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Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace

4.6 (9 Reviews)

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₹ 12,303 per adult

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Explore the Ottoman and Byzantine sights of Istanbul on a 4.5-hour sightseeing tour by luxury vehicle. Learn the history and culture of Turkey’s most cosmopolitan city at the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and more.

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Duration 4.5 hour

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Itinerary

See the landmark sights of Istanbul on a half-day tour by air-conditioned vehicle. You will be picked up from your hotel, port, or airport, and transferred in comfort to the historic city center. Discover the Ottoman and Byzantine history of the city at sites such as the Hagia Sophia, one of the marvels of world architecture. Constructed as an Orthodox basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, its 4 minarets were added when it was converted to a mosque. Marvel at the Blue Mosque, facing the Hagia Sophia. Famous for its blue Iznik tiles and 6 minarets, it is the icon of Istanbul and the culmination of 2 centuries of Ottoman development. Move on to the Hippodrome, center of chariot races, athletic events, and political activities of the city when it was known as Constantinople. Next, admire the imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace. See the exquisite jewels in the treasury, and a priceless collection of miniatures and medieval manuscripts

Highlights

Marvel at the minarets of the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
See the former imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace
Visit the site of former chariot races at the Hippodrome

Know before you go

• Please bring a camera, sunhat, and comfortable walking shoes

Includes


Licensed English-speaking guide (or other preferred language) Transportation by air-conditioned luxury vehicle with professional driver Pick-up and drop off service Entrance fees to museums and sites according to the itinerary

Reviews from other travelers

Patrick - Switzerland

5 /5

(Written on 2015-08-14)

We were picked up by our local guide on time directly at the port station where our cruise ship embarked. A very clean, spacious and air conditioned van brought us straight to Topkapi palace where our (Read More) perfectly English speaking guide introduced us to Istanbul and the history of this important place. Besides magnificent views across all of Istanbul we also visited nearby mosques and the bazar. Too bad that the 4 hours passed by so quickly. But well worth considering that we skipped the usual waiting queues and sales events of the tours organized by the cruise ship.

Alice - France

5 /5

(Written on 2024-10-27)

We had a great day with the guide. He listens and adapts the excursion according to our desires. I recommend 100%. It was very very good. We were with 2 teenagers and he made sure they didn't get bore (Read More)d. It was great!

David - United Kingdom

4 /5

(Written on 2015-11-02)

Very nice guide, lots of information. Prompt collection from our hotel

Paolo - Switzerland

5 /5

(Written on 2024-07-13)

Very interesting visit. Very knowledgeable and helpful guide.

Bruno - Martinique

5 /5

(Written on 2023-05-07)

Our Guide Mr. Serdar OGUZOGLU was simply wonderful. A veritable well of history, he told us and explained the historical facts as well as the origins of the various monuments we visited (Topkapi Palac (Read More)e, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome).

Yolanda

5 /5

(Written on 2015-06-18)

Our guide Aylin picked us early at our hotel. She was marvelous!!! She explained everything and even tried to help us rescue our lost luggage. Would definitely use this company again and recommend to (Read More)friends. Excellent experience!!!!

GetYourGuide traveler - Thailand

5 /5

(Written on 2015-09-06)

Fonda was a truly marvellous guide. Extremely knowledgeable and with a wry sense of humour. You couldn't have wished for anyone better and yet their prices undercut most of the competitors I found by (Read More)some margin.

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