Good AFTERNOON tour
This tour includes:
Grand Bazaar: The oldest and largest covered marketplace in the world, boasting nearly 4,000 shops filled with a rich variety of carpets, jewelry, leather goods, and souvenirs. (closed on Sunday)
Topkapi Palace: The grand palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, as well as robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle, which enshrines relics of the Prophet Mohammed.
Hagia Irene Church: Built during the same period (4th century) as its neighbor, Hagia Sophia. The name “Hagia Irene” means “Godly” or “Holy Peace” in Greek. After the conquest of Istanbul, it was incorporated into the grounds of Topkapi Palace and, like many other churches, was converted into a mosque. However, no major changes were made to the building’s structure.
The Imperial Harem: The Harem is the secret heart of Topkapi, where the sultan’s concubines were overseen by the sultan’s mother and guarded by eunuchs. Originally a maze of around 400 rooms, today visitors can explore a small part of it, with narrow alleys and courtyards that still evoke a sense of intrigue.
Pick-up Time: 12:30 – 13:00 PM.
€70