Topkapı Palace and Istanbul Highlights

Embark on a full-day tour of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Skip the ticket lines and delve into the rich history of these UNESCO-listed attractions with a knowledgeable local guide. Perfect for cruise passengers, the meeting point is conveniently located in front of the Port Bosphorus Hotel.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blue Mosque - Blue Mosque, The Sultan Ahmet Mosque known as Blue Mosque because of its blue 20,000 Iznık Ceramic Tiles. It was built for Sultan Ahmet I by the architect Mehmet, has 6 towering minarets and last great mosque of the Classical period. Due to the renovation in the Blue Mosque, the mosque is only visited from outside until March 31.
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What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Hagia Irene Church Guided visit
  • Basilica Cistern Guided visit
  • Topkapı Palace and Harem Guided visit
  • Professional history expert English-speaking guide
  • Hippodrome Guided visit
  • Grand Bazaar visit & free time
  • Blue Mosque Guided visit
What's Not Included
  • Topkapı Palace entrance ticket (TRY 1700 cash Per Person)
  • Basilica Cistern entry ticket (800TL cash, per person)
  • Entry to Hagia Sophia
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Skip the ticket line and enter the Topkapı Palace with a professional history expert local tour guide. Learn all the history of the palace. Discover UNESCO-listed attractions, the world-famous Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and the most popular sites on this full-day guided tour, then experience shopping at the Grand Bazaar….

Location
Buhara 93 Restaurant
Nakilbent Sokak
Front of Buhara 93 Restaurant
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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X5185cwmelissas
Apr 13, 2024
Highly recommended tour guide for Istanbul - We took a tour of 1) Grand Bazaar, 2) Blue Mosque, 3) Topkapi Palace, and 5) Hagia Irene and learned about/viewed 6) the Hagia Sophia and 7) Hippodrome square. This was our first time in Istanbul and it was so much fun to walk through this bustling, lively city. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the many different places we went, as he was born here and had a history as a guide for 10+ years. What was most impressive was his relationships with the people at the sites we visited. We visited during the Ramadan holiday so lines were super long and we were able to skip through the lines of Topkapi Palace AND the Blue Mosque. We were treated to Turkish tea and Turkish delight in the bazaar. And when there were technical issues with the pickup car, he got everyone taxis in less than a minute and walked us back to our hotel (very close- less than 10min walk) while giving food recommendations. Would highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting the city!
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Pierre_p
Apr 7, 2024
n/a - Topkapi Palace Museum was great. Nice day overall. Good if not too much people at Hagia Sofia to get in.
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From $59
up to 15 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).