Istanbul: Explore Topkapi Palace & Harem with Museum Ticket & Audio Guide
Duration
6 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
English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Live Tour Guide
English,
Highlights
- To tour Topkapi Palace, bypass the ticket office.
- Explore the palace at your own pace using the audio guide app.
- Enjoy the best views of the Bosphorus River and the Golden Horn.
- Tour the palace with a licensed English-speaking guide.
- Listen to an audio guide in your native language.
Included
- Skip-the-line entry into Topkapı Palace
- Access to Harem Museum
- Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
- The services of a representative who will lead you to the entrance
- 2-hour guided tour of Topkapi Palace & Basilica Cistern with entry tickets (optional)
- English-speaking guide (optional)
Excluded
- Tips
- Headphones
Meeting Point
Full Description
Once the royal residence of Turkish sultans for centuries, Topkapi Palace provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich history of the Ottoman Empire. A visit to this iconic landmark is considered a must-do experience in Istanbul.
With this convenient ticket, bypass the long queues and enjoy a seamless entry while avoiding the heat. Enhance your visit with an audio guide, available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish, to learn about the palace’s remarkable legacy in your preferred language.
Formerly the heart of the Ottoman Empire, Topkapi Palace showcases its grandeur through breathtaking architecture, reflecting the opulence of the sultans who once ruled. Today, it stands as Turkey’s most treasured cultural landmark and an extraordinary testament to its imperial past.
Know Before You Go
- Entry to Topkapi Palace is only possible with an official representative. Meet your guide at the designated meeting point, who will escort you inside.
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
- The audio guide app is available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish, with usage instructions provided in your ticket voucher.
- Internet access at the museum and pier is limited, so download the audio guide app in advance. Once downloaded, the app works offline but requires GPS activation.
- Once inside, explore the palace at your own pace and stay until the closing time of 5 PM.
- Please bring your headphones to listen to the audio guide.
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