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Sultans and Secrets: Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sophia Private Tour
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Sultans and Secrets: Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sophia Private Tour

5.013 reviews
5 hoursEnglish guide
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$99USD · taxes incl.
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If your ship is delayed or misses Istanbul, Turkey, you’re fully refunded — and you’ll always make it back before sail-away.
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Explore two of Istanbul’s most remarkable landmarks with a private guide and the freedom to take your time. At Topkapı Palace, step into the world of the Ottoman court and discover how sultans, royal women, officials and servants lived behind the palace walls — within a fascinating world of power, ceremony, ambition and tradition. At Hagia Sophia, trace the extraordinary story of a building that has witnessed Byzantine emperors, Ottoman sultans and centuries of change in Istanbul. Along the way, your guide will bring the monuments to life through the people, stories and details behind them — not just dates and names. Ask questions, follow what interests you and explore at your own pace, without having to keep up with a large group.

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Duration
5 hours
Operated by
Viator
Guarantee
Worry-Free
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Guiding Service from a local expert guide
Private Walking Tour
Skip-the-line priority
Entrance fees for the Topkapi palace - 50 EUR per person, Santa Sofia is 25 EURO per person
Transportation
Gratuties (optional )
Entrance fees
Hagia Sophia Mosque
TopkapI Palace
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
5 hours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Operates
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Departure times
8:30 AM · 9:00 AM · 9:30 AM · 10:00 AM · 10:30 AM · 11:00 AM · 11:30 AM · 12:00 PM · 12:30 PM · 1:00 PM · 1:30 PM · 2:00 PM
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