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Explore the secrets of Topkapi Palace in 3 hours

Tour #790549
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Book with a 20% deposit

up to 4 people

3 hours

walking

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Istanbul tour:

Ottoman Empire ruled a significant part of the world for about 600 years(2 plutonic cycles) and they did it from this very specific palace for 400 years. Can you imagine how attached they were to their traditions? And do you wonder those traditions, their life style, daily routine in the Palace? If the answer is yes you are at the right spot. Let's hear out the history, symbols, art and customs of administrative and harem sections of the palace and enjoy a stroll through its courtyards, galleries and gardens.

Your Istanbul tour itinerary

* Meeting at the main entrance of the Topkapı Palace (imperial gate, 1st gate) * We'll walk through the first courtyard, hear out the stories of the buildings and people that existed in here. * We'll pass through 2nd gate, hear out the story of the gate, buildings and galleries inside this 2nd courtyard and the ceremonies that were held here. * We'll hear out the customs and ceremonies that were held in front of the 3rd gate. * We'll visit harem section, talk about the women's life, status, the importance of the queen mother and some stories from the past. *We'll see the privy chamber and the terrace of the sultans with a great view of the city. * We'll visit the privy garden and talk more about its function. * Last but not the least we'll visit the kitchen galleries and talk a lot about the cuisine, Turkish coffee and daily routine of the palace kitchens. * End of the tour

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

Walking tour.

What's included
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Admission tickets to both administrative and harem sections is about 50 usd pp. You can either pay cash or buy at the ticket booth. * As licensed guides we have priority in ticket booth so you'll be skipping the lines.
  • Food Drinks Snacks
  • Tickets: 50 USD pp
Meeting location

İstanbul, 34122 Türkiye

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Meet at the main gate of the Topkapı Palace (imperial gate, 1st gate) Please inquire for a different meeting point.

Other details
Tour categories

History

Languages
Fluent

Turkish

Fluent

English

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

5

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 4 people

Duration:

3 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 4 people

Duration:

3 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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