

Half-day afternoon Istanbul tour: Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar
Explore the full itinerary for Half Day Afternoon Istanbul Tour Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey. This full-day tours experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

After the conquest of Istanbul in 1453 Faith (the Conqueror) Sultan Ahmet moved the throne of the Ottoman Empire to this city. Me first palace he set up was in the middle of the city. The second was built in 1470 and has been called Topkapi Palace since recent history.
