Istanbul Topkapi Walking Tour Excursion Reviews

Topkapi Palace itself was good but the diamonds & jewellery were amazing.

Provider: Cunard Line

Excellent tour, lots of greenery. Had a lovely lunch at 12 including wine. The underground cistern was amazing, thoroughly recommend going there. The Grand Bazaar was very big. Carpet demo was good although the carpets were very expensive. I felt sorry for the carpet demo people the next day in Kusadasi as i didnt know we were seeing that again and made a quick exit.

Provider: Princess Cruises

The same tour guide was with us for all the places we went in Istanbul and she was really great. She was very informative all day long and our lunch was exceptional. We want to return to Istanbul for several more days - it is a great, clean, and extremely interesting city.

Provider: MSC Cruises

Very impressive. We found the Harem section worth the extra money.

Provider: Independent Operator

So much to see at Topkapi Palace. We really enjoyed seeing all the various parts of it, but again our tour guide was underwhelming in her explanations overall, so that may have colored our less than enthusiastic rating of this expansive place. However, we were glad to have seen it. Lots of interesting costumes, jewels, and weaponry.

Provider: Independent Operator

The Topkapi Palace used to be the residence of the Ottoman Sultans. We moved from room to room to view the Treasury and particularly enjoyed the view of Istanbul from the terrace.

Provider: Independent Operator

A great look into the age of the Sultans. Check out the armory and the below-the-floor exhibit. Lots to see, get there early to avoid the crowds.

Provider: Celebrity Cruises

A little less time here and more time at the Grand Bazaar. Everyone sat around for 30 minutes after seeing everything.

Provider: Princess Cruises

We booked a private tour of Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar. All are in walking distance of each other. Our guide was wonderful and well informed. This is a beautiful city to sail into, with the Bosporus Strait dividing it. You could easily stay here several days to really experience it and may return one day.

Provider: Independent Operator

This was a Sunday visit the day before a public holiday. You'd have been forgiven for thinking that all 16 million of Istanbul's inhabitants were out visiting its historical sights, together with its 5000 persistent and often aggressive street vendors. The palace and museum were overcrowded and it was difficult trying to see the exhibits. We did spend a few fleeting seconds looking at the famous jewel encrusted dagger and the 82 carat diamond and that was about it. You couldn't stand still and linger. Glad I had the opportunity to see it nonetheless.

Provider: Regent Seven Seas Cruises