Istanbul Topkapi Palace Private Tour

Whether you're traveling on a solo trip or are looking for a more private way to explore this fascinating city, you can book an Istanbul Topkapi Palace Private Tour. This 5-hour private tour will take you around Istanbul's most important sights and attractions, including the topkapi palace and Grand Bazaar. Built in 1461, the Grand Bazaar is the largest covered market in the world with over 4,000 shops and restaurants. The tour includes transportation, a qualified guide, and entrance to the Topkapi Palace.

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Topkapi Palace's gardens are a spectacular sight. The palace's tulip gardens are a wonderful sight. The palace also boasts a pharmacy, which once housed books on Islamic religion, law, and scholarship in various languages. The Topkapi Palace also has a unique pavilion honoring the Baghdad occupation. Inside, you'll find ceramic tiles lining the floor, an ivory-lined dome, and windows made of deer skin.

In the first part of the Topkapi Palace Private Tour, you'll meet the guide and travel to the topkapi palace. The tour will take you through the Palace's treasury, where you can view the third-largest collection of Chinese porcelain in the world. In addition, you'll also explore the grand bazaar, where you'll find some of the best examples of Iznik tiles in Istanbul.

During your tour, you'll also visit the Harem, the private residence of the Ottoman sultan. This place was a place of worship and personal privacy for the Sultan, and hundreds of his wives and concubines gathered here. The harem was part of the Topkapi Palace and contained a number of private rooms. In addition to the rooms, there's also a courtyard of concubines, where the Sultan kept the queen.

The tour will also include a visit to the famous Blue Mosque, one of the largest churches of the Ottoman empire. This mosque boasts six iconic minarets and a large dome roof. Inside, you can see more than 20,000 Iznik-style tiles and hundreds of stained glass windows. And, of course, the Blue Mosque is one of the most impressive museums in the city. And when you're done touring the city, make sure to take a moment to enjoy the breathtaking views of Istanbul.

The first courtyard was surrounded by tall walls and served as the sultan's outdoor area. It's the largest of all palace courtyards and is home to the imperial door that leads to the former Ministry of Finance. The door features two niches and an inscription from the Qur'an. To the left of the first courtyard is the Byzantine church of Hagia Eirene.

The next stop is the Audience Hall, which is known as the Arz Odasi. This was the place where many important state matters were decided, including announcing foreign ambassadors and presenting the results of a Divan meeting. Taking the tour in Istanbul's Topkapi Palace Private Tour will allow you to learn about the history of the palace and enjoy the sights of Istanbul in an intimate way.