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Topkapi Palace/Harem, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar Private Tour
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Alemdar
About
This private experience is designed for travelers who want to explore some of Istanbul's most important historical highlights in a smooth, well-paced, and personal way.
100% Private and Flexible: Because this is a fully private tour, the experience feels much more relaxed and personal than a standard group tour.
With a licensed local guide, you will visit Topkapi Palace and the Harem, the Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar while gaining clear historical and cultural context along the way.
No Hidden Shopping Stops: The Grand Bazaar is included as part of the cultural and historical experience, not as a shopping stop. There are no hidden shopping stops, although your guide will be happy...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
Professional guide
Entrance fees to the museums.
Gratuities
Lunch
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
House of Medusa Restaurant
Your tour guide will meet you at the House of Medusa restaurant in Sultanahmet, close to the exit gate of the Basilica Cistern.
Return
Grand Bazaar
"The tour will conclude at the Grand Bazaar."
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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This tour does NOT include a visit to the Hagia Sophia and The Blue Mosque or any mosque.
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This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Embark on an extraordinary journey through time as we take you to the Topkapi Palace, the heart of the Ottoman Empire for almost four centuries. This grand palace served as the powerful government center, and the monarch's residence where they governed the kingdom with utmost authority. You will also get a chance to visit the Harem section of the palace, where the monarch's extensive family and numerous servants resided in exquisite luxury. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the opulence and grandeur of the Ottoman Empire's most iconic landmark.
2 hours
2
Basilica Cistern
After exploring the Topkapi Palace, you will visit the Basilica Cistern, the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns beneath the city of Istanbul, dating back to the 6th-century Byzantine era.
1 hour
3
Grand Bazaar
Our adventure will conclude at the Grand Bazaar, the largest covered market in the world, where you will dive into an exhilarating shopping experience. This is a remarkable journey that you will not want to miss!
Topkapi Palace/Harem, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar Private Tour
(13) Reviews
Alemdar
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$480.00
Price varies by group size
About
This private experience is designed for travelers who want to explore some of Istanbul's most important historical highlights in a smooth, well-paced, and personal way.
100% Private and Flexible: Because this is a fully private tour, the experience feels much more relaxed and personal than a standard group tour.
With a licensed local guide, you will visit Topkapi Palace and the Harem, the Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar while gaining clear historical and cultural context along the way.
No Hidden Shopping Stops: The Grand Bazaar is included as part of the cultural and historical experience, not as a shopping stop. There are no hidden shopping stops, although your guide will be happy...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
Professional guide
Entrance fees to the museums.
Gratuities
Lunch
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
House of Medusa Restaurant
Your tour guide will meet you at the House of Medusa restaurant in Sultanahmet, close to the exit gate of the Basilica Cistern.