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We skip the long lines without waiting, because all our tour guides are licenced and licenced guides have priority for ticket line.
The official part of Topkapi Palace is build on 4 courtyard. Each courtyard we stop to get information about history of Ottoman Empire and Byzantine Empire from our licenced tour guide. We also get information about the collections.
At first we see collections at the 3rd and 4th courtyards.
After we finish collections, we move to pavilions. There are 3 pavilions and they are build for the honour of the victories which Ottoman Empire got from the battles.
Finally we end up at a restaurant/cafe to have a break and we finish the tour afterwards.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Right in front of fountain which is build by Sultan Ahmet 3rd. It is also considered as the entrance of the palace
Itinerary
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1TopkapI Palace
It was a residence for Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years and it is operating as a museum today. Collection of Topkapi Palace is one of the richest collection in the world. Especially Clock Section, Armory Section, Sacred Part and Pavilions are amazing example of art of Ottoman Empire.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Fountain of Ahmet III
Fountain of Ahmet 3rd is our meeting point. This fountain is build in 1728. One of the most impressive building of old city. It is a Rokoko structure
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hagia Irene Museum
The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine). It was also the second largest church in Istanbul after Hagia Sophia. Hagia Irene, originally means “sacred peace” (Hagia Eirene), has a special meaning as the first place where Turkish museology was born.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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