Ottoman Relics Tour

Ottoman Relics Tour

Let us introduce you to Istanbul’s most amazing Ottoman Relics . Following the pick up from your hotel start to explore the stunning masterpieces of Ottoman Era of Istanbul. In this tour you will see three of the most important attractions in Istanbul from Byzentine and Ottoman Empire time ; The Topkapi Palace , which was once the home of the Sultans of Ottoman Empire. The Hagia Irene Museum which was the first church of Byzantine Empire. And The Grand Bazaar which is one of the biggest covered markets in the world.

This tour is a half day afternoon tour and departs everyday.

12:45 - 13:15

Pick up from your hotel and drive or walk to the meeting point to depart for the tour

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Topkapi Palace

( Closed on Tuesdays, replaced with Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts )

This extraordinary and, full of secrets, palace was the residence of the Imperial Ottoman Sultans and the center of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years. The building is a typical example of Ottoman architecture and the rooms exhibit rich collections of porcelains, robes, weapons, shields, armours, Ottoman miniatures, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts as well as Ottoman treasures and jewellery The Treasury and Harem sections are not included in the program and are due to extra entrance fees)

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The Grand Bazaar

( Closed on Sundays,replaced with Arasta Bazaar or Spice Market)

Grand Bazaar is one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops, and attracts between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Walk through the narrow streets and make some shopping. You can buy some popular things in Grand Bazaar such as silk, spice and jewellery

What is Included

• Pick up from your hotel in Sultanahmet and Taksim
• Proffessional English speaking guide
• Entrance fee to Topkapı Palace ( Skip The Line )

What is Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Gratitude's & tips to the guide and the driver
• Entrance Fee To Harem in Topkapi Palace
• Other (Anything unspecified)

Travel Tips

• You can combine this tour with all morning tours

Splendors of the Sultans: A Half-Day Ottoman Relics Tour

For the traveler with limited time, this focused half-day tour offers a magnificent snapshot of the Ottoman Empire's power and glory. Immerse yourself in the world of the sultans by visiting two of Istanbul's most important imperial landmarks. This tour is perfectly designed to fit into a morning or afternoon, allowing you to experience the heart of the Ottoman legacy efficiently, with an expert guide to illuminate the history behind these architectural masterpieces.

Your journey begins at the legendary Topkapi Palace, the sprawling nerve center of the Ottoman Empire for nearly four centuries. More than just a residence, this was the seat of government, a military barracks, and a sacred sanctuary. With your guide, you will navigate its grand courtyards, opulent pavilions, and learn the stories of the powerful sultans, cunning viziers, and court life that unfolded within its walls.

From the seat of power, we move to a symbol of imperial faith and architectural grandeur: the Sultanahmet Mosque, famously known as the Blue Mosque. You will step inside this active place of worship to admire the breathtaking interior, adorned with tens of thousands of exquisite blue Iznik tiles that give the mosque its name. This concentrated tour provides a deep and memorable insight into the wealth, piety, and artistic genius of the Ottoman world.