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Mosaic art is among the most unique kinds of art, with deep historical roots in Anatolia. The Great Palace Mosaic Museum in Istanbul includes about 250 of these huge ancient images made of thousands of tiny colored pieces if you want to view some of the best examples.
Mosaics from early Byzantine palaces are on show here, and they are fascinating historical objects that take us hundreds of years back in time. With the help of guides from Istanbul Tourist Pass who have significant history knowledge, you will be able to see this magnificent museum to its fullest.
Check out our Guided Tours Timetable and add Great Palace Mosaic Museum | Mosaic Art of Anatolia to your Istanbul itinerary today!
Mobile ticketing - No need for printed voucher, we're digital!
Duration - 90 minutes Check the time table to see starting times.
Instant confirmation - No reservation is required.
Guide - English
Highlights
Opportunity to see the best examples of mosaic art!
Don't miss any detail thanks to our tour guides with extensive historical knowledge!
There are more than 250 of these large ancient images made up of thousands of small colored pieces waiting for you!
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Entry to the Great Palace
Guide
Covid-19 precautions
Safety - All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Social - Distancing is maintained in museums
Mask - Wearing mask is mandatory during museum visit
Limited Visitors - To reduce crowds, the number of visitors is limited
One of the most unique styles of art that has strong bonds to the history of Anatolia is the mosaic art. If you ever want to see some of its best examples, there are more than 250 of these large ancient images made of thousands of small colored pieces in the Great Palace Mosaic Museum Istanbul
The mosaics exhibited here are from the early Byzantine palaces and they are wonderful historical artifacts that take us centuries back in time. If you are interested in a Great Palace Mosaic Museum tour, here is every bit of detail you might want to know before your visit.
With the help of our tour guides with immense history knowledge, you will have the chance to experience this wonderful museum at its best.
Monday: No tours
Tuesdays: No tours
Wednesday to Sundays: 10:30
The approximate duration is 45 minutes
Please meet your guide at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour start time.
Click for Meeting Point's Picture.
View TimetableThe tour starts at the main bus stop for BUSFORUS ISTANBUL at Sultanahmet Square. Look out for the red double-decker buses. It's about 20 metres (65 ft) in front of the Hagia Sophia Museum.
To get to Sultanahmet Square, take the T1 Bağılar - Kabataş tram and get off at Sultanahmet station. Walk towards Hagia Sophia and keep an eye out for the Big Bus stop.
Our guides carry a white flag with Istanbul Tourist Pass logo.
The guided tours are performed in English.
The tour starts at the main bus stop for BUSFORUS ISTANBUL at Sultanahmet Square. Click "Get Directions" above to find the location on Google Maps.
The tour doesn't require a reservation in advance.
Istanbul Tourist Pass holders do not pay admission at museum.
You cannot enter the museum without tour guide.
By having the Istanbul Tourist Pass®, you can visit more than 60+ attractions in Istanbul. You can save huge amount of time and money by not waiting in the long queues or paying fees at the entrances of the museums or for other facilities and activities. You can buy the Istanbul Tourist Pass®️ for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 or 10 days. So many attractions are available with Istanbul Tourist Pass®️ such as Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahçe Palace, Sapanca Lake daily tour, Dinner on the Bosphorus, Istanbul Airport Shuttle etc. included in the pass. For more details and updated attractions available with the pass can be found on website.
No, this attraction cannot be accessed directly by presenting the digital Pass at the museum. You need to enter with the tour guide.
You can find meeting location at "Hours & Meeting" section, our guides carry a white flag with the logo of Istanbul Tourist Pass®
You can find tour hours at "Hours & Meeting" section. Please meet your guide at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour start time.
The Great Palace Mosaics Museum, which is open from 09:00 am in the morning to 19:30 pm in the summer season, accepts visitors between 09:00 am and 19:00 pm in the winter months.
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Among Turkey's number one tourist attractions, thanks to its cultural beauties and elements. By visiting the museum with the Istanbul Tourist Pass, you can have information about the culture of the country and examine the mosaics one by one.