Overview
You will tour Topkapi Palace, the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire and the home of the Sultans and their families, with an expert guide without queuing. You will understand the history of the Turks.
After visiting Topkapı Palace, You will have a look one most beautiful mosque in Istanbul, Rustempasha Mosque
Lastly our guide will show you the Spice Bazaar and you will sample Turkish delights.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Tea and coffee
Guiding
Gratuities
Entry Fee of Topkapi Palace ( 1500 TL per person )
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
For further explanation perhaps use the Sultanahmet tram stop as a reference. The restaurant is located on the street where the tram lines run through Sultanahmet, an approximately 1-minute walk from the Sultanahmet tram stop.
End point
Tour ends near the Spice Bazaar, Galata Bridge
Good to know
Please note, entry to Palace is 750 TL per person and we buy online ticket to skip the lines so please have it ready it in Turkish lira or Euros or US Dollars in cash to give it to your guide.
If the weather is not good for the boat tour, our guide can replace it with off the beaten mosque with Karakoy district.
What to expect
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TopkapI Palace
3 hours
After we meet at Pudding Shop Lale restaurant, we will enter the Topkapi Palace ( we skip the ticket line but none has priority to skip the lines of security ). Entry fee is 1500 TL pp
We will enter the Palace and our guide will explain the sections and all about the Ottoman Empire and little bit free time too -
Rustem Pasha Mosque
30 min
We will see the real Blue Mosque in Istanbul. One of the hidden mosque is constructed by Sinan.
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Gulhane Park
20 min
We will have a tea or Turkish coffee break in the park or anywhere on the way to the Spice Bazaar.
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Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
20 min
Our tour ends with visiting Spice Bazaar and your guide will explain little bit of food culture there.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Topkapi Palace with Small Group with Private Tour Option
Can I cancel Topkapi Palace with Small Group with Private Tour Option for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4–5 hours.
Where does it start?
For further explanation perhaps use the Sultanahmet tram stop as a reference.
What's included?
- Tea and coffee
- Guiding
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Entry Fee of Topkapi Palace ( 1500 TL per person )
Which places does it visit?
It visits TopkapI Palace, Rustem Pasha Mosque, Gulhane Park, Misir Carsisi (Spice Market).
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Real Istanbul Tours
