Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque by many tourists has five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes with traditional Ottoman architecture and is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period.
Topkap Palace was the seat of Ottoman Empire more than 380 years where 24 of 36 Sultans lived and ruled their land. The palace was transformed into a museum in 1924 and now one of Turkeys richest museums with its permanent and temporary exhibition halls. Buildings and courtyards, including a treasury, apartments, bathhouses, harems, and an armoury, holy relics section, not to mention imperial halls, kitchens and royal chambers that make a visit into Topkapis inner walls one of the worlds great wonders.Treasures within include 13th-century Japanese porcelain, weaponry used by the Ottoman army, 86 carat 4th biggest diamond of its kind and world famous Topkapi Dagger any many more..
This is a small street with beautiful historic houses which are leaning against the wall of Topkapi Palace. Sogukcesme means, the cold fountain in English and street is named after the fountain situated at its end.
This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
"Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
The Church of Divine Wisdom, a fifteen hundred years old splendid monument, is a must see in Istanbul, built to be the worlds largest place of worship by Emperor Justinian in 532 AD
Topkapi Palace With Harem And Blue Mosque Guided Tour - Istanbul
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 3 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
1pm Wednesday to Sunday
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Return Details :
• PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE ACTIVITY STARTS: If you are going to be late, please contact the tour provider in advance. The guide will wait for you if you are the only participant .. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Istanbuls Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are two of the citys unmissable cultural and historic sites. Focusing on these two places will allow you to concentrate on their beauty and unique histories at leisure, without rushing on to other sites. Save time by skipping the ticket line in Topkap Palace with priority access, definitely a bonus whether its your first time in Istanbul or youre a repeat visitor.Know More about this tour
Itinerary:
Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque by many tourists has five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes with traditional Ottoman architecture and is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period.
Topkapı Palace was the seat of Ottoman Empire more than 380 years where 24 of 36 Sultans lived and ruled their land. The palace was transformed into a museum in 1924 and now one of Turkey’s richest museums with its permanent and temporary exhibition halls. Buildings and courtyards, including a treasury, apartments, bathhouses, harems, and an armoury, holy relics section, not to mention imperial halls, kitchens and royal chambers that make a visit into Topkapi’s inner walls one of the world’s great wonders. Treasures within include 13th-century Japanese porcelain, weaponry used by the Ottoman army, 86 carat 4th biggest diamond of its kind and world famous Topkapi Dagger any many more..
This is a small street with beautiful historic houses which are leaning against the wall of Topkapi Palace. Sogukcesme means, the cold fountain in English and street is named after the fountain situated at its end.
This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
"Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
The Church of Divine Wisdom, a fifteen hundred years old splendid monument, is a must see in Istanbul, built to be the world’s largest place of worship by Emperor Justinian in 532 AD
Inclusions
- Professional Guide
- Small Group
Exclusions
- Topkap Palace Admission (TRY 1500 per person)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratitudes
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Modest clothing should be preferred when visiting the Blue Mosque. Shorts for men or women should be below the knee. Women cover their heads and exposed shoulders with a scarf or shawl, skirt should be below the knee. For those who do not have suitable clothes, stands are available at the entrance. Overalls and headscarves are provided for free of charge.
Entrance to Topkap Palace (1500TL per person) is not included in the tour price. Once you pay your entrance fee to your tour guide, you will have the privilege of skipping the ticket queue. Your guide will use e-tickets and you can just walk in to the palace directly without waiting. You can pay the tour guide preferably cash in TRY (or in equivalent to USD or EURO).
Traveler Reviews
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Great tour, Erol was very knowledgeable. The small group size made the experience even better as we could focus on things that interested us more than others. Perfect for visiting these two historic sites of Istanbul.
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I enjoyed this walking tour. Tulga our guide was very fun and knowledgeable. I learned a lot. Def a must do in Istanbul
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Tolga sharing history. Harem section of palace. View from palace. Inside the Hagia Sophia and the mosaics.
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Erol was a very good guide. He was knowledgeable and engaged us in the history. The time and meeting place were clear and easy.
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Ottimo giro, molto interessante, la guida è stata perfetta e ha raccontato molte cose interessanti, ha catturato la nostra attenzione per tutto il tempo. Grazie mille
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I really loved this service and Erol did a great job. He was timely and spent the entire duration explaining about the history of the monument and the palace. He answered questions clearly and if he didn’t know, he admitted he didn’t. Great tour and since we were just two people, even though this is a group tour, we enjoyed every bit
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My tour with Errol was the highlight of my trip to Istanbul. He was so knowledgeable and kind. He adapted the tour to my interests (I love history) and went above and beyond in answering my questions. He came prepared with an extra headscarf for me and a bag to keep my shoes in. He was also great at making sure I got any pictures I wanted. At Topkapi Palace you have the option to pay a bit more to see the Harem Section, and I highly recommend doing it. I found that part of the tour to be so interesting.
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Erol was an amazing guide and shared so much information, spanning 2000 years to present day. I only wish we had done this tour sooner in our time in Istanbul and that we could have booked a second tour with Erol. We were there during the peak of holiday season and so there was a 45min wait to enter Hagia Sofia (there’s no skip the line access option since being re-established as an active mosque in 2020) but Erol filled this period with fascinating stories, we were in before we realized! This tour is great for people with limited time but an appetite for a deeper experience at two of Istanbul’s finest historical treasures.
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Truly amazing experience of walking into a place of worship that was constructed more than 1500 years ago. The history behind both Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace was an incredible insight. We were also lucky to get an amazing guide by the name of Errol which made it more enjoyable.
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Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of both locations on our tour. Made seeing the sites even more sublime (didn’t think that would be possible with how beautiful they are)
