Topkapi Palace was the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for more than 400 years and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour is a private tour that allows for a more personalized and intimate experience. A private guide can tailor the tour to your interests and provide insights and information that you may not get in a larger group tour. The tour focuses on Ottoman history, culture, and architecture, which is unique to the Topkapi Palace. You will learn about the Ottoman Empire's history and see the art and architecture that reflects the empire's grandeur and magnificence. It offers exclusive access to the palace's private chambers, which are not accessible to the general public. You will be able to see the lavish lifestyle of the Ottoman Sultans and their families in their private quarters. Topkapi Palace houses a vast collection of artifacts and objects that are unique to the Ottoman Empire.
What's included
English speaking and professional tour guide
Lunch
Admission fee (Topkapi Palace approx. $35)
Personal expenses
What to expect
TopkapI Palace
4h · Admission ticket not included
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.
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.
