Experience Topkapi Palace and Harem with a history knowledgeable guide, skip the ticket line and benefit from the convenience of hotel pick-up & drop off.
Tour Timings:
Duration: 04 Hours
Open: The tour starts at approximately 01:00 p.m. & ends around 05:30 p.m
Itinerary:
- Explore the residence of sultans at Topkapi Palace, with skip the line ticket.
- Embark on a guided tour to explore the treasury of the Ottoman Empire and holy relics.
- Dive into the history of the Ottoman Empire as you explore museum
- Uncover the mysteries of Constantinople's first church, the Hagia Irene Church.
Enjoy the convenience of a hotel pick-up & drop off & to get skip the line ticket (Don't wait in the ticket line for hours, pay your ticket fee in Turkish Lira cash to your guide. Let your guide buy your skip the line ticket for you) before embarking on your guided tour.
Visit Topkapı Palace, formerly the exclusive abode of the Ottoman Sultans, served as the primary residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman Sultans for over 400 years.
See exhibits of sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, imperial treasures, Chinese porcelain, weapons, and calligraphy works.
The harem, situated within the expansive confines of Topkapı Palace, served as the residence for the sultan, his mother, concubines, wives, other female relatives, and the offspring born within this secluded domain. By venturing through the Harem section, you will discover a myriad of rooms, courtyards and chambers that reflect the complex cultural, social and political complexities of the Ottoman Empire.
Proceed to the Hagia Irene Church, a significant landmark from the Byzantine era and notably the first church constructed in Constantinople. This ancient structure holds immense historical and architectural importance, offering insights into the early Christian heritage of the city.
Conclude your exploration with a comfortable drop-off at your hotel, ensuring a seamless and convenient conclusion to your day of sightseeing.
Inclusions & Exclusions:Inclusions:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off(If option selected)
- Local guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Topkapi Palace & Harem guided visit
- The Hagia Irene Church guided visit
- Local taxes
Exclusions:
- Gratuities
- Drinks & Lunch
- Topkapi Palace & Harem entrance ticket (1700 Turkish Liras cash, per person)
Ticket Information:
Group organization & language: English
Tour without pick up:
- Adults: 08 - 99 €24.75
- Children: 04 – 07 €19.75
- Infant: 00 - 03 free
Meeting Point: In front of Buhara 93 Restaurant
Address: Sultan Ahmet, Nakilbent Sk. 15/A, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul
Pin Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vdv6fwCrgM2i7BcU8
Accessibility:
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Near public transportation
Hotel Pick up:
- Pick-up from hotels (If option selected) in the Sisli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi areas
- This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late.
- For each hotel there is a fixed pick-up time.
- Once the booking is confirmed, we will notify the customer for the pick-up time.
- Shared transfer with Minibus or Midibus.
Important things to know before you visit:
- Topkapı Palace & Harem & Hagia Irene Church entrance ticket (1700 Turkish Liras cash, per person)
- Operated all year round except Tuesday & Friday.
- You will be notified of your pick-up time after we have received your booking.
