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OTTOMAN RELICS TOUR TOPKAPI PALACE (Half Day Afternoon)
Activity Duration (4 to 8 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
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About
Explore the rich history of the Ottoman Empire on this half-day afternoon tour of Topkapi Palace.
What you'll do
Topkapi Palace, the grand palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The palace houses an exquisite collection of precious gems, jewelry, thrones of sultans, costumes worn by the sultans and their families, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle. The Chamber of Sacred Relics is also part of the palace.
Please note that the Harem is not included in the program and visit is due to an extra entrance fee.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday.
Hagia Irene Church, built during the same period (4th century) as its neighbour Hagia Sophia, is also part of the palace. The name Hagia Irene Church means 'Godly' or 'Holy Wisdom' in Greek. After the conquest of Istanbul, it was incorporated into the grounds of Topkapi Palace and, like many other churches, was converted into a mosque. However, there were no major changes made to the building's
Please note that the Harem is not included in the program and visit is due to an extra entrance fee.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday.
Hagia Irene Church, built during the same period (4th century) as its neighbour Hagia Sophia, is also part of the palace. The name Hagia Irene Church means 'Godly' or 'Holy Wisdom' in Greek. After the conquest of Istanbul, it was incorporated into the grounds of Topkapi Palace and, like many other churches, was converted into a mosque. However, there were no major changes made to the building's
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Artwalk Travel Group
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Itinerary
Istanbul Museum & Gallery Visits Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for OTTOMAN RELICS TOUR TOPKAPI PALACE (Half Day Afternoon) in Istanbul, Turkey. This museum & gallery visits experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Light.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Hagia Irene Museum
1
Hagia Irene Museum
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
HAGIA IRENE CHURCH Built during the same period (4th century) as its neighbour the Hagia Sophia.The name Hagia Irene Church means ‘’Godly’’ or ‘’Holy Wisdom’’ in Greek. After the conquest of Istanbul it was incorporated into the grounds of Topkapı Palace and like many other churches was converted into a mosque. However there were no major changes made to the building’s structure. (Hagia Irene Church closed on Tuesday)
2
Topkapı Palace
Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- The great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of precious gems, jewellery thrones of sultans, costumes worn by the sultans and their families; miniatures, the Holy Mantle; CHAMBER OF SACRED RELICS.
- (Harem is not included in the program and visit is due to extra entrance fee.)
This concludes the tour.
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