Topkapı Palace with Harem and Surrounding Area Guided Tour [15459P11]
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Istanbul's rich history with your experienced tour guide on the Topkapi Palace tour. Specialist guide’s expertise illuminates the intricate architecture of the palace and adds an extra layer of intrigue to its family (called as Harem) section, especially with the inclusion of the harem.
Wander through the majestic halls, hear captivating tales of its construction and cultural significance, bringing its history to life before your eyes. Overall, small group guidance transforms this tour into a captivating journey through Istanbul's heritage, leaving you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.
• Make the most of your time by skipping the line with your guide's assistance
• Delve into the fascinating history of the palace and see its priceless treasures
• Enter the Harem and get an inside peak of the Ottoman sultans' private lives
• Be in awe of stunning architecture, colorful tilework, and intricate designs
Wander through the majestic halls, hear captivating tales of its construction and cultural significance, bringing its history to life before your eyes. Overall, small group guidance transforms this tour into a captivating journey through Istanbul's heritage, leaving you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.
• Make the most of your time by skipping the line with your guide's assistance
• Delve into the fascinating history of the palace and see its priceless treasures
• Enter the Harem and get an inside peak of the Ottoman sultans' private lives
• Be in awe of stunning architecture, colorful tilework, and intricate designs
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age of passengers is: 13
- IF ALL INCLUSIVE OPTION IS NOT SELECTED: Entrance to Topkapı Palace (2000 TL or 55 EUR per person) is not included in the tour price. Once you pay your entrance fee (cash in Turkish Lira) to your tour guide, you will have the privilege of skipping the ticket queue. Please take this into consideration and have the entrance fee ready
INCLUDED
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Topkapi Palace and Harem entry tickets (*if all-inclusive option selected)
- Small Group
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratitudes
- Minimum age of passengers is: 13
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- An open courtyard set up with tables and lined with craft workshops and rooms displaying ceramics, jewelry, and works of art.
- This is a small street with beautiful historic houses which are leaning against the wall of Topkapi Palace. Sogukcesme means, the cold fountain in English and street is named after the fountain situated at its end.
- Gülhane Park ("Rosehouse Park") is a historical urban park is adjacent to and on the grounds of the Topkapı Palace. The south entrance of the park sports one of the larger gates of the palace. It is the oldest and one of the most expansive public parks in Istanbul.
- Hagia Irene sometimes known also as Saint Irene, is an Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul. It is the oldest known church structure in the city and one of the only Byzantine churches in Istanbul that was never converted into a mosque, as it was used as an arsenal for storing weapons until the 19th century
- Topkapı Palace was the seat of Ottoman Empire more than 380 years where 24 of 36 Sultans lived and ruled their land. The palace was transformed into a museum in 1924 and now one of Turkey’s richest museums with its permanent and temporary exhibition halls. Buildings and courtyards, including a treasury, apartments, bathhouses, harems, and an armoury, holy relics section, not to mention imperial halls, kitchens and royal chambers that make a visit into Topkapi’s inner walls one of the world’s great wonders. Treasures within include 13th-century Japanese porcelain, weaponry used by the Ottoman army, 86 carat 4th biggest diamond of its kind and world famous Topkapi Dagger any many more..
- Witness and learn about the intricate architecture of the palace and be intrigued by the Harem, once the private quarters of the sultans and their families.
