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, which served as the headquarters of the Ottoman empire.

Guided Bus Tour

At the agreed time, pickup will occur at the meeting point chosen upon booking. The first part of the tour includes exploration of Istanbul by bus to provide an overview of the modern and historic areas of the city.

The first stop is ?stiklal Avenue, where there will be free time to explore. The next destination is the Sultanahmet district.

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

Following lunch, the tour includes a visit to Topkapi Palace, a significant symbol of Constantinople as the capital of the Ottoman empire. The visit will include the kitchens, armory, religious relics, treasures, and the Harem Room.

After approximately seven hours of sightseeing, the tour will conclude in Sultanahmet or Taksim district.

Topkapi Palace & the Grand Bazaar

Topkapi Palace may have sections closed due to renovations. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, October 29, and on Muslim holidays.

Tour without Lunch

Guests can book the tour without lunch if preferred.

Itinerary Changes

From March onwards, the itinerary will change to start with Topkapi Palace, followed by the Pera district, the Galata district, a lunch stop, Taksim Square, Istiklal Avenue, and a visit to Süleymaniye Mosque. The tour concludes with free time in the Grand Bazaar, lasting about seven hours.

Meeting Points

This tour includes pickup from:

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