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Half Day Istanbul Tour Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar

By Velena Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 437 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

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

Activity location

  • Topkapi Palace
    • Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III
    • 34122, Cankurtaran, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Half Day Istanbul Tour Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 437.18 x 2 AdultsRM 874.36
Total
Price is RM 874.36

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small group walking tour experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup from centrally located hotels
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Museum entrance fees for Topkapi Palace
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals, drinks, or personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel drop-off (available upon request or ends in Grand Bazaar area)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, will be repalced with Arasta Bazaar or Spice Bazaar.

Activity itinerary

Topkapi Palace

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Grand Bazaar

  • 1h
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Topkapi Palace
    • Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III
    • 34122, Cankurtaran, İstanbul, Turkiye

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