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Rahmi Koç Museum, Panorama 1453 and Turkic World Cultural Houses Tour
The culture of the Turkic world, the conquest of Istanbul, industrial history and the Maiden's Tower: four different experiences in a single day.
- Duration
- About 8 hours
- Tour type
- Istanbul city tour · Day trip
- Departure
- Istanbul
- Catalogue
- Page 8
The price is prepared according to your dates, group size and preferences.
About the tour
With a guide, you first visit the Turkic World Culture Houses in Topkapı, then the Panorama 1453 History Museum, which tells the story of the conquest in a 360-degree painting.
At the Rahmi M. Koç Museum on the shore of the Golden Horn, you explore collections on the history of transport, industry and communications. In the afternoon you cross by boat from Salacak to the Maiden's Tower.
Send us your dates and group size for Rahmi M. Koç and Panorama 1453 and we will tailor the programme to your group.
Tour programme
Times follow the programme in the catalogue; there may be small changes depending on traffic, weather and the group's pace.
Programme for the day
Departure
Guided visits to the Turkic World Culture Houses, the Panorama 1453 History Museum and the Rahmi M. Koç Museum
Boat from Salacak to the Maiden's Tower; photo stop and return
Departure for the return journey
Arrival
Places to see
Turkic World Culture Houses
Houses in the Turkic World Culture Quarter, opened in 2009 inside Topkapı Culture Park in Zeytinburnu. The houses of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, the TRNC, Tatarstan and Bashkortostan display everyday objects, musical instruments, traditional costumes and handicrafts; you can also see Kazakh and Kyrgyz yurts and replicas of the Orkhon Inscriptions.
Panorama 1453 History Museum
Located in Topkapı, opposite the land walls, the museum opened on 31 January 2009. The 360-degree panoramic painting on the inner surface of a dome 38 metres in diameter brings to life the conquest of Istanbul by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror on 29 May 1453, at the moment the walls were breached.
Rahmi M. Koç Museum
Founded by Rahmi M. Koç, the museum opened on 13 December 1994 in Hasköy on the shore of the Golden Horn. It occupies the historic Lengerhane building, where anchors and chains were made for the Ottoman navy, and the shipyard site established by Şirket-i Hayriye in 1861. The collection focuses on the history of transport, industry and communications, with road and rail vehicles and maritime and aviation exhibits on display.
Maiden's Tower
A historic tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus, about 200 metres off the Üsküdar shore. It is known to have been built in 1110 under the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos; the present stone structure was renewed in the 18th century. After restoration work that began in 2021, it reopened to visitors in May 2023.
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What's covered and notes
Included in the programme
- Guided visits at the museums
- The programme includes the boat crossing from Salacak to the Maiden's Tower
Good to know
- The price is prepared according to your dates, group size and preferences, and is sent to you in writing together with the included services.
Who is it for?
- School and student groupsA pace suited to the age group, planned together with the teacher and group leader.
- FamiliesA programme that participants of all ages can enjoy together.
- History and culture enthusiastsDiscover historic and cultural heritage on site, with a guide's commentary.
Practical information
Best time to go
As the programme is mostly indoors in museums, it can be done all year round; still, spring and autumn in Istanbul are mild while winter is cool and rainy, so the spring months are more comfortable for the outdoor sections.
What to bring and know
- The programme involves a lot of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Dress in layers for the season; the wind can be cool on the shore and on the hill.
- The vehicles and machines at the Rahmi M. Koç Museum are a hit with families with children; plan your time well.
Rahmi M. Koç and Panorama 1453 as a school trip
The history of the conquest, science and technology, and cultural diversity in a single programme. A full but balanced day for middle and high school groups.
Frequently asked questions
Is the programme busy?
It is a full day covering four different places. For younger age groups, one of the stops can be dropped to plan a calmer pace.
When is the best time for Rahmi M. Koç and Panorama 1453?
As the programme is mostly indoors in museums, it can be done all year round; still, spring and autumn in Istanbul are mild while winter is cool and rainy, so the spring months are more comfortable for the outdoor sections.
What is included in the price?
What is covered for transport, guiding, admission fees and meals is stated in writing in the quote, according to your dates, group size and preferences. Services marked as extras in the catalogue are charged separately.
Can you pick us up from our school or organisation?
The departure point is planned according to the group's location. Whether pick-up from your school, workplace or another point you choose is possible is confirmed at the quote stage.
How can I get a quote for the Rahmi M. Koç and Panorama 1453 tour?
You can fill in the form on this page, message us on WhatsApp or call 0212 232 09 80. Sharing your dates, group size and, if applicable, your school or organisation details will speed up the quote.
What group sizes is it organised for?
The programme can be planned for anything from individual participants to large school and corporate groups. As the number of people determines vehicle and guide planning, simply state it in your quote request.
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