Private Half Day Topkapi Palace Tours
Places to see “Duration : 4 hours (approx.) “ 
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Topkapi Palace
Underground Cistern
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Highlights
- Half Day Topkapi Palace Tours
- Visit the largest and oldest palace in the world Topkapi Palace
- Visit the magnificent Underground Cistern
- Shop in the largest covered markets in the world Grand Bazaar (Kapali Çarşı)
- Entrance fees included
- Transport by Private De-Luxe Cars.
- Private Local Licensed Guide.
- No shopping stops along the way ! “ Without the hassle of being taken to various factory outlets or shopping “.
Schedule details
Unforgettable four-hour tour at the oldest crossroads of the world ! Visit the Topkapi Palace, once the palace of the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire, Topkapi is a vast treasury of Islamic culture, science and weaponry, visited by over 2 million people every year. It is one of the highlights of Turkey. Visit the Underground Cistern (Basilica Cistern),waterway was used as a reservoir for water storage for the Great Palace and other buildings. It is 132 m length, by 65m wide. There are 336 columns in the cistern. Most of the column capitals are either in Corinthian or Doric Style. It’s impressive. After leaving the Basilica Cistern you will finally have the opportunity to do some haggling at the Grand Bazaar, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is like any bazaar except that, as its explains, it is all within one huge building. Depending on how you measure it, the covered market here could be the largest shopping center in the world, numbering over 4,000 individual shops, you will find among masses of modern trash an approximation of youthful dreams of the glamorous oriental market.Inclusions
Pickup and drop off where the tour concludes. “Hotel or Cruise Ports”
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Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Children 6-18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time.
- Istanbul requires walking long distances over uneven surfaces, comfortable clothing and closed toe, sensible walking shoes are recommended. Sunglasses and sunscreen are suggested.
- We will ensure your timely return to the Istanbul port for this activity. If you are not returned to the ship in time to board, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call.
Make the difference between a good trip and an outstanding one !
We loved exploring the Topkapi Palace, especially the Harem.
We had only a day in Istanbul, so for a quick “highlights” we thought it would be a good idea to have a guide rather than struggle with maps and guidebooks. Thank you so much for making our tour such a wonderful experience!
Everything about the Basilica Cistern was so magical. We did have to wait a bit (we went during the heat of August, so that was brutal), but once inside it was perfectly cool and absolutely stunning. This is a MUST SEE!
Our guide was truly a blessing! She was knowledgeable and easy to understand. The vehicle we used was beautiful and very comfortable.
A strikingly beautiful palace that resonates with history. The internal decorations of painted tiles defies explanation, and you can only marvel at how the Sultan lived.
Hay miles de formas de visitar istanbul yo escoji el tour privado y la verdad fue exelent3
El mercado de las especies en istanbul me volvio loca y repetire el tour privado este año
We thoroughly enjoyed our day and have no hesitation recommending anyone visiting this incredible city. Thanks
By comparison with other Museums in UK, Europe and USA I rate the Istanbul Archaeology Museum as one of the best museums in the world. IT is currently in renovation so it is only going to get better. The Alexander sarcophagus, sculpted busts, mosaics and cuneiform scripts are as old as I have ever seen. The displays are well done…
Topkapi Palace is one of the largest palaces in the world. Build it 1470 by sultan Mehmet following his conquest, this is a must see destination in Istanbul.