Topkapi Palace Tickets
Visit Topkapi Palace, formerly the royal residence of the Ottoman Empire's sultans. Its magnificent architecture and interior sections such as the royal apartments, Library of Ahmed III, and The Harem make it one of the most-visited attractions in Istanbul. Book Topkapi Palace tickets here to get skip-the-line entry, guided tours, and combo experiences.
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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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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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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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With a guide, 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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With a guide, 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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Explore the opulent Topkapi Palace, including the Harem, and marvel at holy relics like the Prophet Muhammad's mantle.
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The Hagia Sophia's dome reveals its storied history with its mosaics of Christian Seraphims and inscriptions of Quranic verses.
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Descend into the mysterious Basilica Cistern, an ancient water reservoir, and spot the upside-down Medusa head carvings.
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Learn how the Byzantine-built Basilica and Hagia Sophia were repurposed and preserved by the Ottomans with audio guides for all three sites.
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Did you know? The upside-down Medusa head in the Basilica Cistern wasn't a mistake. Some believe it was placed that way to ward off evil spirits.
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Explore the opulent Topkapi Palace, including the Harem, and marvel at holy relics like the Prophet Muhammad's mantle.
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The Hagia Sophia's dome reveals its storied history with its mosaics of Christian Seraphims and inscriptions of Quranic verses.
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Descend into the mysterious Basilica Cistern, an ancient water reservoir, and spot the upside-down Medusa head carvings.
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Learn how the Byzantine-built Basilica and Hagia Sophia were repurposed and preserved by the Ottomans with audio guides for all three sites.
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Did you know? The upside-down Medusa head in the Basilica Cistern wasn't a mistake. Some believe it was placed that way to ward off evil spirits.
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The Istanbul MegaPass, valid for 7 days, lets you visit 2 to 9 top attractions with big savings on Classic, Premium, or Deluxe options!
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Visit 2 iconic spots like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Turkish Hammam, Basilica Cistern, and more with the Classic Pass.
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Did we mention? All passes include a Bosphorus cruise, a Blue Mosque tour, a 5-ride transport card, handy maps, and audio guides for all places you visit.
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No stress—your tickets land right in your email inbox, making your Istanbul adventure super smooth and easy to plan.
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Go bigger with the Premium or Deluxe pass, giving access to 4 or 9 attractions for an unforgettable trip at an amazing value.
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The Istanbul MegaPass, valid for 7 days, lets you visit 2 to 9 top attractions with big savings on Classic, Premium, or Deluxe options!
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Visit 2 iconic spots like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Turkish Hammam, Basilica Cistern, and more with the Classic Pass.
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Did we mention? All passes include a Bosphorus cruise, a Blue Mosque tour, a 5-ride transport card, handy maps, and audio guides for all places you visit.
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No stress—your tickets land right in your email inbox, making your Istanbul adventure super smooth and easy to plan.
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Go bigger with the Premium or Deluxe pass, giving access to 4 or 9 attractions for an unforgettable trip at an amazing value.
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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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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.
More details
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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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Save big with this combo ticket as you experience the best of Turkey with a visit to Topkapi Palace and enjoy a Bosphorus cruise.
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Skip the lines at Topkapi Palace and enlighten yourselves about the 15th-century Ottoman Empire with the audio guide app available in 10 languages.
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Learn more about the priceless jewels and rich living quarters in the palace with its opulent architecture.
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If you choose the variant with the Hagia Sophia guided tour, an expert English-speaking guide will greet you and guide you through the mosque.
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Learn about Byzantine art and architecture during your 1-hour guided tour. Post this you are free to explore the mosque on your own.
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The 1.5-hour cruise along the Bosphorus Strait will let you enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul.
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Gain more insight into the places you pass by such as the Bosphorus Bridge and the dome of Hagia Sophia, with the help of a free audio guide, available in 10 languages.
More details
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Save big with this combo ticket as you experience the best of Turkey with a visit to Topkapi Palace and enjoy a Bosphorus cruise.
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Skip the lines at Topkapi Palace and enlighten yourselves about the 15th-century Ottoman Empire with the audio guide app available in 10 languages.
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Learn more about the priceless jewels and rich living quarters in the palace with its opulent architecture.
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If you choose the variant with the Hagia Sophia guided tour, an expert English-speaking guide will greet you and guide you through the mosque.
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Learn about Byzantine art and architecture during your 1-hour guided tour. Post this you are free to explore the mosque on your own.
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The 1.5-hour cruise along the Bosphorus Strait will let you enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul.
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Gain more insight into the places you pass by such as the Bosphorus Bridge and the dome of Hagia Sophia, with the help of a free audio guide, available in 10 languages.
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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.
Why visit 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.