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.
Make the difference between a good trip and an outstanding one !
I very much enjoyed my visit to Topkapi Palace. The palace is huge, you should schedule at least twice the time your guidebook recommends if your really want to seee it all. Half the appeal of the palace is the beautiful buildings that spread out across the compound. The arcitecture is amazing !
Como explicar lo maravilloso de la gran ciudad de istanbul para y muchos mas es la ciudad mas mistica y gracias al tour privado consegui conocerlo M A R A V I L L O S O O O 🙂
If you are in Istanbul, you have to see it. I have not had time to get around all the rooms but visited the treasury and rooms of shrines. Although that I was tired, I really enjoyed.
We spent a week end in Istanbul and decided to book a walking a tour of Istanbul. We thoroughly enjoyed our time. I would definately recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit Istanbul!
Visiting Topkapi Palace is one of the most enriching tourist experiences, visually & culturally. To wander through its various courts & complex of structures is to imagine yourself stepping back into imperial Ottoman times. The amazing opulence & grandeur of the Palace reflects the unbridled, absolute power and majesty that the Sultan possessed. There is nothing small-scale about Topkapi palace.
Grand Bazaar Really is a Wonderful Place.
La verdad estaba muy nerviosa por lo del tour pero contratamos el tour privado y vimos casi todo istanbul fue todo muy emotivo
Visting the Topkapi Palace you get to see beautiful structures, nature and views. The views overlooking the water are not to be missed and is a welcome area after the crowds in the main viewing area.
听来过土耳其的朋友们说，一天是不够看完伊斯坦堡的。于是我们加入一个两天的私人旅遊.第一天逛了该看的所有景点，蓝色清真寺，艾亚索菲亚博物馆，TOPKAPI皇宫、、等等。第二天我们要求导游带我们看看土耳其人的一般日常生活。他领我们洗了土耳其浴，吃了路边的烧烤羊肉串，喝了酰酸奶，逛了位于黄金大市集后方的香料市场.还有在MERCAN，你能买到各式各样家用所需要的东西.
I really enjoyed visiting the Basilica Cistern. It has a very interesting history and walking along the underground chamber which was lit up with lights was great! Seeing the upside-down head of Medusa was also a lot of of fun!