ISTANBUL: CLASSIC CITY TOUR WITH TOPKAPI PALACE & HAREM

T8A, Half Day Afternoon, walking Tour

Offered in: English and Arabic

Overview

Experience Topkapı Palace and Harem with a history knowledgeable guide, skip the ticket line and benefit from the convenience of hotel pickup & drop off.

• Topkapı Palace
• Harem
• Hagia Irene Church

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Local guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance Fees
• Local taxes

What's not Included

• Topkapı Palace & Harem entrance ticket
• Gratuities
• Lunch

Departure & Return

Itinerary

Enjoy the convenience of a hotel pick-up before embarking on your guided tour to Topkapı Palace. Visit Topkapı Palace, formerly the exclusive abode of the Ottoman Sultans, served as the primary residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman Sultans for over 400 years. See exhibits of sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, imperial treasures, Chinese porcelain, weapons, and calligraphy works.

The harem, situated within the expansive confines of Topkapı Palace, served as the residence for the sultan, his mother, concubines, wives, other female relatives, and the offspring born within this secluded domain. By venturing through the Harem section, you will discover a myriad of rooms, courtyards and chambers that reflect the complex cultural, social and political complexities of the Ottoman Empire.

Proceed to the Hagia Irene Church, a significant landmark from the Byzantine era and notably the first church constructed in Constantinople. This ancient structure holds immense historical and architectural importance, offering insights into the early Christian heritage of the city.

Conclude your exploration with a comfortable drop-off at your hotel, ensuring a seamless and convenient conclusion to your day of sightseeing.

Hotel Pickup

• Pick-up from hotels in the Sisli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi areas
• This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late.
• For each hotel there is a fixed pick-up time.
• Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time

Additional Info

• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Operated all year round except Tuesday, Friday, May 1st and January 1st
• You will be notified of your pick-up time after we have received your booking