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Topkapi Palace and Harem

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Istanbul Tour Guide - Emine F.

Joined 2021

Emine F.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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This tour is for the travellers who want to know Topkapi Palace deeply with its harem. There has always been two different life in this palace, one for the men of the court which includes Sultan, all other politicians, soldiers, Enderun students, other one is for women including wives, concubines, daughters of Sultan. Throughout history very few people entered into harem, this has been the reason of curiosity. We will picture the life in harem together.

Itinerary

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

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel or at a determined point.

09:30 AM

At your hotel.

We will meet in the lobby of your hotel.

10:00 AM

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace became home and headquarters for Ottoman Dynasty for four centuries. Built by the Sultan Mehmed The Conqueror and housed Ottoman Dynasty for centuries. It is located on a prominent hill, easy to see Bosphorus and Golden Horn sea traffic which was important for a harbour city. Without harem visit it is not possible to fully understand the life and administration in the palace as women always interfered in politics especially Queenmother. Let's walk through the narrow corridors of harem and talk about concubines, eunuchs, wives, queenmothers and so on...

12:30 PM

At your hotel or another spot you want.

End of the tour.

Ending Point

At your hotel or at a determined point.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

Guidance fee

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What‘s not included

Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace and harem. (22 USD)

Tour Important Information

Please note that Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays.

lt is a walking tour.

Hotel pick up is provided only if you stay in Sultanahmet area, if your hotel is in another neighbourhood, we should set a meeting point close to Topkapı Palace.

To visit Holy Relics section women will need a scarf.

This tour is not available on Tuesdays.

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Istanbul Tour Guide - Emine F.

Joined 2021

Emine F.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Emine F.

Hello,

I am a licenced tour guide based in Istanbul but can organize tours throughout Turkey. I have been guiding tours since 2009. I graduated from Gazi University Travel Guidance and Tourism Management Programme in 2004. I worked as a travel agent and organized tours in Turkey for American, Australian and Canadian guests before I start working as a guide. I am happier working outside of the office as I am a free spirit. I like sharing our rich history, delicious cuisine, unique architecture with travellers. Turkey is a great pot where many cultures melted in. Throughout centuries different cultures like Greeks, Armenians, Turks, Jewish lived in same land and their cultures became part of this land, their spirits still live in Turkey. That's the reason we have such a great cuisine, rich history and culture. Turkey has a lot to offer and I have a lot to share with my guests. Please welcome.

Reviews

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Jennifer B.

5 / 5
Mar 25, 2023

Bursa Tour

Bursa
6 hours

Customized

Outstanding guide in Bursa

This tour was a wonderful experience. Our guide had extensive knowledge of the area. She customized the tour to accommodate all of our request. She also was able to assist us with transportation and other needs in the area. I would highly recommend using her for any services in Bursa or Turkey.

Jennifer B.

Dear Jennifer, Thank you for your great review. l wish you have a great stay in Turkey. And hope to meet again one day. All the best, Emine

T

Tariq L.

5 / 5
Aug 11, 2022

Bursa City Tour

Bursa
7 hours

Customized

Emine is amazing and full of knowledge.

Our family had a private day tour of Bursa with Emine. Communication with her prior to the tour was pretty good. Emine showed up on time on the day of tour. We found her to be quite friendly, knowledgeable, and warm. Her English and communication skills were awesome. We had decided places of interest in advance. Emine let us took us our time and was on pace with us throughout the day. She was quite knowledgeable about each place and demonstrated historical facts in details. Best part, she took us to shopping which was a high on our list! Overall, Emine was fabulous.

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