stands are available at the entrance. Overalls and headscarves are provided for free of charge.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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