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Relish an insightful tour of the Topkapi Palace and its harem with exclusive fast track tickets. Get a chance to see all of its rooms, galleries, and gardens, and learn the story of the harem firsthand from an expert historian guide!
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Explore the home and headquarters of the Ottoman Empire during the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Avoid the long queues and get easy entry into Topkapi Palace with skip-the-line tickets.
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With an English-speaking historian guide by your side, delve into the rich history and culture of the Topkapi Palace.
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Discover one of Istanbul’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites and explore its expansive museum collection along with the Harem section.
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Learn more about the sights you see from an immersive audio guide.
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- 1-hour tour of Topkapi Palace
- Skip-the-line entry
- All-area access including Harem
- Expert English-speaking historian guide
- Audio guide
- 2-hour Historian Guide (Optional)
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.
Sophie
Sep, 2025Verified booking
After a three-hour walking tour in the morning, we arrived tired at Topkapi in the afternoon. But Ozzy was an excellent guide. He highlighted the key sights and entertained us with anecdotal information. Personally, I wouldn’t have minded if the tour had lasted longer than an hour.
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!
The Topkapi Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as the headquarters of the Ottoman Empire during the 15th and 16th centuries. The palace complex houses hundreds of chambers, rooms, and gardens, and the most important ones are accessible to the public. Your ticket includes a fast track admission into the historic attraction, saving you nearly 2 hours of time With an expert historian guide by your side, you can learn some of the greatest secrets of the Ottomans.
The tour will begin at the Topkapi cafe/Meeting Pub OUTSIDE Topkapi Palace. You will hear engrossing tales as you pass through each of the famous gates and learn surprising facts and details of legendary figures.
The final stop is at the Imperial Harem, where your guide will entertain you with some more legends and myths about the attraction. By the end of the tour, you will have had a much better understanding of Ottoman history!
Important Information
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Don't forget to carry your camera with you.
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Wear comfortable footwear as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
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While the ticket ensures that you skip the entry lines, you cannot avoid the security lines. This can take up to 30 minutes during peak season.
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Audio App for IOS & Android is available in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish & Turkish.
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Children will be asked to present their valid passports at the entrance of the museums in order to validate their age.
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Please note that this attraction cannot be accessed directly by presenting the digital Pass at the museum. You need to enter with the tour guide.
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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 shortly
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone along with a valid photo ID at the meeting point
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry a valid photo ID for verification
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Please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays
Meeting Point
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Meet your Istanbul Welcome Card Tour Guide at the "Topkapi Cafe / Meeting Pub" OUTSIDE Topkapi Palace, across the Carpet Museum.
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Please note you cannot go directly to the Topkapi Palace. Meet your guide at the meeting point, who will then take you to the palace
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