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Mosque at sunset in Istanbul
Interior view of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Interior view of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
Sunset view of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets

By Travelium
7.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €100 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Opulent halls, gardens & regal rooms of Topkapi Palace
  • Majestic domes of the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia basilica
  • Dazzling tile-work at the Blue Mosque & Sultan Tombs
  • Thrilling shopping experience at the bustling Grand Bazaar
  • Expert commentary from your knowledgeable local guide

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations to be Visited
    • İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Meeting Point: Hereke Halı (Hereke Carpets)
    • 59 Nuru Osmaniye Caddesi
    • 34120, İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkey

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Monuments Of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip The Line Tickets
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 45 minutes8h 45m8h 45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 08:15
Price details
€100.00 x 1 Adult€100.00

Total
Price is €100.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-Speaking & Professional Tour Guide.
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport from/to the Meeting Point.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission Fees to Museums.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch & Drinks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Expenses.

Know before you book

  • Children aged 4 or younger, are complimentary when accompanied by paying adults.
  • Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday. You will visit the 6th-century Basilica Cistern instead.
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday and The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
  • This is an open group tour and takes place everyday.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Witness the classic sites of heritage and history that abound in Istanbul on your full-day tour. Visit architectural masterpieces, marvel at awe-inspiring, Byzantine-era tilework, and see the imperial treasures of Ottoman sultans. Along the way, experience the customs of a bustling bazaar.

Your tour starts with a brief stop at the Hippodrome, once the sporting and social centre of the Roman capital of Constantinople, and still home to a few remaining obelisks. Continue on to the Byzantine basilica, Hagia Sophia, where 30 million gold tesserae (tiny mosaic tiles) create stunning mosaics and the great calligraphic panes line the interior.

Put your haggling skills to the test and find a bargain at the Grand Bazaar, or observe the trade of diamonds, perfume, food, and rugs, before moving on to the Sultan Ahmet-inspired masterpiece—The Blue Mosque. Admire the mosque's finely decorated Ottoman tiles and stained-glass windows and learn about the lives of pasty royalty at the solemn Tomb of Sultan Ahmet.

After lunch, meander through the Topkapi Palace's regal rooms, and the Ottoman sultans' residence from the 15th to the 19th centuries. See the imperial treasury and its collection of Chinese porcelain, costumes, and weaponry, and complete your day with a visit to the Tombs of Ottoman Sultans in the graveyard at Hagia Sophia. Each of the five tombs actually houses the sultan as well as his family. Each architecture has different decorations, including works by Mimar Sinan. The ceramic panels are the most beautiful examples of the 16th century with purple, red, green, and blue flower figures.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMultiple Locations to be Visited
    • İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMeeting Point: Hereke Halı (Hereke Carpets)
    • 59 Nuru Osmaniye Caddesi
    • 34120, İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkey