About This Tour
Experience the captivating history and legends of Ottoman Istanbul on a small-group guided tour. Enjoy priority admission with skip-the-line tickets and an expert local guide. Explore the famed Harem—the sultans’ private quarters—plus the Holy Relics, Imperial Kitchens, Royal Court, and stunning tulip-filled terraced gardens. Take in panoramic Bosphorus views over the city. Your guide will offer personalized tips on what to visit next, and you’ll benefit from convenient pickup at Galata Port or a central meeting point in Sultanahmet.
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Meeting Point
We will meet at Galataport Clock Tower Square, next to the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a sign that says "Walks In Europe." Address: Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
We meet at Ersoy Bufe. This is a small food kiosk just by the side of the Hippodrome in Sultanahmet Square. It is across the German Fountain. Your guide will be in front of the Ersoy Bufe with a sign that says, “Walks in Europe.”
Special Instructions
Please meet your guide and join the tour. Your voucher is not an admission ticket. Your guide will have the necessary pre-reserved tickets with them.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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