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 !
We went to the Grand Bazaar and bought table cloths, mosaic lamps and carpet I thought it was reasonable price after we negotiate for a discount.
Be sure to go into the Harem absolutely spectacular tile work. This is a very large site. There is a general entry charge and another for the Harem. It is worth getting to the venue early in the morning since the crowds can build up quickly. Useful to have a guide to take you around.
The treasury is worth a visit – it includes the largest diamond and the Topkapi dagger. (There is another dagger on display that includes a watch in the end of the hilt – quite useful if you have to stab to a timetable!)
En istanbul esta topkapi es un palacio matavilloso gracias al private tour conocimos el lugar muy buena la atencion
The Topkapi Palace is not only a huge structure, but also laid out so one can see just how the palace was run and the duties of the groups within the palace, and the sociological order of those days.
Thank you very much for the Mystery Tours
Topkapi Palace is varied in its attraction housing beautiful artefacts along with interesting architecture and interiors. If you arrive early, the harem (which by reports can be very crowded) is less crowded.
Lo mas lindo de istanbul fueron las mezquitas sin duda alguna, el tour privado nos ofrecio unas maravillosas vacaciones
参加私人伊斯坦堡一日游的最大好处是，除了有专业的中文导游一路讲解和介绍，我们的导游大海先生还带领我们洗了土耳其浴及吃了刀削烤羊肉卷，让我们体验了当地人的日常生活。
The Ottoman empire was something to behold and if you are looking for the history there's no better than here. A great Topkapi Palace to visit but make time for it as there's a lot to see and take in. A must see.
Basilica Cistern is hundreds of years old!! The medusa heads are fantastic as I am a mythology nut and I always liked the story of the Medusa. Very damp and musty and makes for amazing "night" photography due to very limited lighting!