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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
Topkapı Palace is unique because it is a modular, decentralized city-palace built around four sprawling courtyards, rather than a single massive, European-style monolithic building. Serving as the political nerve center and private home of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400 years (1465–1853), it offers a raw, authentic look into imperial history, preserved architectural evolution, and some of the world's most valuable treasures.
What's included
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Small group walking tour experience
Museum entrance fees for Topkapi Palace
Meals, drinks, or personal expenses
What to expect
TopkapI Palace
2h · Admission ticket included
After the conquest of Istanbul in 1453 Faith (the Conqueror) Sultan Ahmet moved the throne of the Ottoman Empire to this city. Me first palace he set up was in the middle of the city. The second was built in 1470 and has been called Topkapi Palace since recent history.
Hagia Irene Museum
30m · Admission ticket included
Hagia Irene (also known as Aya İrini in Turkish, meaning "Divine Peace") is the oldest known Byzantine church in Istanbul and the second-largest surviving one after Hagia Sophia. Located inside the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace, it holds a unique place in history because it was never converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of 1453. Today, it functions as a museum and exceptional concert hall, protected as part of the UNESCO World Heritage site
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The meeting time is 15 minutes before the schedule in front of Sultan Ahmet III. Fountain.
End point
The meeting time is 15 minutes before the schedule in front of Sultan Ahmet III. Fountain.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
