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Rise & Fall Of Ottomans

Topkapı Palace

Dolmabahçe Palace

Hocapasa Kebap/Pide Shops

Rise & Fall Of Ottomans

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2024

Doğan M.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

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Istanbul

English, Turkish (Native)

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Doğan M.)

Up to 7 people

Starting from the first Turks emerge from Central Asia to Anatolia, how Ottomans became one of the world's biggest empire and how they collapsed.

This history-oriented program is my favoruite tour as a guide and this program contains two imperial palaces at the same day:

Topkapı Palace (50$) and Dolmabahçe Palace (40$)

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Sultanahmet Square, German Fountain

10:00 AM

Topkapı Palace

The magnificent days of the Ottoman Dynasty happened in this palace.

01:00 PM

Luch Break

We will drop at the Hocapasa Kebap Restourants Street to pick a local kebab shop. You can find more than 10 variations of Turkish kebab in this street

There are +42 licenced kebab variation in the turkish kitchen (:

02:30 PM

Dolmabahçe Palace

This palace seen the last days of the Ottoman dynasty and served as a White House for the young Turkiye Republic.

05:30 PM

Eminönü District, Spice Bazaar

(optional) Shopping in the spice bazaar or we can finish the program in here.

Ending Point

Eminönü district, near Spice Bazaar

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide Fee

Hotel Meet-up (optional)

Public Transportation

What‘s not included

Museum Tickets

Lunch Costs

Private driver and Transfer car (optional, please inform early)

Tour Important Information

We will use tram to reach locations (I got the public transportation cards for you).

If you need a transfer car, you can inform me (I don't recommend to use taxi in historical peninsula).

I can take/leave you to your hotel if you wish to use public transportation like locals :)

The lunch cost will be not more than 25/35$ and you'll love it.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2024

Doğan M.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Doğan M.

There is a saying in the Middle East called "hello". If you look in the dictionary; It will translate as "hello" but the real meaning of this word is "you will find friendship here, feel comfortable".

Merhaba, I'm Dogan. I am 27 years old, I have a degree in both international relations and international trade, a master's degree in guidance, and I am currently an art history student. I have been a student for many years and my area of expertise is having a pleasant time with a low budget - just like students.

Reviews

Louise N.

5 / 5

Apr 6, 2026

Classic Old City with Bosphorus Trip

Apr 6, 2026

Istanbul

8 hours

“Really interesting day”

Our guide Doğan, was punctual, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. He was good company. I Would highly recommend him.

Doğan M.

Thank you very much for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure spending time with you and being part of your trip. I’m glad you enjoyed the experience, and your feedback means a lot to me.