Topkapı palace- Home of Sultans and Concubines 

Enjoy the visit of the Topkapi palace which hosted the Ottoman empire for centuries about 400 years. Our licensed historian guide will help you to skip the ticket lines and will share the full history of Ottoman empire ; wars, peace, politic and throne fights. Enjoy the stories about the hundreds of the concubines in the Sultan's Harem brought from different counties.

Tour highlights 

  • Marvel the spoon maker diamond in 86 carats which is one of the biggest in the world.    
  • Enjoy the history of the Ottoman Empire from your licensed guide 
  • Learn how the politics work inside the palace 
  • Enjoy the medieval architecture and some of the unique hand made tiles 
  • Have a great photo opportunity of the treasury, the view of the Bosporus and Golden Horn   
  • Lear the game of the throne between the sultans. 
  • Learn where the slaves and concubines were brought from and how they treated in the palace. 
  • Listen to the stories about eunuchs and their duty in the palace.
  • Visit the mother queen room inside the palace and enjoy the great tile and golden design rooms 
  • Visit the Aya Irne church which is the oldest ever built in Istanbul and the only one was not converted to  a mosque
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Tour details

​Tour style: Walking tour, City orientation, Local lifestyle, Turkish cuisine and drinks, Historical sites, Storytelling, Hidden gems.

Appeals to: Travellers who want to see the top sights, those interested in Ottoman history and photographers.

​Inclusions: Professional licensed guide. Entry tickets to palace and Harem section. Skip the ticket line.

Exclusions: Lunch. Gratuities for the guide, suggested 10-20 euro

​Group size: This tour has daily departure for a maximum of 15 people.

Special Notes:
  • ​if you have kids booked with you below 6 years old joining the tour, you will need bring their passport or ID to prove their ages.
  • Palace is closed on Tuesdays and this tour won’t be running on Tuesdays.
  • This tour include two tickets ; Ticket to Palace and ticket to Harem.


Tour schedule 

Tour Duration:    09:00 - 12:30
Meeting point:  Fountain Sultan Ahmed III (Sultan 3. Ahmed Çeşmesi) at the main entry of the Topkapı palace behind the Hagia sofia.    Directions 
On google map 
Finishing point:  Exit of the palace. 
85 Euro per person ( age 06-99)
Kids 0-5 years old free of charge.
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