Istanbul Half Day Afternoon Tour: Topkapi Palace and Little Hagia Sophia

Istanbul, Turkey

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a half-day tour of Istanbul to visit Topkapi Palace and Little Hagia Sophia. Starting at the palace, learn about this former royal residence of the Ottoman Empire and see its display of jewelry. Then admire the early Byzantine architecture of Little Hagia Sophia, a mosque that dates back to the 6th century.

Half-day tour to two of Istanbul's top historical attractions
Visit Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans
See its collection of Ottoman jewelry
Explore Little Hagia Sophia, one of the most important early Byzantine buildings in Istanbul

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We pick up central located hotels. If your hotel is located outside of our city limits, we might need to apply a supplement. Please contact us to check your hotel location before arrival.

Start time
.1:30 pm

Itinerary

TopkapI Palace

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Little Hagia Sophia Mosque and Cultural Centre

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 16 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Visit to the Harem in Topkapi Palace is not included. Entrance will be at your own expense. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, instead you will take a Bosphorus Cruise
Minimum 2 passanger apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements.
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
We as KARAVAN TRAVEL, want to ensure the minds of travelers that, all the necessary safety measures and precautions will be maintained at all times; hand sanitizer will be available, masks will be given out, seats will be blocked out on coaches, reduced groups sizes and social distancing measures will be taking against COVID-19 infections. We will follow up the new regulations/restrictions permanently and update our procedures accordingly.
Important Information Regarding the Restoration Works at Hagia Sophia: A comprehensive restoration project is currently underway at Hagia Sophia Mosque to improve its earthquake resistance. As part of the project, the main dome is being reinforced and a temporary steel protective structure is being installed. The restoration is expected to take approximately 3–5 years. During this period, the mosque will remain open to visitors, and guests will continue to have access to view the historic mosaics.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

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Excellent tour of Topkapi and Little Hagia Sophia

Chitra_T, Jul 2026

We had an excellent knowledgeable tour guide who picked us up at our hotel and drove us to first see Little Hagia Sophia and then to Topkapi palace. We had already been to the grand bazaar which was in the itinerary so he agreed to skip it and spend the time in the palace instead which was wonderful. He gave us all the history and background and answered all our questions and we loved learning so much. It was truly a fantastic experience. So worth it!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated our guide’s knowledge and flexibility. It was a pleasure showing you around Istanbul, and we hope to welcome you again in the future!