Topkapi Palace Guided Tour: Skip The Line and Discover Istanbul's Historic Gem

Discover the historic gem of Istanbul with a guided tour of the Topkapi Palace. Skip the line and explore the magnificent architecture and rich history of this iconic Ottoman residence and museum.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Topkapi Palace - Skip the line and get direct entry to the most distinguished museum in Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. Enjoy a narrated tour through its premises, featuring four alluring courtyards, including the Audience Hall, High Court, Historical Kitchens, and The Treasury.

The initial purpose of the palace served as a residence for the Sultan; presently, it serves as a museum. Key attractions within the palace include the harem, treasury, kitchens, among others.

What's Included
  • Guidance in English
  • Skip the ticket line Entry to Topkapi Palace
What's Not Included
  • Harem section entrance ticket
Additional Information

Experience an expedited entry to Turkey’s and the Balkan Peninsula’s paramount museum. Uncover the remarkable history of the Topkapi Palace, constructed from 1466 to 1478, which stood as the prestigious residence and administrative hub for the Ottoman Sultans for more than four centuries.

During a captivating one-hour tour, your guide will narrate the enthralling saga of the palace, allowing you to grasp its significance within the Ottoman Empire. Be awe-inspired by the splendid architectural magnificence that adorns this significant monument. The location of the palace is just behind the Hagia Sophia in the historical city center of Istanbul. The original use of the palace was the house for the Sultan; today, the palace is functioning as a museum. Important highlights in this palace are; the harem, treasury, kitchens, and many more.

Location
Fountain Sultan Ahmed III
Front of the Fountain Ahmet 3rd accross the main gate of Topkapi Palace our guide will hold Istanbul E-pass flag
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Francescaverga
Aug 15, 2024
Super experience - The visit was super interesting and our Guide Ibrahim very kind and very precise. Definitely the best value for money for different museums in Istanbul!
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893farrukhk
Aug 9, 2024
TOP KAPI PALACE - We had a very good experience. Our guide Ihsan was very friendly and professional and had very good knowledge. Would definitely give my recommendation.
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Ancac815
Aug 3, 2024
Excellent - We enjoyed the tour, great experience, the palace's visit would not have been the same without all the stories and the energy of our guide. Thank you
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Roving54316880682
Aug 1, 2024
Tokapi walking tour - The Tokapi walking tour with our guide Kaan was great fun and hearing the amazing history over the centuries if these amazing palace facility. Highly recommended. Thank you Kaan for the tour and history insights
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Family786
Jul 28, 2024
Very informative and interesting. Brilliant knowledgable tour guide - A brilliant tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and more than happy to answer any questions. Tour was for an hour which was enough time. We were then able to spend as much time as we needed looking at the different exhibitions etc. Would highly recommend
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940velichkaa
Jul 20, 2024
A must-do tour - The Topaki palace tour was a great experience for the whole family! The palace was worth seeing and the guides were very friendly and knowledgeable! It was great value for money!
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Sookyeec2017
Jul 13, 2024
Great Guide and Information - Ibrahim was a very knowledgeable guide and did a fantastic job explaining the history behind the different buildings in the palace and the Ottoman Empire which is what we were looking for when we signed up for the guided tour. Definitely recommend for those who are interested in not just sights but information and history.
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Kamil_r
Jul 1, 2024
A good experience - I had an afternoon free and decided to do this tour. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
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Lightpacker440148
Jun 26, 2024
Topkapi Palace - Wonderful & a Must - The views & architecture were amazing. Topkapi is rich with so much history. The guided tour allows you to skip the long lines which is great. It’s a 1 hour tour and you can spend 2 hours exploring. It’s quite pricey though, for a South African that is…
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Annak5457
Jun 29, 2024
Very good experience. - Very comprehensive tour. He made us a full placement in the site and in time we understood the phases of its construction. It helped us to get a full picture of the palace in the next three hours .
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