Topkapi Palace & Tombs Of Sultans - Skip The Line Tickets

3.7 (3 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Topkapı Palace
The Topkapı Palace has been the Imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th century. Its design, initially devised by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror himself and then enhanced by Architect Sinan, hides marks of the rituals and structure of Ottoman hierarchy and the running of state affairs.
Home to the imperial treasury, cabinet and the site of the barracks for Janissaries, the elite of the army, every single corner of the palace mentions the splendor of the Ottomans. Apart from the priceless treasury, a distinguished collection of Chinese porcelains, holy relics, Sultan’s attires, and imperial weaponry are exhibited in different palace sections.

Tombs of Sultans
While visiting the tombs of Sultans, various essential figures who had a say in the administration of the Ottoman Empire, you both will be fascinated by Ottoman history and have the chance to experience poetry in motion with their delicately constructed and decorated architecture.

What's included

  • Expertise comments and knowledge about the Topkapi Palace.
  • English-Speaking & Professional Tour Guide.
  • Lunch & Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Admission Fees to Musuems.

What to expect

  1. TopkapI Palace
    4h · Admission ticket not included
    1453 was the year, twenty-year-old Mehmet II (later named the Conquerer) commanded his armies to take the lands of Constantinople from the Eastern Roman Empire and converted to a new Ottoman Capital. This important footstep towards to the history resulted with a new-born empire, reforged from the foundation of a small-tribe-state.

    After a six-year construction by a very special and selected stone masons and cutters, Saray-i Cedid-i Amire (the New Palace) was completed in 1465 and opened to use of the House of Osman and its cabinet.

    The palace's itself contains many symbolic meanings with regards to social degrees, in its architecture and the Palaceitselfstill remains as one of the most attractive places to pay a visit even today.

    This specially designed excursion is inviting you to unlock the every single door at the Imperial Court of the Ottoman Dynasty and reveal the history behind those doors!
  2. Historic Areas of Istanbul
    30m
    While visiting the tombs of Sultans, various essential figures who had a say in the administration of the Ottoman Empire, you both will be fascinated by Ottoman history and have the chance to experience poetry in motion with their delicately constructed and decorated architecture.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Hereke Halı (Hereke Carpets)
Meeting Point Coordinates (Latitude & Longitude): 41.010233027453424, 28.972806646594854

End point

Meeting Point: Hereke Halı (Hereke Carpets)
Meeting Point Coordinates (Latitude & Longitude): 41.010233027453424, 28.972806646594854

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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