Marvel at the majestic architecture of Topkapi Palace as you skip the lines and are guided through its stunning interiors. Hear about its construction, dating back to 1465 AD, and then continue to the Istanbul city center to visit the Süleymaniye Mosque.

Meet your guide at the entrance of Hagia Sophia and hear about this magnificent building before you head out to explore Istanbul. Hear about the history and culture of the Turkish capital as you meander through its streets. Then move toward the largest palace in Istanbul, UNESCO-listed Topkapi Palace. Skip the line and enter the former residence of Ottoman sultans.

Follow your guide through different passages within the palace, which once held a mosque, hospital, bakery, and mint. Hear about the history behind these walls dating back to 1459 AD, when its construction first began. Peek through the windows to see beautiful views over the mighty Bosphorus.

The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapi Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine). It was also the second largest church in Istanbul after Hagia Sophia. It’s a typical Byzantine structure with its materials and architecture, was built on the site of an old temple in 330.

Continue to Süleymaniye Mosque, a 16th-century masterpiece of Sinan and the largest mosque in the city. Admire the Islamic architecture and the stunning interior dome flanked with semi-domes. Your tour ends at the Sultanahmet Center, where you can continue to explore at your own pace.