Ottoman Royal Tour At The Topkapi Palace - Skip The Line
- 4h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Topkapı Palace The tour provides visitors with a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the Ottoman royal family. The palace served as the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years, and it is now a museum that showcases the vast collections of the Ottoman Empire.During the Ottoman Royal Tour, visitors can explore the private quarters of the sultans, including their bedrooms, reception halls, and baths. They can also view the impressive collection of treasures and artifacts, including intricate textiles, exquisite jewelry, and ancient weapons. Visitors can also walk through the lush gardens and courtyards of the palace, which provide a peaceful oasis in the heart of the bustling city. Overall, the Ottoman Royal Tour at the Topkapi Palace offers visitors a chance to step back in time and experience the grandeur and luxury of the Ottoman royal family, while also learning about the rich history and culture of Turkey.
Inclusions
What's included
- Expertise comments and knowledge about the Topkapi Palace.
- English-Speaking & Professional Tour Guide.
What's not
- Gratuities
- Admission Fees to Musuems (Topkapı Palace enterance fee approx. 55 EUR/per person)
- Lunch & Beverages
Itinerary
Topkapi Palace The Topkapi Palace has been the Imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th century. Its design, initially devised by Sultan Mehmed himself and then enhanced by Sinan, hides clues of the rituals of the structure of Ottoman hierarchy and the running of state affairs. Home to the imperial treasury and the cabinet, as well as being the site of the barracks for the Janissaries, the elite of the army, every corner of the palace tells about the splendor of the Ottomans. Apart from the priceless treasury, a distinguished collection of Chinese porcelains, holy relics, sultan’s costumes and imperial weaponry are exhibited in different sections of the palace. Admission fee: 110 TRY/ per person
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
- Meeting Point: Hereke Halı (Hereke Carpets) Meeting Point Coordinates (Latitude & Longitude): 41.010233027453424, 28.972806646594854
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1990 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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