Topkapi Palace + Harem

We will visit with you one of the most popular and most visited palaces in Istanbul – Topkapi Palace. Located in the historical area of the city, on a peninsula, between the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn. This palace is one of the special buildings of the city, it keeps thousands of years of history and secrets of the Ottoman Empire.

Topkapi Palace was built by Fatih Sultan Mehmed after the conquest of Istanbul by the Ottoman Empire.

Topkapi was the administrative, educational and artistic center of the Ottoman Empire, for about 400 years until the arrival of the 31st Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Abdülmecid. At one time, the palace served as a residence for sultans and their families.

Harem

Walking through the palace, we will visit the most mysterious and fascinating, with its architectural details, part of it - the Harem. Walking through the Harem, which has about 400 interconnected rooms, fascinates and inspires every visitor.

It is quite easy to get lost in this part of the palace, many rooms, corridors, various apartments and small courtyards similar to each other can easily seem like labyrinths with no exits and entrances. But we will guide you through each of them, tell you about the secrets, secrets and interests of the stories that took place here.

Süleymaniye Mosque

In each city there is a list of places to visit and during our tour we will visit the Süleymaniye Mosque, as it is the first place in the list of special places in Istanbul. A magnificent creation by the architect Sinan.

The Süleymaniye Mosque is one of the most important examples of classical architecture of the Ottoman Empire.

It is located in the Fatih district, close to the Spice Bazaar, Grand Bazaar and has great religious significance.

The Süleymaniye Mosque is known among the public as "the mosque that will not be destroyed forever." This name emphasizes that the construction is extremely durable. 

The building was distinguished not only by its religious mission, but also by its educational goals. It is known that at one time it was used as a social complex.

Tombs of Sultan Suleiman and Roxolana

After a walk through the mosque, we will go with you to the tomb of the famous Sultan Suleiman and his beloved Roxolana.

The tombs are located in the backyard of the Süleymaniye Mosque. The tomb of Hürrem Sultan (Roksolana received this name after her conversion to Islam) is located next to her husband, in an octagonal building, made according to all the traditions of the Ottoman Empire of that time.

You will see the tombs not only of the famous Sultan and his wife, but also of their children Hatice and Mehmed Sultan.

Shehzade Mosque

This is not the end of our tour, we will visit the no less significant and interesting mosque of Istanbul - Shehzade.

This mosque was built by the famous Turkish architect Mimar Sinan, and it was from it that his brilliant career began. 

A huge square base with a chic central dome was the architect's calling card.

Şehzade Mosque marked the beginning of the architectural style of Istanbul, which we used to call the "Ottoman style".

• Services of a licensed guide
• Transportation along the route
• Round-trip pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Istanbul

• Entrance fees to museums
• Tip
• Dinner