Contact Vincent Vacations to add this to your travel package today!
Duration: 4h
Location: Istanbul, Turkey | Istanbul, Turkey
Category: Attractions
Highlights:
Magnificent UNESCO-listed site of Topkapı Palace
Discovery of passages & walls at Istanbul's largest palace
Impressive Islamic architecture of the Süleymaniye Mosque
Insightful commentary from a knowledgeable local guide
Limited capacity—maximum of 15 people per group
Inclusions:
Guided tour of Istanbul, Topkapı Palace, and Süleymaniye Mosque
Admission fees and Skip-the-Line entrance to Topkapı Palace
Description:
Marvel at the majestic architecture of Topkapı Palace as you're guided through its stunning interiors. Hear about its construction, dating back to 1465 AD, and then continue to the Istanbul city center to visit the Süleymaniye Mosque.
Meet your guide at the entrance of Hagia Sophia and hear about this magnificent building before you head out to explore Istanbul. Hear about the history and culture of the Turkish capital as you meander through its streets. Then move toward the largest palace in Istanbul, UNESCO-listed Topkapı Palace. Skip the line and enter the former residence of Ottoman sultans.
Follow your guide through different passages within the palace, which once held a mosque, hospital, bakery, and mint. Hear about the history behind these walls dating back to 1459 AD, when its construction first began. Peek through the windows to see charming views over the mighty Bosphorus.
Continue to Süleymaniye Mosque, a 16th-century masterpiece of Sinan and the largest mosque in the city. Admire the Islamic architecture and the stunning interior dome flanked with semi-domes. Your tour ends at the Sultanahmet Center, where you can continue to explore at your own pace.
Cancellation Policy: 72 hours
Know before you book:
Children 2 and younger are complimentary.,
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
European Travel, Adventure Travel, Charter Bus Tours, Charter Cruises, Charter Packages, Church Group Trips, Cruises,
Destination Weddings, Discount Travel,
Disney Vacations, Dream Vacations, Eco-Friendly Vacations, Escorted Vacations, Exotic Destinations, Family Vacations, Fishing Expeditions, Gift Certificates Available, Golf Vacations, Green Vacations, Rail Trips, Resorts Packages, River Cruises, Road Trips, Safaris, Sightseeing Tours, Ski Vacations, Spring Break Packages, Student Trips, Travel Packages, Wedding Packages, Whale Watching Cruises, Wine Tours, Worldwide Tours,
Disney Cruises