Guided Bus Tour

In this tour, we'll visit the most emblematic places in Istanbul, including Topkapi Palace, a symbol of the power of Constantinople and headquarters of the Ottoman empire.

Guided Bus Tour

At the agreed time, we'll pick you up at the meeting point you choose upon booking. We will explore Istanbul by bus to get an overview of both the modern and historic parts of the city. Our first stop will be ?stiklal Avenue, where you'll have free time to wander. Then, we will head to the Sultanahmet district.

Around midday, we will stop for lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant. The menu includes soup or a cold appetizer, börek, chicken kebab, meat or vegetables with rice, and baklava or fruit.

After lunch, we will visit Topkapi Palace, which reflects Istanbul's imperial age and symbolizes Constantinople's prominence as the Ottoman capital. We will see the palace's kitchens, armory, religious relics, and treasures, and enter the famous Harem Room.

After seven hours of sightseeing, we'll end the tour in Sultanahmet or the Taksim district.

Topkapi Palace & the Grand Bazaar

The government conducts occasional renovations of Topkapi Palace, so certain sections may be closed during your visit. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, October 29, and on Muslim holidays.

Tour without lunch

If you prefer to bring your own food or seek out a restaurant, you can book the tour without lunch.

Meeting points

This tour includes pickup from the following points:

Marmaray Sirkeci ?stasyonu (entrance of Sirkeci Gar) at 9 amAtaturk Cultural Center (Atatürk Kültür Merkezi) at 8:30 am