Istanbul: Explore Topkapi Palace & Harem with Museum Ticket & Audio Guide
Duration
3 hours
Free cancellation
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Last Minute Availability
Skip the ticket line
Audio guide included
Highlights
- Benefit of the two in one ticket including the Topkapi Palace & Harem Museum
- Skip the ticket lines and easily enter the palace with a host leading the way
- Be flexible and join any one available time slots during the day
- Entry times: 09:30,10:00,10:30,11:00,11:30,12:00,12:30,13:00,14:00, 15:00,16:00
- Stay inside at both Museums as long as you'd like
Included
- Host at Topkapi Palace and Harem Museum
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Topkapi Palace skip-the-line ticket
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Harem Museum skip-the-line ticket
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Hagia Sofia skip-the-line ticket (if option selected)
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Basilica Cistern skip-the-line ticket (if option selected)
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Audio guide app (available in 5 languages)
Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Live tour guide
Meeting Point
Full Description
Book your visit to Topkapi Palace and choose from multiple timed entry slots (excluding Tuesdays) at 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, or 16:00. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the meeting point near the palace’s main gate.
With skip-the-line entry and a personal smartphone audio guide, explore the palace and the Harem at your own pace. After meeting your host, enter the palace and launch your audio guide to uncover the rich history of the Ottoman Empire, its rulers, and their fascinating lifestyle.
Wander through the palace grounds, gardens, and historic halls while admiring centuries-old architecture, royal collections, and intricate artwork. Discover the sultans’ and queens’ lives, marvel at exquisite jewelry, and view sacred religious relics. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the palace terraces.
For a more comprehensive experience, you can upgrade your ticket to include Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern over two days.
Know Before You Go
- Free Admission for Children Aged 0–6
- All children aged 0 to 6 are eligible for free admission to the venue.
- To receive a free ticket, you must present the child's passport to the authorized staff at the entrance.
- If the child's passport is not presented, a standard admission ticket must be purchased.
- Even though you'll skip the ticket lines, there's a mandatory security check, which may take up to 30 minutes during the high season
- Please note that this is not a guided tour. You will meet only the host, and they will bring you inside the Topkapi Palace and Harem.
- The app requires internet to download but it does not require internet to use once it has been downloaded.
- Headphones
- Downloaded app
- Charged Smartphone
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