Istanbul Highlights Tour: Half-Day Afternoon Istanbul Highlights (Half Day – Afternoon)

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ID: GYG18117-18117
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Country: Turkey

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Led by an experienced guide, spend an afternoon wandering through the major sights of Istanbul. Experience Turkey's cultural history in Topkapı Palace, and glimpse the bygone Ottoman Empire at Hagia Irene Church.
Discover the delights of Istanbul in an afternoon walking tour. Visit the Topkapı Museum, the most important museum in Turkey, and home to prized ancient relics like jewelry, porcelain, and artifacts from the Ottoman period. If you want to learn the rich history of Istanbul, this is a vital point of the tour. With the advantage of a knowledgeable guide, you'll learn the information and stories behind the artifacts.

Next your guide will take you to the Hagia Irene Church. The exterior of this fabulous Byzantine structure offers you a glimpse into the bygone Ottoman Empire. Finally, see other points of interest including Caferaga Medrese and Sogukcesme Street.

Highlights

  • Visit the Topkapı Palace, Hagia Irene Church, Caferaga Medrese and Sogukcesme Street
  • Experience the vast cultural history of Istanbul in the Topkapı Museum
  • Learn about the Byzantine church of Hagia Irene

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays, it will be replaced with Dolmabahçe Palace
• Caferaga Medrese is closed on Mondays
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pickup is available from centrally-located Istanbul hotels within Taksim Square, Şişli, Beşiktaş, Sultanahmet, and Fatih neighborhoods.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.