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Istanbul Ottoman Tour: Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque
- Duration4 hours
- GroupShared · max 14
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Spend the morning exploring Istanbul's Ottoman past at the enchanting Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.
What to expect
Blue Mosque
Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
Please note: On Fridays the Blue Mosque will be closed until 2.30pm for prayer, entry will not be permitted. One of the most famous monuments in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) is a superb creation in the classical Ottoman style. The mosque has six towering minarets and 260 windows illuminating its vast main chamber, which is decorated with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles.
Hippodrome
At MeydanI Cd No:21, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
The Hippodrome was once the heart of Constantinople’s political and sporting life, and the scene of games and riots through 500 years of Ottoman history. Today it is a city park called the At Meydanı (Horse Grounds) because of its function in Ottoman times. The Hippodrome includes the 3500-year-old Egyptian granite Obelisk, brought to Constantinople by Emperor Theodosius in 390 AD.
TopkapI Palace
Cankurtaran Mah. BabI Humayun Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
The largest and oldest palace in the world, Topkapi was the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire. With its treasury and exotic buildings overlooking the Golden Horn, your visit to Topkapi promises to be a truly fascinating experience. Note, the Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
German Fountain
Hippodrome Square, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
It was built in Germany and moved by ships and its construction was completed in Istanbul.
Obelisk of Theodosius
Sultanahmat Meydani, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkiye
The Obelisk of Theodosius was one of the monuments on the spina of the Hippodrome of Constantinople during the reign of Theodosius I in 390.
Hagia Irene Museum
Sultanahmet Meydani Topkapi Sarayi 1. Avlusu, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine).
Pickup & meeting point
You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.
Pickup starts about 1 hour before the departure time.
Start
End / drop-off
This activity ends back at the starting point.
Pickup locations7
Hotels & residences7
- Ottoman Hotel ImperialCaferiye Sokak No 6/1, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
- The Galata Istanbul Hotel MGalleryArap Camii Mahallesi Bankalar, Caddesi No 21, Beyoglu, Istanbul, 34421, Turkiye
- Hotel Yasmak SultanEbusuud Caddesi No: 12, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
- The Marmara TaksimOsmanli Sokak No: 1/B, Istanbul, 34437, Turkiye
- Movenpick Hotel Istanbul BosphorusBarbaros Blv. No: 165, Balmumcu, Istanbul, 34349, Turkiye
- Conrad Istanbul BosphorusSaray Cd No: 5, Cihannuma Mah, Istanbul, 34353, Turkiye
- The Marmara PeraAsmalI Mescit Mahallesi, Asmalı Mescit, Istanbul, 34430, Turkiye
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Redemption
Please note: You must contact your local service provider 24 hours prior to the tour to reconfirm your departure point and time Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Meeting point for pick up
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 9 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (5–11), Adult (12–99)
Additional information
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at the time of booking
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Product code
- 3795IST02
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Passport expiry date
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.2/ 534 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (32) and Tripadvisor (2).
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