Istanbul Ottoman Tour: Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque
Overview
About
Explore the wonders of Istanbul on this Ottoman tour. Visit the majestic Topkapi Palace and marvel at the stunning Blue Mosque.
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
Istanbul Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Istanbul Ottoman Tour: Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
Blue Mosque
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
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.
Topkapı Palace
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
It was built in Germany and moved by ships and its construction was completed in Istanbul.
Obelisk of Theodosius
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
The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine).
This concludes the tour.
