Highlights of Istanbul

General information

Destination	Category
Istanbul, Turkey	Attractions/Entertainment

Program details

Don't waste time waiting in queues! On this 4 hour, small-group historical tour in the city center, you will visit the amazing Topkapı Palace which was built by Sultan Mehmed II after he conquered Constantinople in 1453. See the magnificent former residence of Ottoman Sultans.

Don't waste time waiting in queues! On this 4 hour, small-group historical tour in the city center, you will visit the amazing Topkapı Palace which was built by Sultan Mehmed II after he conquered Constantinople in 1453. See the magnificent former residence of Ottoman Sultans. Hear about the extraordinary royal, political and military history and prepare for stories of royal extravagance and execution, romance and retribution. A fully escorted tour by an English-speaking expert guide who will tell you many stories about the palace life as well as the sinister plots in the Harem.



This is a particularly fine tour if you are in İstanbul for a short period of time, and would like to leave with an understanding of the most prominent sites. As an addition to Topkapı Palace, you will visit the Süleymaniye Mosque, masterpiece of Sinan, the chief architect of the Ottoman Empire, built in the name of Suleyman the Magnificent during the 16th century, considered as the best amongst the imperial mosques.



Crucially, as with all our tours, our experienced, personable and passionate guide is keen to ensure you will get to know İstanbul in a fun and exciting way.





Meeting/pick-up point: In front of the “Information Desk” at the entrance of Hagia Sophia.

Start/opening time: At 9.30am.
End/closing time: At 1.30pm.

Languages: English.

Others: Tour cannot be operated on Tuesdays as Topkapı Palace is closed. Tour ends at Sultanahmet Center where you can continue to visit other sights of İstanbul on your own. Please note that the ticket to Harem (quarters of the women in a household) is not included. Enough time will be given for guests who would like to visit the section. Maximum number of guests: 15.


Location
Starting point:
Hagia Sophia Museum

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide