The Ottoman Empire History Private Tour in Istanbul

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Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
2. Sultanahmet Square
Tour to dive deep into the history of the Ottoman Empire on a private walking tour of the Old City. As you explore the historic Sultanahmet Square, your Expert Guide will tell you the story of the Turkish conquest of Constantinople and how the Ottoman sultans transformed this former capital of Byzantium. You will discover the magnificent palaces, mosques, fountains and markets built to represent The Ottoman authority and wealth.
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Highlights of this tour include a visit inside the early 17th-century Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), which is an Ottoman-era imperial mosque known for its beautiful blue mosaics. You will also see Hagia Sophia, which was converted by the Ottomans from a cathedral to a mosque
4. Topkapi Palace Museum
The Topkapi Palace Museum. For almost 400 years the Topkapi Palace complex served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire and the main residence of its sultans. Your Private Guide will show you the beautiful courtyards and chambers of the main palace with walls lined with stunning tiles, mosaics, gold, and other expensive decorations. You will be astonished by this unique masterpiece of Ottoman-Baroque architecture and its history!

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
• Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Admission tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum are not included in the 2-hour option.
• Regular tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum include admission to all exhibitions open to visitors inside the main palace and Hagia Irene. Admission to the Imperial Harem is not included in this tour. The guide will buy tickets on the spot, so you will have to wait in line. There are mandatory security checks.
• For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.

• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
• Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
• Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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