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Topkapi Palace Museum & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

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Avoid long waiting lines and enter the 15th-century palace of Topkapı at ease with this skip-the-line ticket. Spend time exploring Istanbul’s most celebrated attraction, and explore the lavish collections of Ottoman Turkey’s famed sultans.

Highlights

Skip the lines and fall in love with the incredible history of the 15th-century Topkapı Palace.
Stroll through the palace complex and marvel at the expensive tastes of the Ottoman sultans.
See priceless jewels, rich living quarters, and beautiful architecture. Learn more with the audio guide app available in 10 languages.
Explore the peaceful gardens, pavilions, hidden sanctuaries, kitchens, and more.
Elevate your experience by upgrading your ticket to enjoy a guided tour of Blue Mosque and the Topkapı Palace with an English-speaking guide.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry into Topkapı Palace
Access to Harem Museum and Hagia Irene Museum
Audio guide in English, German, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, and Turkish
The services of a representative who will lead you to the entrance
Entry to Blue Mosque (optional)
1-hr guided tour of Topkapi Palace & Blue Mosque (optional)
English-speaking guide (optional)

Exclusions

Entrance to the Harem

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United Kingdom, Italy, United States and over 73 countries have loved this experience

Mary

5/5

May, 2024

Very easy process. You were easy to find and although our tour was for 12, you let us come earlier. I believe we had Ozy as our guide. He was very nice .

Maria

3/5

May, 2024

The skip-tail ticket is really effective and very useful. Not as much the app to use the audioguide; we downloaded it before we left, we could not use it in any other visit booked with Headout; the guides and chaperones, a bit hasty, did not give us support .

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Stefan

5/5

May, 2024

The guide was not all in on dates and facts but he was a nationalist so we got the all in Turkish point of view. Very very interesting and exotic. He handled well the most annoying americans asking silly questions.

Gregory

5/5

May, 2024

Topkapi Paula's was our 3rd booking through Headout. The process went very smoothly. Any glitches were quickly and easily resolved. The tour guides are extremely nice, helpful, and informed. Topkapi Palace is very big and extensive. We pooped out without getting through everything but that's ok. We loved what we saw. I point out that these days you may have people who behave entitled. The guards and ushers in the museum are quick to correct those who break the rules. As it should be.

Lahbib

4/5

May, 2024

The visit to Topkaki Palace was magnificent! The big problem was that the audio guide didn't work. The museum's Wi-Fi was not accessible at all via the code we were given. It was a real shame...😞

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Your Experience

As the Turkish sultanate's home for centuries, Topkapı Palace offers a crash course in the history of the once-mighty Ottoman Empire. Visiting this landmark is considered to be an absolute must, and one of the best things to do in Istanbul. The best part? With this handy ticket, you get to skip the lines (and the heat) outside the palace and learn about the monumental structure in the language of your choice with the audio guide, which is available in ten languages.

The Topkapı Palace was once the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire. You can see its lavishness reflected in its opulent architecture - something you would only associate with the sultans of history's most powerful empires. Today, it is Turkey's most important cultural icon and an awe-inspiring monument.

The Combo: Topkapi Palace & Blue Mosque Guided Tour

Embark on a guided tour of the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, starting with the iconic Blue Mosque, also known as Sultan Ahmet Mosque. Marvel at its six majestic minarets and the stunning dome adorned with 20,000 Iznik tiles. Then, explore Topkapi Palace, the world's largest and oldest palace, once the heart of the Ottoman Empire. Discover its treasury and exotic buildings while enjoying panoramic views of the Golden Horn.

Operating hours

Topkapi Palace

Monday	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday	9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Basilica Cistern

Monday	9:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 6:30 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 6:30 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 6:30 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 6:30 PM
Friday	9:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 6:30 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 6:30 PM
Sunday	9:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 6:30 PM

Know Before You Go

What to bring

The app does not require internet once it has been downloaded (ensure your GPS is activated). Please carry your headphones.

Additional information

Note that you will be able to enter the Topkapi Palace only with a representative. Meet your guide at the meeting point, who will then take you to the palace.
Download the audioguide app on your smartphone before your tour.
There is limited internet at the museum/pier so download the app before your visit.
Entry to the Palace is only possible at the time slot selected during booking. Once inside, you can stay as long as you want until the closing time of 5pm.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your representative.
Please note you cannot go directly to the Topkapi Palace. A representative will take you to the palace after you meet them and redeem your voucher.
Kindly arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your Istanbul Welcome Card Tour Guide at the "Topkapi Cafe / Meeting Hub" OUTSIDE Topkapi Palace, across the Carpet Museum.
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

Get Directions to the Meeting Point