Topkapi Palace with Harem and Blue Mosque Guided Tour

From $162 • 3 hours 30 minutes • Local Tour Guide Istanbul • Istanbul, Türkiye • Meet on location • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Topkapi Palace with Harem and Blue Mosque Guided Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Istanbul's rich history and architecture over 3 hours and 30 minutes. This small group experience is ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking an in-depth understanding of Ottoman culture, as it includes visits to iconic sites like the Sultanahmet Mosque and the historic Sultanahmet Square. What sets this tour apart is the inclusion of the Harem section of Topkapi Palace, providing unique insights into the private lives of the sultans and their families, along with the expertise of a professional guide to enhance the experience.

Inclusions

Small Group
Professional Guide
Topkapi Palace and Harem entry ticket (*if all-inclusive option selected)

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratitudes
Topkapi Palace

Itinerary

Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque

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.

Sultanahmet Square

This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque

Hagia Sophia Mosque *

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

Soğukçeşme Street *

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.

Topkapı Palace

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..

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* Seen from outside / Pass by

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
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.
IF ALL INCLUSIVE OPTION IS NOT SELECTED: Entrance to Topkapı Palace (2000 TL or 55 EUR per person) is not included in the tour price. Once you pay your entrance fee (cash in Turkish Lira) to your tour guide, you will have the privilege of skipping the ticket queue. Please take this into consideration and have the entrance fee ready.
⚠️ Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the activity starts as finding a taxi and traffic congestion are always a problem.
⚠️ Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time, as finding a taxi and navigating traffic can sometimes be challenging. The tour will begin promptly, as it is a shared experience with other participants
ℹ️ IF ALL INCLUSIVE OPTION IS NOT SELECTED: Entrance to Topkapı Palace (2000 TL or 55 EUR 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)