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Half Day Afternoon Istanbul Tour Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar
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Half-day afternoon Istanbul tour: Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar
What you'll do
Discover Istanbul's rich heritage on this half-day tour featuring Topkapi Palace and the bustling Grand Bazaar. Begin with a guided visit to the opulent halls of Topkapi Palace, including the intriguing Harem, once reserved for sultans and their families. Then, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, where over 4,000 shops await. This tour is perfect for culture enthusiasts with limited time, offering a convenient hotel pickup and the insights of a licensed guide to bring the city's history to life. Duration: 4 hours, starting from 13:15. Explore Topkapi Palace and the private Harem section (entry included). Visit the Grand Bazaar and enjoy free time to shop. Includes hotel pickup from centrally located hotels.
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, will be repalced with Arasta Bazaar or Spice Bazaar.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Itinerary
Istanbul Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
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.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Topkapı Palace
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Topkapı Palace
Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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.
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Grand Bazaar
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- The world's laigest and oldest owered market place, the Covered Bazaar, is in the city center of Istanbul.
- HomeTop 10 Places To Visit in IstanbulThe Covered Bazaar
- The Covered Bazaar
- The world's laigest and oldest owered market place, the Coverrd Bazaar, is in the city center of Istanbul.
- The Covered Bazaar
- Its foundation was laid in 1461. It is like a giant labyrinth, with 60 streets and more than 3000 shops. Resembling a city, this incomparable wonder is totally covered. The two old structures from the 15th century had thick walls and a series of domes. The streets were covered as they were added on, and the bazaar became a market center.
This concludes the tour.
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