Guided Bus Tour of Istanbul

In this tour, we will visit notable landmarks in Istanbul, including Topkapi Palace, which served as the headquarters of the Ottoman Empire.

Guided Bus Tour

We will start our guided tour of Istanbul's landmarks after picking you up from your chosen meeting point at the specified time. First, we will travel to Topkapi Palace, reflecting Istanbul's imperial era. The tour includes visits to the kitchens, weapons room, religious relics, and treasures, as well as the famous harem room.

Next, we will continue to the Pera district, known for its architecture, and walk to the Galata district to see the exterior of the Galata Tower. Around midday, we will stop for lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant, where the menu includes soup or a cold appetizer, börek, chicken kebab, meat or vegetables with rice, and baklava or fruit. Alternatively, you may choose to get lunch by yourself.

After lunch, we will visit Taksim Square and walk through Istiklal Avenue, the modern heart of Istanbul, followed by a visit to Süleymaniye Mosque, a significant example of Ottoman architecture. We will conclude the tour with free time in the Grand Bazaar, which takes about 7 hours in total.

Topkapi Palace & the Grand Bazaar

Topkapi Palace may have certain sections closed due to renovations. 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 find a restaurant, you can book the tour without lunch.

Meeting Points

This tour includes pickup from the following points in Istanbul:

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