Istanbul: Ottoman Relics Guided Tour at Istanbul City Tours

Explore Istanbul's Ottoman era on this half-day guided tour. Start at Topkapi Palace, the grand residence of Ottoman Sultans. See the palace's jewels and learn about the Sultans and their families. Visit the Holy Mantle and the Chamber of Sacred Relics for traces of historical significance. Then, visit Hagia Irene Church, a Byzantine architectural marvel built in the 4th century. Learn about its history as the "Church of Holy Wisdom" and see its original Byzantine features, largely unchanged during its conversion.