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Please also check my Trip Advisor page, "Ali's Protravel & Tours," where we have received 277 five-star ratings and reviews. . The experience lasts about 4 hours and includes two parts: Cultural and Shopping. Meet at 10 am in front of Ayasofya to visit the Topkapi Palace Museum for 2 hours. Explore various sections, including kitchens and holy relics. Afterward, head to the Grand Bazaar area to visit a rug store. With a professional local guide, you'll find a genuine handmade Turkish rug, ensuring good quality, fair price, safe payment, and secure shipping. The tour ends in the Grand Bazaar area and runs every day except Sunday.. . https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293974-d3570940-Reviews-Ali_s_Protravel_Tours-Istanbul.html
The Topkapi Palace was the administration center of the Ottoman empire and also home of the Turkish Emperors and played a prominent part in the history of Ottoman Empire. This museum is a fascinating landmark, and definitely a must-see attraction. Guests will be meeting with the guide in front of the palace and visiting all the palace courtyards including the Harem quarters, the kitchens, the armory exhibition, treasury exhibiton (if open), holy relics,exhibiton and terraces etc in a 3 hour long, privately guided tour. It is full of history with exciting stories and things to see. There will be a short visit to the Grand Bazaar or Spice Bazaar if interested for safe shopping with guide after the palace tour. Fast track entry tickets for the palace and harem will be arranged and included. Closed on Tuesdays
Our tour ends at the Grand Bazaar after 30 minutes guided tour of inside the Bazaar. We may visit carpet store if interested or / leather / tile / handbag shops in the Grand Bazaar if requested...if not, then we will pass on that part. Closed on Sunday
Topkapi Palace and Rug Shopping with Expert - Private lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $125 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is At the entrance area of Ayasofya. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 verified reviews; it is run by Private tour guide Ali YALNIZ. Most-mentioned highlights: Licensed Tour Guide.
Main residence of the Ottoman Sultans for around 400 years, its architecture is amazing. This palace is now a museum. I recommend having Private Guide
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Ali is extremely knowledgeable about the history and politics of Istanbul. His English is perfect when describing everything . He also does food tours and as we were walking around learning about the history and culture, we have the BEST baklava ever!! Highly recommend - 10 star service
Thank you for your support with nice review and 5 star rating..It is highly appreciated!
Ali made Istanbul come to life! What would have been generic sight seeing by ourselves or a less knowledgeable guide, became a vibrant excursion filled with history and cultural relevance. He is incredibly intelligent and was able to put all the information and history we saw into context and easily understandable. Great shopping and food recommendations from him as well.
Thank you so much for such a great review, rating and your support ! Highly appreciated...
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