Istanbul Topkapi Palace Complete Tour Harem and Hagia Irene incl

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

-Upon meeting your tour guide at Sultanahmet Square, a 5 minute walk will lead you to the Topkapi Palace whilst passing by the great Hagia Sophia. During this walk you will be accompanied by your tour guide with a brief cultural information of the surroundings.
-Your tour will start upon entering the first courtyard of the Topkapi -Palace where you will see the Hagia Irene church. Hagia Irene is one of the oldest churches, which was built in the 4th century. You will see how the oldest holy monument was preserved and honored in the Ottoman Empire regardless of the empire being an Islamic state.
-Once you enter the palace you will be greeted by the vast, grand and detailed embellished architecture that served the empire for over 400 years.
-The final part of your tour will be the Harem Section. This part is where the sultans and their families lived, therefore you will see their private life details and their lifestyle.
-This tour will leave you with amazing memories and photos.

What's Included

Harem Section priority access tickets
Topkapi Palace priority access tickets
Expert tour guide with excellent command of English
Hagia Irene priority access tickets
Security check line cannot be bypassed.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Dsign Cafe

Please meet your tour guide in front of Dsign Cafe, at the Sultanahmet Square. Your guide will be carrying the MegaPass flag.

End point
Topkapi Palace Museum

After the tour is completed the tour shall end at the Topkapi Palace.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    TopkapI Palace

    You will see the elegant, glorious and grandiose lifestyle and architecture of the Ottoman Empire. As you wander around Topkapi Palace, you will feel the power of Ottoman Empire and its cultural abundance.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Hagia Irene Museum

    Right beside the Topkapi Palace, your tour guide will show you Hagia Irene, one of the oldest churches built in 4th century. You will see how Christianity and Islam lived in peace and side by side during the Ottoman Empire.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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