Guided tour

Turkish & Islamic Art Museum: Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

Activity provider: Istanbul Tourist Pass®
Guided tour

Turkish & Islamic Art Museum: Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

Activity provider: Istanbul Tourist Pass®

From US$ 16.17 per person

With an experienced guide by your side you will be free to peruse the museum and marvel at the artworks whilst your guide ensures your experience is also educational.

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Duration 30 minutes
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a visit to the Turkish & Islamic Art Museum located on Ibrahim Pasha Palace
  • See one of the world's biggest carpet collections
  • Enjoy a guided tour
Full description
Enjoy a totally unique art experience with a ticket and guided tour package of the the Ibrahim Paşa Palace. This unique building, currently housing the largest selection of Turkish and Islamic artworks is a stone structure just as beautiful as the artwork it houses. During your guided tour of the museum you will have access to the building's ceremony room and second court, where the collections are held.  Skip the line and walk straight in with your friendly and informative guide as you explore the world's biggest carpet collection, including rare carpets from the Seljuk Empire, Iranian and Caucasian regions. You can also marvel at collections of hand-written calligraphy, imperial edicts, ancient Qurans and other written works. Witness a very wide collection of articles made of wood, glass, ceramic and stone by artists from former Islamic regions, all of which are on display at the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum.
Includes
  • Entry ticket to Turkish & Islamic Art Museum
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Free time in palace
  • Transport to meeting point
  • Tips / Gratitudes

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Meeting point

BusForUs Sultanahmet Stop. In front of Hagia Sophia. Look out for the red double-decker buses.

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Important information

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  • Please note that this attraction cannot be visited without the guide
Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

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Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    5/5

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John was very knowledgeable guide! We learned so much! It’s not a huge museum, so with 10 y old twins we had a great time! If you would like to know more about Islam, see artifacts from the thousands years ago and find out more about Turkey, it’s place for you.

September 6, 2020

Product ID: 192921