Half-Day Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar Tour
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E-tickets accepted
Free Cancellation
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Key Highlights
- Visit the Topkapi Palace and discover its secret treasures on a 4-hour guided tour in Istanbul
- Go shopping and explore the grand bazaar which has been the centre of shopping for centuries
- Walk along the historical hippodrome and see the German Fountain and obelisk
- Learn about Byzantines, Ottomans and Modern Turks and their history from your expert local guide
- Enjoy Skip-The-Line tickets and avoid long queues
About Half-Day Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar Tour
Discover and explore the delights of Istanbul with skip-the-line Topkapi Palace tickets. Explore the palace and the Topkapi palace museum which is famous with harem, royal treasury and holy relics sections. Continue to experience the Hippodrome which was built by the Roman Emperor and is located in the heart of Sultanahmet surrounded by Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. See the German Fountain and obelisk before the Grand Bazaar shopping. With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the world, so enjoy your time exploring the shops between the grand bazaar hours. Find an authentic oriental atmosphere, all kind of gifts, leather clothing, rugs, antiques, jewellery,hand-woven fabrics and more.
Inclusions
- Tour in an air-conditioned non-smoking minibus
- Local tour guide (Monolingual)
- English Speaking Guide
- Admission fees to attractions
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfers from/to Istanbul Hotels (centrally located)
Exclusions
- Beverage during the tour
- Lunch (optional for private tours)
- Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced with Underground Cistern
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with Arasta Bazaar
- No professional equipment is allowed for photography
Timing:
- This experience operates every day, all year round from 13: 00 pm (approx.) - 4:30 pm
- The duration of the half-day Topkapi palace tour & Grand Bazaar tour will be 4 hours (approx)
What to Wear:
- You are advised to wear comfortable clothes, a hat, and shoes
- Please note there will roughly be 1 mile walking in Sultanahmet
- All guests are allowed to join the Topkapi palace tour with children
- Children 0-3 years can join the half-day Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar Tour for free
- Children 4-7 years can join the experience with a 50% discount
- Restaurant for lunch will be recommended by your tour guide on the day of the tour (if needed- for private tour option)
- Please note that the tour will begin and end on time
- You are advised to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour time
- Please advise your private tour pick up time at the time of booking. (for private tour option)
Cancellation Policy
- Your tickets can be cancelled 3 days in advance for a full refund
- Full cancellation applies in the event of a No-Show
My Voucher
- Your tickets are valid for the time and date stated
- Your Topkapi palace tickets will be mailed to you separately, once you’ve made a booking. All you have to do is show the voucher with a Govt ID proof
- Present your voucher at the departure point which is centrally located in Istanbul Hotels (Sisli, Besiktas, Taksim, Sultanahmet, Aksaray)
- The tour will end at Grand Bazaar
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Ratings & Reviews
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What a great way to see Istanbul. The group size was just right, not too big. Priya had a brilliant sense of humour and kept the whole group engaged....
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Booked on a bit of a whim and so happy we did. Our guide Maria was knowledgeable, warm,...
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Booked on a bit of a whim and so happy we did. Sam made the whole thing come alive with great stories and local tips....
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We booked this on our Istanbul trip and it was one of the best decisions we made. Lars had a brilliant sense of humour and kept the whole group engaged....
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Had a wonderful time and would happily do it all over again. The guide knew the area inside out and answered every question we had....
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My partner and I did this and loved every bit of it. The scenery along the way was stunning and we got some great photos....
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From the moment we were picked up, everything was well organised. Sam had a brilliant sense of humour and kept the whole group engaged....
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Had a wonderful time and would happily do it all over again. Our guide Maria was knowledgeable, warm,...
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