• İstanbul Day Tour (Ottoman Relics)


İstanbul Day Tour (Ottoman Relics)

Overview

İstanbul City Tour of Ottoman Relics for €90 per person


Details

İstanbul Day Tour / Half Day Afternoon

1. Day: İstanbul Day Tour / Half Day Afternoon

Istanbul City Tour of Ottoman Relics Program:

13:30 Pickup from hotel

17:00 End of the tour, drive back to your hotel.

Please inform your tour guide if you prefer to return by yourself or to spend more time wherever you like.

Please note that on this tour your mostly walking so your shoes must be comfortable to

Istanbul City Tour of Ottoman Relics Program:

Topkapi Imperial Palace – Topkapi Sarayi

(Closed on Tuesdays & replaced with Archeological Museum)
Started to build in 1460 and finished in 1478 for Sultan Mehmet - the conqueror of Istanbul. Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of Ottoman Sultans. The palace was transformed into a museum in 1924 and was declared as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1985.
(Harem Section is not included in the itinerary because it subjects to additional time and fee so please check with your tour guide if you would like to spend time over there on your own.)

Grand Bazaar – Kapali Carsi (1461)

(Closed on Sundays & replaced with Spice Bazaar)
In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the no shoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewelry, leather and souvenirs. You have chance to visit 2 parts: indorrs and outdoors.


Indoor Part: This part of the bazaar is covered section which is dating back to 1461. It is very nice place to see the Ottoman oriental bazaar where you could find some small souvenirs.


Outdoor Part: This section of the bazaar is surrounded by export houses (free V.A.T and free shipment chance) subsidized by the Turkish Government, where local and foreign visitors who are looking for real Turkish handicrafts-leather-jewellery are being sold with certificates of authenticity. You will enjoy your safe bazaar trip in this hassle-free part.

Includes:
• Pick up & drop off from/to your hotel (only from Sultanahmet and Taksim Hotels)
• Professional guide (in English only, please ask for other languages available at the time)
• Entrance fees

Excludes:
• Personal expenses
• Customary tip to driver and tour guide
• Anything unless specified being included

Note

Price: €90 p.p.

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