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Skip the lines and enter the Topkapı Palace, home to the Ottoman Sultans for almost 400 years, and enjoy a guided tour.
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Tour the UNESCO World Heritage site – Topkapı Palace along with an expert multilingual local guide and enjoy priority admission with skip-the-line access.
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Explore the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.
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Admire the lavish interiors, see the brilliant artifacts on display, and bask in the glory of the Ottoman Era.
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Visit the Harem section and see the lavishly decorated marble hallways, and arched doorways with over 400 rooms!
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Fun Fact: The Palace has 20 chimneys in the kitchen, where roughly 800 employees worked making this the largest kitchen in the Ottoman Empire at the time.
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- 1-hour guided tour
- English-speaking guide
- Skip-the-ticket-line entry to Topkapi Palace
- Access to Harem Section
- Audio guide for IOS & Android is available in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. Instructions to download will be shared with your ticket. Do bring your own headphones.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Anca
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Amazing palace, the guide was profesional, knowledgeable and witty. We had a great tine.Justin
Sep, 2025Verified booking
Head out made the entire experience of booking this tour, easy and hassle free. My guide G was excellent and gave a great tour. I enjoyed him in his energy. I only wish I would've had more time at the palace.. wonderful experience and I'd recommend; thank you.
Barbara
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Our guide was very thorough in explaining the history and architecture of the Topkapi Palace. The meeting place was easy to find and the tour started on time.Aisha
Aug, 2025Verified booking
It was a wonderful experience. An initial glitch regarding the guided tour but the issue was resolved quickly. Topkapi palace was grand. Every section was amazing, absolutely loved the holy relics section. Our guide Busa was very good and knowledgeable, she answered all the questions. You need almost half a day to see the whole palace but it is worth it.
Chiara
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Our guide Cem was super! We were a small group, she explained the history of the palace and the city without ever making us bored and suggesting how it was best to continue to visit the smaller rooms on our own, about which she gave us historical and artistic notions enriched by interesting anecdotes!
Queue less, see more
See the spectacular Topkapı Palace for yourself, the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400 years. As the most visited museum in Turkey, Topkapı Palace is an absolute must-see, so make sure to add it to your itinerary! This ticket has everything to make your visit convenient: skip-the-line entry, the services of a representative who will lead you to the entrance, and the company of an expert guide. Topkapı Palace is home to many unique collections on display. Follow your expert guide as they narrate the fascinating history of the palace and all that you see around you.
A journey through history
You'll find here weapons of the Ottoman Army, beautiful fabrics, jewels, and art. The Palace kitchen boasts an astonishing collection of Chinese and Japanese porcelain too. See the Holy Relics Chamber, which contains items associated with legendary historical figures. Find here personal artifacts of the Prophet Muhammad, the staff of Moses, and the sword of David, to name only a few. What a collection! There's all this and more to explore here. Don't miss it for the world! Explore the Harem, once ruled by the Queen Mother who wielded domestic and political power. Admire the Turkish baths, Sultan's apartments, rooms of the Chief Black Eunuch, Queen Mother's rooms, and many more.
What to bring
- Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.
- Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
Additional information
- You skip the ticket lines but you cannot skip the security check. The security check can take up to 60 minutes during peak seasons.
- Audio app for IOS and Android is available in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.
- Children will be asked to present their valid passports at the entrance of the museums in order to validate their age.
- This attraction cannot be accessed directly by presenting the digital Pass at the museum. You need to enter with the tour guide.
- It is mandatory for guests to use a headset during the tour. For this reason, be sure to bring your ID card with you when you come to the Topkapi Palace Tour. ID cards will be taken during the use of the headset and will be returned at the end of the tour.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to your guide.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
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Kindly ensure that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions
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