Private Half Day Topkapi Palace Tours
Places to see “Duration : 4 hours (approx.) “ 
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Topkapi Palace
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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.
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Basilica Cistern is very interesting to see and a nice cool place to sit for a snack. There was a long line to get in but it went quick.
You must see it. It is one of the most amazing historic places that I have visited. Plan at least 3 hours to visit. The view however is marvelous. Here you will find priceless famous pieces of religion and history.
The most interesting part is certainly Harem. Even if you have to pay for a separat ticket to the Harem I would say it is worth it. Look at the windows, the walls and let the fantasy play.
Every holiday in Istanbul has to include the Grand Bazaar. You could spend hours here. I was surprised that we were not hassled as much as expected… not sure why .. but very pleased. Purchased the appropriate shirts and hats and …. all good … Not to be missed
我们参加私人一日游时正好碰上当地的礼拜五市场。从蓝色清真寺出来后，我们要求到有带我们逛了一圈礼拜五市场，亲身体验了当地人的日常生活。
Great guides. Great information! Don’t take the cruise line tours they are so expensive!
We had a marvellous time. all the things and surprises they are really too amazing.
伊斯坦堡的现代化相当令人印象深刻。
You can visualise the Sultan and his Harem when you visit the Topkapi Palace, beautiful ceilings and tilework, the display of the precious jewels and gifts was amazing, couldn’t spend too much time looking at the exhibits as there were a lot of people touring and the queues were long. Well worth visiting when in Istanbul.
Read a lot before you visit Topkapi, the place is really huge. Be prepared to wait at least 20 min to get into the jewelry pavilions. Some of the buildings can be closed due to reconstruction.
Basilica Cistern a must-see, as you can appreciate the centuries-old history of this place. Remnants of Roman temples were "recycled" to form the water cistern.