Private Half Day Topkapi Palace Tours
Places to see “Duration : 4 hours (approx.) “ 
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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 !
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Takes a few hours at least but worth it…the harem rooms were most interesting so be sure to buy the extra ticket at entrance.
Topkapi Palace is a must-see despite my rating. It is a one-of-a-kind site and holds so much cool history.
This was definitely a highlight from our Istanbul visit and you MUST visit the Harem as it is amazing!
One can imagine hoe sultans could become somewhat detached when living in this impressive place. Treasures beyond price and idyllic views. Can become very crowded so choose your time of visit carefully. We have yet to go back to visit the harem such is the size of the place.
Topkapi Palace was incredible! Get there just before 9AM and choose either Harem or Privy Room. Walk directly to your choice and enjoy the ten to fifteen minutes where you have the place to yourself. Be prepared to spend at least a half day in this place (bare minimum and so worth it).
Opulent palace and grounds where the sultans once ruled Istanbul from – massive facility that requires more time to really appreciate the expansive facility.
Cuando dices istanbul hay que decir seguidamente maravilla por que lo es visitenla que se quedaran pasmados de tanta belleza
En istanbul lo mejor que se puede hacer es un tour privado ya que es una ciudad muy grande y un poco desordenada por eso lo recomiendo y hay que ver eata ciudad
We went to the Topkapi palace as the first part of our visit for the day. To start with we were told it would only take 2 hours. This is in fact is almost impossible unless you wish to just zip past everything.