Private Topkapı palace & Harem from an expert with skip the lines

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1. This is the the palace which was built in 1461 and used until 1850s as the residental and parliment house of the empire. The logest palace used by the Ottoman empire. The palace is devided in two sectios as Harem and Selamlık. Selamlık the men and Harem the female section ofthe palace. Your guide will take you inside with the skipping line priorty and will share the history and the stories about the Sultans and his concubines, the polictics, the high and the low period of the empire.

   2 hEntrée incluse

2. Step beyond the grand courtyards of Topkapı Palace and discover the fascinating Harem, the most private and mysterious part of the Ottoman Empire. Far more than the sultan’s residence, the Harem was a self-contained world where the royal family lived, influential women shaped imperial politics, and future rulers were raised. As you explore its beautifully decorated chambers, elegant courtyards, and intricate İznik tilework, your expert guide will reveal the true stories behind the legends. Learn about the power of the Valide Sultan, the daily lives of the concubines, palace traditions, and the complex hierarchy that governed this hidden world. This immersive visit offers a deeper understanding of Ottoman court life beyond the myths.

   1 hEntrée incluse

3. This is the oldest church built in Istanbul in 4 century A.D.The only church which wasn't converted to a mosque but used as the arsenal of the janiseries ( the guards of the palace). Later used as the first archeology museum of Ottoman Empire and now a museum.

   20 minEntrée incluse

Annulation

Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.

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How it compares in Istanbul

• Its from-price is 30% above the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 811 of 3649.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Istanbul

Istanbul s'étend sur l'Europe et l'Asie de part et d'autre du Bosphore : monuments byzantins et ottomans, bazars animés, ferries entre deux continents.

La péninsule historique concentre les plus grands monuments. Sainte-Sophie, la Mosquée bleue et l'Hippodrome se font face à Sultanahmet, la Citerne Basilique s'étend sous les rues, et le palais de Topkapı occupe la colline qui domine la Corne d'Or. À quelques pas, le Grand Bazar et le Bazar aux épices commercent depuis des siècles, et la mosquée Süleymaniye, œuvre du grand architecte ottoman Sinan, couronne l'une des sept collines de la ville.

Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).

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