• Blue Mosque - The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, often referred to as the Blue Mosque by visitors, features five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes. It showcases traditional Ottoman architecture and is regarded as the last great mosque of the classical era.
• Topkapi Palace - Topkapı Palace served as the center of the Ottoman Empire for over 380 years, housing 24 of the 36 Sultans. Converted into a museum in 1924, it is now one of Turkey’s most opulent museums, featuring both permanent and temporary exhibitions. The palace includes buildings and courtyards such as a treasury, apartments, bathhouses, harems, an armory, a holy relics section, as well as imperial halls, kitchens, and royal chambers, making a visit to Topkapi’s inner walls one of the world’s great wonders.

The treasures within include 13th-century Japanese porcelain, weaponry used by the Ottoman army, the 86-carat 4th largest diamond of its kind, the world-famous Topkapi Dagger, and many more.

• Sogukcesme Sokak - This charming street features beautiful historic houses leaning against the wall of Topkapi Palace. “Sogukcesme” translates to “the cold fountain” in English, named after the fountain located at its end.
• Sultanahmet Square - This picturesque square is an ideal spot to pause, relax, and capture photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
• Sultanahmet District - Known as the “Sultan Ahmet Center,” this area is the heart of the “Old City,” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were governed.
• Hagia Sophia Mosque - The Church of Divine Wisdom, a magnificent monument over fifteen hundred years old, is a must-see in Istanbul. It was constructed by Emperor Justinian in 532 AD to be the world’s largest place of worship.

• Topkapi Palace and Harem entry ticket (if all-inclusive option selected)
• Professional Guide
• Small Group

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratitudes
• Admission fees

Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace are two of the city’s unmissable cultural and historic sites. Focusing on these two places will allow you to concentrate on their beauty and unique histories at leisure, without rushing on to other sites. Save time by skipping the ticket line in Topkapı Palace with priority access, definitely a bonus whether it’s your first time in Istanbul or you’re a repeat visitor.

• Modest clothing should be preferred when visiting the Blue Mosque. Shorts for men or women should be below the knee. Women cover their heads and exposed shoulders with a scarf or shawl, skirt should be below the knee. For those who do not have suitable clothes, stands are available at the entrance. Overalls and headscarves are provided for free of charge.
• IF ALL INCLUSIVE OPTION IS NOT SELECTED: Entrance to Topkapı Palace (2000 TL or 55 EUR per person) is not included in the tour price. Once you pay your entrance fee (cash in Turkish Lira) to your tour guide, you will have the privilege of skipping the ticket queue. Please take this into consideration and have the entrance fee ready.
• ⚠️ Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the activity starts as finding a taxi and traffic congestion are always a problem.

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