Go on a fascinating tour of the history of the Ottoman Empire. First, visit Topkapi Palace, the residence of Sultans for almost 450 years and afterwards visit the new residence of the Empire, Dolmabahce Palace, one of the most expensive Palaces ever built.
Highlights:
- Skip the line entry with a local guide
- Follow in the footsteps of the the Ottoman Empire
- Discover the legendary Topkapi Palace with a local expert
- Explore the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace
- Find out about the history of Istanbul’s top landmarks
Description:
Meet your English speaking guide at your chosen time slot at Topkapi Palace. Enjoy a one hour highlights tour in Topkapi Palace with your English speaking guide. After the tour you can explore the Topkapi Palace as long as you want at your own pace. Afterwards, you can enjoy a coffee break and admire the stunning view over the Bosphorus and take amazing pictures.
After you have explored Topkapi Palace, head over to Dolmabahce Palace the same day or you can do the Dolmabahce Palace Tour the next day. Meet your English speaking guide at one of the available times slots, after the security checkpoint at the Clock Tower. Enjoy a highlights tour in the garden and learn about the architecture, the last Sultan and the difference between Topkapi Palace and the Dolmabahce Palace with your guide. After the tour, your guide will hand over the tickets to you and assist you with the audio guide provided by Dolmabahce Palace. For the audio guide, you need to provide your ID as security. You will get it back after you return the device.
Included: Skip the line entry with your guide Topkapi Palace ticket and 60 minute tour Dolmabahce Palace ticket including Harem section Audio guide provided by Dolnabagce Palace for free 15 minute Highlights tour with English speaking guide in Dolmabahce Palace Garden Excluded:
Harem section of Topkapi Palace Hotel pick up and drop off Food, drinks or any other expenses.
Important Information:
You can do the tours in one day or spread them across two days, giving you the ultimate freedom and flexibility to explore at your own pace.