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Istanbul: Topkapi Palace with Harem & Hagia Irene Church Tour

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily except Tuesday and Friday

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Start time

    1pm

  • Meeting Point

    Hotel pick-up available from centrally located Istanbul hotels. Share the details of your booking with us and we’ll meet you at the lobby.

    Alternatively, make your way to the front of Buhara 93 Restaurant (Sultan Ahmet, Nakilbent Sk. 15/A, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul)

  • Ending Point

    Same as the starting point

Key Highlights

  • Breeze through the entrance to Topkapı Palace and its Harem with priority access
  • Explore the residence of Ottoman sultans with an expert guide, revealing treasures and relics
  • Dive into the private world of the sultan's family, with its intricate rooms and courtyards
  • Explore Hagia Irene Church, Constantinople’s first church and its significance in early Christian history

Overview

Explore the Topkapi Palace and Harem and immerse yourself in its fascinating history. Enjoy the services of a knowledgeable guide, avoid waiting in long lines with priority access and the convenience of hotel transfers (if option selected).

Explore the grand residence of Ottoman sultans, which served as their home and administrative hub for over 400 years. Browse sacred Islamic relics, imperial treasures, Chinese porcelain, weapons, and calligraphy works.

The harem within the palace was once the residence for the sultan, his mother, concubines, wives, other female relatives, and the offspring born within this secluded domain. Explore the rooms, courtyards and chambers of the harem that reflect the complex cultural, social and political complexities of the Ottoman Empire.

Next up, visit the Hagia Irene Church, the first church built in Constantinople, boasting pleasing views of the city’s early Christian history and architecture.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (If option selected)
  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Topkapi Palace & Harem Guided visit
  • Hagia Irene Church Guided visit
  • Transportation in Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local taxes

Exclusions

  • Topkapi Palace & Harem entrance ticket (must be paid in cash)
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Lunch & drinks

Please note

Voucher Information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Please contact our local operator atleast 24 hours prior to confirm the exact departure time depending on your hotel location.

Hotel pick-up is available from hotels in the Sisli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi areas.

Even though you'll skip the ticket lines, the security checks at Topkapi Palace mandatory and cannot be bypassed.

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