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Topkapi Palace and Rug Shopping with Expert - Private

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The experience lasts about 4 hours and includes two parts: Cultural and Shopping. Meet at 10 am in front of Ayasofya to visit the Topkapi Palace Museum for 2 hours. Explore various sections, including kitchens and holy relics.

Afterward, head to the Grand Bazaar area to visit a rug store. With a professional local guide, you'll find a genuine handmade Turkish rug, ensuring good quality, fair price, safe payment, and secure shipping. The tour ends in the Grand Bazaar area and runs every day except Sunday..
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What's Included

  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Gratuity not included
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Sultan Ahmet
Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Beyazıt
34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

At the Grand Bazaar

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TopkapI Palace

The Topkapi Palace was the administration center of the Ottoman empire and also home of the Turkish Emperors and played a prominent part in the history of Ottoman Empire. This museum is a fascinating landmark, and definitely a must-see attraction. Guests will be meeting with the guide in front of the palace and visiting all the palace courtyards including the Harem quarters, the kitchens, the armory exhibition, treasury exhibiton (if open), holy relics,exhibiton and terraces etc in a 3 hour long, privately guided tour. It is full of history with exciting stories and things to see. There will be a short visit to the Grand Bazaar or Spice Bazaar if interested for safe shopping with guide after the palace tour. Fast track entry tickets for the palace and harem will be arranged and included. Closed on Tuesdays
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

Our tour ends at the Grand Bazaar after 30 minutes guided tour of inside the Bazaar. We may visit carpet store if interested or / leather / tile / handbag shops in the Grand Bazaar if requested...if not, then we will pass on that part. Closed on Sunday
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Topkapi Palace and Rug Shopping with Expert – Private?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • Gratuity not included

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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