Istanbul:Small-Group Topkapi and Hagia Sophia Tour

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Pass By: Walks In Istanbul - Tours, Yerebatan Caddesi, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

Meet your professional guide and join your small group walking tour. There will be a maximum of 8 people. Enjoy a small group walking tour in the heart of Istanbul's old town Sultanahmet to see the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

Enjoy our priority admission and never wait in a line again! See the glory of Hagia Sophia from the 6th Century. Walk to the former altar and listen to your expert guide as he explains the Arabic calligraphy and Byzantine art - all together in one place.

You can climb up the gallery with your guide to see the mosaics surviving from this ancient church, former mosque, and now internationally famous museum.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

Continue your journey to Topkapi Palace, the second stop for the day. Here you can explore the palace grounds, courtyards and its Harem on a guided tour. Marvel at its opulence and mystery and learn about the Ottoman family and their importance in Istanbul's history.

Later on, you will visit the Harem, ruled by the Queen Mother who wielded domestic and political power. The harem housed hundreds of women and family members as well as hundreds of eunuchs, who performed a wide range of duties. Admire cupboard doors inlaid with mother of pearl and tortoiseshell and stunning Iznik tiles with verses from the Quran.

Your tour will end with a visit to the holy relics and the imperial kitchens.

Duration: 2 hours