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Istanbul Ottoman Tour: Discover Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque's Majestic History
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34 Ratings
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Spend the morning exploring Istanbul’s Ottoman past at the enchanting Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.
Spend the morning exploring Istanbul’s Ottoman past at the enchanting Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Blue Mosque - Please note: On Fridays the Blue Mosque will be closed until 2.30pm for prayer, entry will not be permitted. One of the most famous monuments in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) is a superb creation in the classical Ottoman style. The mosque has six towering minarets and 260…
- Blue Mosque - Please note: On Fridays the Blue Mosque will be closed until 2.30pm for prayer, entry will not be permitted. One of the most famous monuments in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) is a superb creation in the classical Ottoman style. The mosque has six towering minarets and 260 windows illuminating its vast main chamber, which is decorated with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles.
- Hippodrome - The Hippodrome was once the heart of Constantinople’s political and sporting life, and the scene of games and riots through 500 years of Ottoman history. Today it is a city park called the At Meydanı (Horse Grounds) because of its function in Ottoman times. The Hippodrome includes the 3500-year-old Egyptian granite Obelisk, brought to Constantinople by Emperor Theodosius in 390 AD.
- Topkapi Palace - The largest and oldest palace in the world, Topkapi was the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire. With its treasury and exotic buildings overlooking the Golden Horn, your visit to Topkapi promises to be a truly fascinating experience. Note, the Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- German Fountain - It was built in Germany and moved by ships and its construction was completed in Istanbul.
- Obelisk of Theodosius - The Obelisk of Theodosius was one of the monuments on the spina of the Hippodrome of Constantinople during the reign of Theodosius I in 390.
- Hagia Irene Museum - The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine).

What's Included
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Meeting point for pick up
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Meeting point for pick up
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at the time of booking
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at the time of booking
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Ottoman Hotel Imperial
Caferiye Sokak
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(34 Ratings)
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Kristinq33
May 14, 2024
Very informative and a well planned tour! - We took this tour on our first day in Istanbul (a few days ago). Our guide was kind, informative, and so funny! Very easy to talk to. She answered all of our questions, even my irrelevant ones (how to say “thank you” in Turkish, safety tips, etc). I really enjoyed her company and she made the tour so much fun! The order we did things in was perfect in my opinion, and the hand-knotted rug demonstration was such a cool unique experience that I wouldn’t have been able to do on my own. Loved it!!
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Karenho1130mg
Sep 2, 2023
AMAZING.. beyond our expectations. - The highlight of my trip to Istanbul. Our tour guide, Seckin D. Was beyond our expectations. He knew every answer to our questions and went way beyond any guide we’ve ever had. He spoke perfect English and understood very well. I told him “I think you’re American”! Yes, that perfect! He knew more about Americans than most American do! You won’t be disappointed.
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Mariatherese_l
May 2, 2022
Topkapi Palace and Haggia Sofia tour - The location of the palace so close to the mosque and the exhibits were great! Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared very interesting information.
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Shirls
Dec 4, 2021
Amazing tour of the main... - Amazing tour of the main attractions in Istanbul. The tour guide Ali was exceptional and very informative
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Henco_v
Jul 12, 2021
Definitely joining the full day tour next time! - Very well planned and executed tour. The guide was very well spoken and friendly. Would do this tour again - a must for anyone with only a few hours on their hands!
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Mobile27655510110
Mar 25, 2019
Sightseeing Tour - We had a great guide that showed us the ins and outs of the city. He hit on a lot of historical points but did not bore us one bit!
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Maryann_r
Aug 17, 2018
Excellent. It was pouring the rain... - <p>Excellent. It was pouring the rain that day, but was still a very nice and excellent tour.</p>
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Tidewatchers
May 19, 2015
Great experience. This was a small... - <p>Great experience. This was a small group of 10, picked up on time and spent a half day in Istanbul. Great service from our guide gudyi and very interesting to visit the mosque and palace. Have a guide and tickets got us through the long lines easily. We would recommend this for anyone visiting Turkey.</p>
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Louise
Sep 17, 2015
Excellent guide providing very good... - <p>Excellent guide providing very good information all along the tour</p>
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Sidney
Nov 1, 2015
Tour guide could have been more... - <p>Tour guide could have been more engaging. Tour was an average standard, have been on better tours.</p>
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