Magnificent Istanbul Tour
Come on a tour to the famous Topkapi Palace and skip the queues that flock to see this magnificent and historically significant site. Built in the middle of the 15th century, the walled complex comprised of the palace and its buildings dominate a small raised peninsula. The buildings are nestled within beautiful grounds that sweep down to the sea. For centuries, the palace was the political centre of the highly influential Ottoman Empire and although it is now purely a museum, as you visit its parts including courtyards, the Treasury, various pavilions, the holy relics, weapons and the Harem you will see how great it was.
Originally meaning “sacred peace”, the Hagia Irene is located in the outer courtyard of Topkapi Palace and it is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine). The building reputedly stands on the site of a pre-Christian temple. It ranks as the first church completed in Constantinople, before Hagia Sophia, during its transfiguration from a Greek trading colony to the Eastern capital of the Roman Empire. It was also the second largest church in Istanbul after Hagia Sophia.








Topkapi Palace, Hagia Irene
General information & conditions
All our morning tours can be combined with our afternoon tours and lunch included if done so,
VAT is included in the rates,
Phone call needed for last minute reservations,
We kindly request our guest to be ready 15 minutes prior to departure time. Guests need to arrive promptly at the meeting points given by Tourkeystay, or the tour will proceed without them,
Tours will only be refunded if cancelled more than 24 hours prior to commencement,
Effective Sales Rates of the Turkish Central Bank are valid for payments,
Tourkeystay is not responsible for any loss or theft of belongings during the tour,
Due to traffic conditions beyond our control, pickup may be delayed,
Included
Museums entry fees, parking and road tolls,
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation,
Transportation in A/C non-smoking car or bus with professional English speaking guide,
Excluded
Suggested optional activities,
Lunch,
Tips of driver and guide,
Items as alcoholic, cold drinks,
Personal expenses,
Any other expenses which are not mentioned at the included section,
Important notice
Not operated on Tuesdays
Pick up by 13:30, drop off by 17:00,
Pick up locations: Sultanahmet, Gulhane, Sirkeci, Laleli, Aksaray, Karakoy, Tophane, Taksim, Beyoglu, Beyazit, Kumkapi.
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