Question 1

Can I visit the Harem during my Topkapi Palace guided tour?

Accepted Answer

The Harem is a six-floored complex, but only one floor of the Harem is open for visitors. Some tour tickets include access to the Harem, but some tickets do not. If you wish to visit the Harem on your Topkapi Palace guided tour, you can easily purchase the tickets from the ticket booth located in front of the Harem.

Question 2

What will I see on my Topkapi Palace Guided Tour?

Accepted Answer

You will see the First Courtyard, Second Courtyard, Harem, Third Courtyard and the Fourth Courtyard on your Topkapi Palace guided tour. These attractions have various rooms that have exhibits that showcase artifacts such as palace clocks, the Imperial wardrobe, and the Imperial jewels.

Question 3

Should I pre-book my tour tickets for the Topkapi Palace guided tour?

Accepted Answer

We do recommend that you pre-book your tickets for the Topkapi Palace guided tour. Most tour tickets offer skip-the-line entry, which gives you priority entry into the Topkapi Palace. However, to visit the Harem, you will need to purchase another ticket from the ticket booth located outside the Harem.

Question 4

Can I click pictures on my Topkapi Palace guided tour?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, photography is prohibited in all the halls of the Topkapi Palace, so you will not be able to click any pictures on your guided tour.

Question 5

Are audio guides available for the Topkapi Palace guided tour?

Accepted Answer

Yes, audio guides are available for the Topkapi Palace guided tour. The audio guides come in nine different languages; these are English, Polish, Spanish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Turkish, Russian, and Italian.

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