Istanbul impresses visitors with its long history and wealth of monuments. In fact, the city attracts millions of vacationers every year as it offers everything one needs for an enjoyable, joyful and adventurous vacation. One of the most popular walking tours in Istanbul is the Ottoman Relics Tour, which allows vacationers to stroll around the city and observe and visit some of the most well-known sights.
If you are looking for an additional exploration of culture and history, the Ottoman Relics Tour in Istanbul is the perfect option. This half-day hike is ideal for solo travelers, families, and groups of friends. By participating in the Ottoman Relics Tour, you will get interesting information about the history of Istanbul and you can visit the most important Ottoman monuments in the city center.
This exciting yet informative tour runs every day throughout the year. You will be picked up from your hotel by a fully air-conditioned and comfortable car and driven by vehicle to the meeting point in the city center. A professional tour guide will be waiting for you there. Your guide is responsible for providing important and interesting descriptions of the places you will visit.
The first stop on this half-day tour is the Sultan’s Tombs. These monuments are located at the back of Hagia Sophia and are accessible through a separate entrance. In fact, it’s a small courtyard containing several buildings that look like small mosques. Inside are the tombs of five great sultans of the Ottoman Empire and their family members. What really impresses these monuments is the decoration, which features colorful tiles with floral motifs. It should be noted that this monument is closed on Monday. For this reason, the program is changed to visit the Hagia Sophia Mosque on Mondays.
The second stop on this half-day tour takes you to Topkapi Palace . This particular monument is probably the most visited building in Turkey due to its importance to the local people and tourists. This impressive building was the residence of the Ottoman Sultans and has an impressive multi-room architectural style.
Today Topkapi Palace is a museum. Inside, visitors can see Ottoman costumes worn by the sultans, as well as jewels and precious stones from the period. If you are interested in a harem section, you need to know that additional entrance fees are not included in the price of the tour.
Istanbul Ottoman Relics Tour price is 35 Euro for adults, 20 Euro for children from 8 to 11 years old and for children under 7 years old free.
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Tour days: Daily
Tour duration: From 13:30 to 18:00
Istanbul Hotels Transfer: Pick up from your hotel
Explore Istanbul on foot with an exciting and exciting afternoon tour. Ottoman Relics Tour in Istanbul is a perfect excursion for those who want to see some sights of the city’s most important Ottoman monuments. As the tour takes place in the afternoon, this is also a great opportunity to feel the energy and vibes of the city as you walk around. Uncover the hidden secrets and uncover the history of the city on a memorable and fun afternoon walking tour.
You will be accompanied by a professional tour guide this afternoon. The guide will be by your side, guiding you through the sights. In addition, important details about these monuments are provided.
The first stop on this tour is to visit the Sultan’s Tombs. These monuments are located in the courtyard of Hagia Sophia in small mosque-like buildings. Inside, visitors can see the sarcophagi of five sultans and their family members. An interesting highlight of this monument is the interior decoration of the rooms. Colorful tiles and floral motifs are among the most impressive details. Participants should know that this particular monument is closed on Mondays. Because of this, the schedule is changed to include a visit to Little Hagia Sophia Mosque.
Then visit one of Turkey’s most famous and most visited monuments, Topkapi Palace. This magnificent and majestic building was the residence of the Ottoman Sultans during the Ottoman period. The palace unfolds the history of the Ottoman era. Visitors can tour the palace, which is now a museum. Among the most interesting and important collections are the Sultans’ costumes, their jewelery and a special collection of precious stones.
The approximate duration of this half-day afternoon tour is 4 hours. At the end of the tour, a comfortable and modern bus will take you back to your overnight accommodation. This wonderful tour in Istanbul offers you an alternative and exciting sightseeing experience.
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