Ottoman Relics Tour (Half Day Afternoon Tour)

The Ottoman Empire, which was founded in 1299 and continued its existence for 624 years, is one of the most important empires in world history. This empire trained the best artists and masters of the period in the fields of culture, art, and music. The artifacts remaining from the Ottoman Empire, of course, do not end with counting. It is highly recommended to join the Ottoman Relics Tour to discover these traces left by the Ottoman Empire. You have the chance to travel in history by just dedicating your afternoon to this tour.

Tour Highlights:

-Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace is one of the most important touristic places in Istanbul. The empire, which lasted 600 years, was ruled by this palace for 400 years. It was built by Fatih Sultan Mehmed (Mehmed II) and used as the administrative, educational and artistic center of the Ottoman Empire. Topkapi Palace covers an area of approximately 300 thousand square meters. It is considered one of the largest palace museums in the world with its unique Ottoman architecture, collections, and approximately 300,000 archive documents.

-Hagia Irene Church

Hagia Irene Church is known as one of the first churches built by the Byzantine Empire in Istanbul. The name means holy peace in Greek. It was the second-largest church in the empire after Hagia Sophia. In addition, Hagia Irene is the only church with an atrium that has survived the Byzantine Empire. It is located inside the Topkapi Palace and today serves as a museum.

If you want to see historical buildings with this beautiful architecture, book your place on the Ottoman Relics Tour. Topkapi Palace, the heart of the Ottoman Empire, will take your breath away with its magnificence and historical ambiance.

Important Note:

-This tour is not operated on Tuesday.
-Harem is not included in the program and the visit is due to an extra entrance fee.
-Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs.
-There is no pick up services from the hotels for this tour