Skip the Line: Topkapı Palace Small-Group Tour Istanbul Essentials Half-Day Small Group Tour
ID: GYG51361-70110
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
See the main sights of Istanbul on a 4-hour tour, and skip the long lines to Topkapi Palace, built by Sultan Mehmed II after he conquered Constantinople. Marvel at the minarets of Süleymaniye Mosque, and learn more about the Ottoman Empire.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Istanbul on a half-day, small-group tour, and learn more about the only city in the world that straddles 2 continents.
Meet your guide by the Hagia Sophia in the Sultanahmet Fatih neighborhood on the European side of the city. Then, go to the nearby Süleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul’s largest mosque, built by the Ottoman Empire architect, Mimar Sinan. Considered one of the finest examples of imperial architecture in the city, the mosque features a courtyard of impressive grandeur, and a dome that was once the highest in the Ottoman Empire.
Skip the long lines to Topkapı Palace, built by Sultan Mehmed II after he conquered Constantinople in 1453. Explore the magnificent former residence of the Ottoman sultans, and hear stories of royal extravagance, romance, retribution and executions, as well as the sinister plots of the harem!
Highlights
- Wander the extravagant hallways of Topkapi Palace
- See the spectacular courtyard of Süleymaniye Mosque
- Learn about the royal romances and scandals of the Ottoman sultans
- Visit a unique, family-owned atelier that produces handmade tiles and ceramics
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This is a small group tour of no more than 15 participants
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Meet your guide in front of the Information Desk at the entrance to the Hagia Sophia
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.
