Full-Day Istanbul Private Tour with Dolmabahce Palace and Lunch
Discover Istanbul's major sites in a single day Private Tour. Explore the rich culture and history of the city with our experienced guides. Skip the Museum Ticket Queues with your guide.
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Full-Day Istanbul Private Tour with Dolmabahce Palace and Lunch
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What's included in Full-Day Istanbul Private Tour with Dolmabahce Palace and Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Dolmabahce Palace
Meeting in the hotel / cruise ship port and drive to Dolmabahce Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans during the late Ottoman Period. The constructed begun in 1843 and it finished in 1856, it replaced Topkapı Palace as the new administrative center of the Empire. The palace housed 6 Sultans from 1856 to 1924. The design of the palace consists of Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical styles. The world's largest Bohemian crystal chandelier is in the Ceremonial Hall. Dolmabahçe has the largest collection of Bohemian and Baccarat crystal chandeliers in the world.
Suleymaniye Mosque
Next, visit The Süleymaniye Mosque, the largest and grandest of Istanbul’s imperial mosques. It dates from the 16th century heyday of the Ottoman Empire, and was designed by Sinan, the greatest architect of his day and originator of the Classical Ottoman style of architecture. Of the 2,000 structures Sinan designed, Süleymaniye Mosque and its complex of charitable institutions rank among the most important.
Grand Bazaar
Brief Handicrafts Presentation & Lecture (Optional Attendance) next to the Grand Bazaar. Free time to explore Grand Bazaar on your own. Meeting back and drive back to the lunch
Inclusions
- Pick up & Drop Off from centrally located hotels on the European Side or Cruise Ship Pier
- Lunch is included in the tour rate. Beverages will be under your own expenses.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Museum Entrance Fees
- Full Day 8 Hours Private English Speaking Licensed Guiding
- Drinks on Lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
- Please note that this tour includes visits to Hagia Sophia, Suleymaniye Mosque and Blue Mosque. You will be required to have a dress covering the shoulders and above the knees during these visits (for both man & women). Guests whose dress doesn’t cover the shoulders or above the knees, can purchase a single use dress from these sites.
- Our vehicles are disinfected daily at the end of each tour
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Pick up and drop off is included from centrally located hotels on the European Side. Pick up and drop off is also available from Cruise Ship Port. For guest staying in Airbnb and Apartments, please choose a hotel from the list located close to your address.
