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Istanbul Tour Classics Topkapi Palace Hagia Sophia and More

By Palladion Tour
Free cancellation available
Price is €183 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Explore Istanbul’s rich history and culture on this private guided tour. Visit the iconic Topkapi Palace, home to Ottoman sultans, and admire the stunning architecture of Hagia Sophia, a blend of Christian and Islamic influences. Stroll through Hippodrome Square and marvel at the Blue Mosque's intricate tiles before wandering the bustling Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest markets. This personalised journey allows you to learn at your own pace with an expert guide, ensuring you experience the magic of Istanbul like never before.

  • Duration: 6-8 hours with a private guide
  • Inclusions: Private tour and licensed guide
  • Start and end at your hotel or Galataport
  • Options for transport and museum entry available
    -Entrance fees are not included because these costs can change depending on the specific tour programme, the attractions selected, and individual visitor preferences. This allows flexibility for guests to choose the sites they want to enter and pay only for what they use.

Activity location

  • Topkapi Palace
    • Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Topkapi Palace
    • Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

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Istanbul Tour Classics Topkapi Palace Hagia Sophia and More

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€132.73 x 2 Adults€265.46
Paid at activity€100.74
Total
Price is €366.20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Parking Fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Tour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Topkapı Palace , Hagia Sophia. (Entrance fees aren’t included because they vary by tour, location, and personal preference, allowing guests to pay only for the sites they choose)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Galataport Istanbul (Pass by)

Our tour will start from port or hotel.

Topkapi Palace

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Topkapı Palace is a historic royal residence in Istanbul that served as the main palace of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years (15th–19th centuries). It contains courtyards, royal chambers, administrative buildings, and important relics. Today, it functions as a museum showcasing Ottoman art, architecture, and imperial treasures.

Hagia Sophia Mosque

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Hagia Sophia is a historic architectural masterpiece in Istanbul, originally built as a Byzantine cathedral in 537. It later became an Ottoman mosque, then a museum, and today functions as a mosque again. It is famous for its massive dome, rich mosaics, and its unique blend of Byzantine and Ottoman architectural features.

Grand Bazaar

  • 1h
The Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, located in Istanbul. Founded in the 15th century, it contains thousands of shops selling jewellery, carpets, spices, textiles, and traditional crafts. It is a lively cultural hub known for its historic atmosphere and vibrant shopping experience.

Hippodrome

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Hippodrome of Istanbul was the ancient sporting and social centre of Constantinople, used mainly for chariot races and public events during the Byzantine Empire. Although the original structure no longer survives, its historic monuments—such as the Serpent Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius, and the Walled Obelisk—still stand in what is now Sultanahmet Square. It remains an important historic site and popular tourist area in Istanbul.

Galataport Istanbul (Pass by)

End of the tour.

Location

Activity location

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    Topkapi Palace
    • Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Topkapi Palace
    • Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

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