Half Day Private Guided Ottoman Royal Tour in Topkapi Palace
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 8 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Topkapi Palace was the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for more than 400 years and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour is a private tour that allows for a more personalized and intimate experience. A private guide can tailor the tour to your interests and provide insights and information that you may not get in a larger group tour. The tour focuses on Ottoman history, culture, and architecture, which is unique to the Topkapi Palace. You will learn about the Ottoman Empire's history and see the art and architecture that reflects the empire's grandeur and magnificence. It offers exclusive access to the palace's private chambers, which are not accessible to the general public. You will be able to see the lavish lifestyle of the Ottoman Sultans and their families in their private quarters. Topkapi Palace houses a vast collection of artifacts and objects that are unique to the Ottoman Empire.
Inclusions
What's included
- English speaking and professional tour guide
What's not
- Lunch
- Admission fee (Topkapi Palace approx. $35)
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
The Topkapı Palace has been the Imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th century. Its design, initially devised by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror himself and then enhanced by Architect Sinan, hides marks of the rituals and structure of Ottoman hierarchy and the running of state affairs. Home to the imperial treasury, cabinet and the site of the barracks for Janissaries, the elite of the army, every single corner of the palace mentions the splendor of the Ottomans. Apart from the priceless treasury, a distinguished collection of Chinese porcelains, holy relics, Sultan’s attires, and imperial weaponry are exhibited in different palace sections. While visiting the tombs of Sultans, various essential figures who had a say in the administration of the Ottoman Empire, you both will be fascinated by Ottoman history and have the chance to experience poetry in motion with their delicately constructed and decorated architecture.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Hereke Carpets 41.010233027453424, 28.972806646594854
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- TRAVELIUM
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 45% above the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1703 of 3649.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
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