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Skip the lines and fall in love with the incredible 15th-century Topkapi Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, marveling at the expensive tastes of the Ottoman sultans.
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See priceless jewels, rich living quarters, and beautiful architecture. Learn more with an audio guide available in 5 languages.
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Explore the peaceful gardens, pavilions, hidden sanctuaries, kitchens, and more.
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Elevate your experience by upgrading your ticket to enjoy a guided tour of Basilica Cistern and Topkapı Palace with an English-speaking guide.
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Fun fact: The Byzantine Church of Hagia Eirene was located in the first courtyard of the palace but was converted into an armory.
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Skip the lines and fall in love with the incredible 15th-century Topkapi Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, marveling at the expensive tastes of the Ottoman sultans.
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See priceless jewels, rich living quarters, and beautiful architecture. Learn more with an audio guide available in 5 languages.
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Explore the peaceful gardens, pavilions, hidden sanctuaries, kitchens, and more.
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Elevate your experience by upgrading your ticket to enjoy a guided tour of Basilica Cistern and Topkapı Palace with an English-speaking guide.
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Fun fact: The Byzantine Church of Hagia Eirene was located in the first courtyard of the palace but was converted into an armory.
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Three iconic sites, zero hassle. Save on entry and skip the lines at Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern.
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With all three sites just a short walk from one another, you can visit them back-to-back without transfers, tight scheduling, or time wasted in queues.
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Enjoy fast-track entry into Hagia Sophia and take in the Upper Gallery’s unmatched views of centuries-old mosaics and majestic arches.
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Skip the wait and explore Topkapi Palace, from the sultans’ private Harem to treasures like the legendary Topkapi Dagger and sacred relics of the empire.
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Head underground to the Basilica Cistern, a 6th-century marvel where dim reflections and ancient marble columns create one of Istanbul’s most atmospheric sights.
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Explore each site your way with audio guides in multiple languages—just plug in your headphones and let the stories unfold.
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Three iconic sites, zero hassle. Save on entry and skip the lines at Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern.
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With all three sites just a short walk from one another, you can visit them back-to-back without transfers, tight scheduling, or time wasted in queues.
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Enjoy fast-track entry into Hagia Sophia and take in the Upper Gallery’s unmatched views of centuries-old mosaics and majestic arches.
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Skip the wait and explore Topkapi Palace, from the sultans’ private Harem to treasures like the legendary Topkapi Dagger and sacred relics of the empire.
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Head underground to the Basilica Cistern, a 6th-century marvel where dim reflections and ancient marble columns create one of Istanbul’s most atmospheric sights.
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Explore each site your way with audio guides in multiple languages—just plug in your headphones and let the stories unfold.
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Immerse yourself in history and skip the lines as you see hundreds of ancient cisterns in the Sunken Palace beneath Istanbul.
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Witness the 336 well-preserved columns from Byzantine times and two Medusa heads.
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Get insights into the Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman sultans during the 15th century, with your expert guide. Enjoy access to the Harem too!
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Experience the splendor of the Topkapi Museum Palace's centuries-old, distinctive art and architecture, and listen to the Topkapi Palace audio guide.
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Fun Fact: The Topkapi Palace was the epicenter of the Ottoman Empire, serving as both the sultan's abode and home to its governmental functions.
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Immerse yourself in history and skip the lines as you see hundreds of ancient cisterns in the Sunken Palace beneath Istanbul.
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Witness the 336 well-preserved columns from Byzantine times and two Medusa heads.
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Get insights into the Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman sultans during the 15th century, with your expert guide. Enjoy access to the Harem too!
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Experience the splendor of the Topkapi Museum Palace's centuries-old, distinctive art and architecture, and listen to the Topkapi Palace audio guide.
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Fun Fact: The Topkapi Palace was the epicenter of the Ottoman Empire, serving as both the sultan's abode and home to its governmental functions.
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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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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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Choose 2 to 9 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.
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Explore top landmarks like Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, and more, with expert-guided tours included for deeper insights.
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Enjoy added experiences like a Bosphorus cruise and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.
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Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.
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Once you book, all attraction tickets land directly in your inbox—no paper, no pickup, just fast and easy access at every site.
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Choose 2 to 9 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.
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Explore top landmarks like Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, and more, with expert-guided tours included for deeper insights.
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Enjoy added experiences like a Bosphorus cruise and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.
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Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.
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Once you book, all attraction tickets land directly in your inbox—no paper, no pickup, just fast and easy access at every site.
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Skip the lines at Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern to start your guided tour, valid for 3 days.
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Reap the benefits of a guided tour included in this ticket which can be availed for 3 museums.
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Choose to visit the sites on one single day or on separate days with the flexibility of this ticket.
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Feel free to explore the museums after the guided tour and learn interesting facts about them with the help of the audio guides available in 9 different languages.
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Skip the lines at Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern to start your guided tour, valid for 3 days.
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Reap the benefits of a guided tour included in this ticket which can be availed for 3 museums.
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Choose to visit the sites on one single day or on separate days with the flexibility of this ticket.
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Feel free to explore the museums after the guided tour and learn interesting facts about them with the help of the audio guides available in 9 different languages.
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Explore the Topkapi Palace, a museum-palace complex showcasing imperial treasures, Ottoman architecture, and a glimpse into the sultan's world.
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See the Iznik tiles adorning the Topkapi Palace walls, their vibrant blues, greens, and reds depicting intricate floral patterns and Qur'anic calligraphy.
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Unravel the secrets of the Topkapi Harem with the audio guide, a secluded world where intricate lattice windows peek onto serene courtyards.
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Glide along the Bosphorus, a glittering waterway parting Istanbul in two. See Dolmabahce Palace and Hagia Sophia, and learn more with an audio guide.
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Fun fact: Legend has it that the Topkapi Palace kitchens are the birthplace of Baklava, a delicious layered pastry still enjoyed worldwide.
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Explore the Topkapi Palace, a museum-palace complex showcasing imperial treasures, Ottoman architecture, and a glimpse into the sultan's world.
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See the Iznik tiles adorning the Topkapi Palace walls, their vibrant blues, greens, and reds depicting intricate floral patterns and Qur'anic calligraphy.
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Unravel the secrets of the Topkapi Harem with the audio guide, a secluded world where intricate lattice windows peek onto serene courtyards.
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Glide along the Bosphorus, a glittering waterway parting Istanbul in two. See Dolmabahce Palace and Hagia Sophia, and learn more with an audio guide.
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Fun fact: Legend has it that the Topkapi Palace kitchens are the birthplace of Baklava, a delicious layered pastry still enjoyed worldwide.
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Enjoy convenient skip-the-line entry to Topkapi Palace with a guide, the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400 years.
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Revisit Ottoman history and gaze at the weaponry on display, the palace kitchen, and its collection of over 12,000 porcelain pieces from China and Japan
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Delve into the rich Byzantine heritage with a guided tour of the 17th-century Ottoman masterpiece of the Blue Mosque.
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The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Blue Mosque has 20,000 blue handmade tiles adorning its interior, complete with 6 carved minarets.
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Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a guided tour of the Basilica Cistern and marvel at its iconic Greek design.
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Fun Fact: One of the remarkable pieces in the palace kitchen's collection is a celadon bowl from China that would change colour if the food within contained poison.
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Enjoy convenient skip-the-line entry to Topkapi Palace with a guide, the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400 years.
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Revisit Ottoman history and gaze at the weaponry on display, the palace kitchen, and its collection of over 12,000 porcelain pieces from China and Japan
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Delve into the rich Byzantine heritage with a guided tour of the 17th-century Ottoman masterpiece of the Blue Mosque.
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The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Blue Mosque has 20,000 blue handmade tiles adorning its interior, complete with 6 carved minarets.
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Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a guided tour of the Basilica Cistern and marvel at its iconic Greek design.
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Fun Fact: One of the remarkable pieces in the palace kitchen's collection is a celadon bowl from China that would change colour if the food within contained poison.
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Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Istanbul’s top attractions – Topkapi Palace and Basicilia Cistern, a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise, and guided tours of Hagia Sophia.
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With a validity of 3 days, use this ticket to explore each site at your own pace or do all tours in one day with the same tour guide in 5 hours.
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Listen to the famed history of these famous landmarks from your expert English-speaking guide and an audio guide app available in 8 languages.
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Relax, as you sail away on the Bosphorus waterway on a 90-minute cruise and take in the spectacular beauty of Istanbul.
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Did you know? Istanbul was once the capital city of three empires – Roman, Latin, and Ottoman.
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Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Istanbul’s top attractions – Topkapi Palace and Basicilia Cistern, a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise, and guided tours of Hagia Sophia.
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With a validity of 3 days, use this ticket to explore each site at your own pace or do all tours in one day with the same tour guide in 5 hours.
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Listen to the famed history of these famous landmarks from your expert English-speaking guide and an audio guide app available in 8 languages.
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Relax, as you sail away on the Bosphorus waterway on a 90-minute cruise and take in the spectacular beauty of Istanbul.
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Did you know? Istanbul was once the capital city of three empires – Roman, Latin, and Ottoman.
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About Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace, Istanbul's historic gem, offers a glimpse into the Ottoman Empire's splendor. Dating back to the 15th century, its grand architecture and gardens showcase sultans' luxury. Explore opulent chambers, the treasury, and harem with while diving into the history at Topkapi Palace.
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Topkapi Palace Main Entrance
The main entrance to Topkapi Palace is through the Imperial Gate or First Gate (Bab-ı Hümayun). It is accessible to all visitors, including disabled individuals. Expect long lines during peak hours with an average wait time of 30-45 minutes.

Side entrance
There is a side entrance to Topkapi Palace via Gulhane Park, near the Gulhane tram station. Visitors can use this entrance to access the palace via its second gate, where you will have to go through a security check. Expect shorter queues than the main gate, with an average wait time of 15-30 minutes.
- The last admission to the Topkapi Palace is 5:30 pm, around 30 minutes before closing hours.
- The Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, the first of May, the first day of Ramadan, and the first day of Sacrifice Feast.