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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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09:00 AM - 04:45 PM

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3 hours

Topkapi Palace Tickets
Topkapi Palace Entrance
Guide with visitors inside topkapi palace
Harem inside the Topkapi Palace
Guide with visitors inside topkapi palace
The harem at the Topkapi Palace
Sultan's quarters of the Topkapi Palace
Woman listening to audio guide inside Topkapi palace
Visitors standing by the second courtyard of Topkapi Palace
Woman entering Topkapi Palace via Skip-the-Line Ticket
Topkapi Palace courtyard with tourists exploring historic architecture in Istanbul, Turkey.
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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.
  • See priceless jewels, rich living quarters, and beautiful architecture. Learn more with an audio guide available in 5 languages.
  • Explore the peaceful gardens, pavilions, hidden sanctuaries, kitchens, and more.
  • Elevate your experience by upgrading your ticket to enjoy a guided tour of Basilica Cistern and Topkapı Palace with an English-speaking guide.
  • 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.
  • See priceless jewels, rich living quarters, and beautiful architecture. Learn more with an audio guide available in 5 languages.
  • Explore the peaceful gardens, pavilions, hidden sanctuaries, kitchens, and more.
  • Elevate your experience by upgrading your ticket to enjoy a guided tour of Basilica Cistern and Topkapı Palace with an English-speaking guide.
  • 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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€59.90
Guide Explaining to Tourist about Topkapi
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace Museum
Harem and Sultan's Private Apartments, Courtyard of the Eunuchs, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace Museum
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace Museum
Topkapi Palace Imperial Treasury armory display in Istanbul, Turkey.
Topkapi Dagger displayed in Topkapi Palace's Imperial Treasury, Istanbul, Turkey.
Sultan's quarters of the Topkapi Palace
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace Museum
The harem at the Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace Imperial Council facade in Istanbul, Turkey.
Gate of Salutation at Topkapi Palace entrance, Istanbul, Turkey.
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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.

  • Explore the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.

  • Admire the lavish interiors, see the brilliant artifacts on display, and bask in the glory of the Ottoman Era.

  • Visit the Harem section and see the lavishly decorated marble hallways, and arched doorways with over 400 rooms!

  • 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.

  • Explore the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.

  • Admire the lavish interiors, see the brilliant artifacts on display, and bask in the glory of the Ottoman Era.

  • Visit the Harem section and see the lavishly decorated marble hallways, and arched doorways with over 400 rooms!

  • 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.

from €79
€68.90

13% off

Guided Tour of Basilica Cistern & Topkapi Palace
Guided tour group inside Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, with Topkapi Palace visible in the background.
Tour guide leading a group of tourists inside the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, highlighting the unique experience of skipping the long lines
Visitors standing by the second courtyard of Topkapi Palace
Woman entering Topkapi Palace via Skip-the-Line Ticket
Tourists capturing the Basilica Cistern on an Old City Walking tour, Blue Mosque and Bosphorus Cruise visible.
Tour guide showing a group of tourists around the historic Dolmabahce Palace, with a view of the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern in the background, during a Combo Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Guided Tour in Istanbul
Harem inside the Topkapi Palace
Woman listening to audio guide inside Topkapi palace
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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.

  • With a guide, witness the 336 well-preserved columns from Byzantine times and two Medusa heads.

  • 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!

  • Experience the splendor of the Topkapi Museum Palace's centuries-old, distinctive art and architecture, and listen to the Topkapi Palace audio guide.

  • 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.

  • With a guide, witness the 336 well-preserved columns from Byzantine times and two Medusa heads.

  • 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!

  • Experience the splendor of the Topkapi Museum Palace's centuries-old, distinctive art and architecture, and listen to the Topkapi Palace audio guide.

  • 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.

from €129
€109

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Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Entry Tickets
Exterior of the Topkapi palace
Harem inside the Topkapi Palace
Father and son enjoy beautiful view on Hagia Sophia Cathedral, Istanbul
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia Sophia
Pillars inside the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul with dimly lit arches and reflections on water.
Statue inside the Basilica cistern
Sultan's quarters of the Topkapi Palace
Guide with visitors inside topkapi palace
Imperial gate of Hagia Sophia with intricate carvings, Istanbul, Turkey.
Visitors exploring the interior of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, during a guided tour.
Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern tour in Istanbul, showcasing historic architecture and cultural landmarks.
Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern tour in Istanbul, showcasing historic architecture and cultural landmarks.
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  • Explore the opulent Topkapi Palace, including the Harem, and marvel at holy relics like the Prophet Muhammad's mantle.

  • The Hagia Sophia's dome reveals its storied history with its mosaics of Christian Seraphims and inscriptions of Quranic verses.

  • Descend into the mysterious Basilica Cistern, an ancient water reservoir, and spot the upside-down Medusa head carvings.

  • Learn how the Byzantine-built Basilica and Hagia Sophia were repurposed and preserved by the Ottomans with audio guides for all three sites.

  • 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.

  • The Hagia Sophia's dome reveals its storied history with its mosaics of Christian Seraphims and inscriptions of Quranic verses.

  • Descend into the mysterious Basilica Cistern, an ancient water reservoir, and spot the upside-down Medusa head carvings.

  • Learn how the Byzantine-built Basilica and Hagia Sophia were repurposed and preserved by the Ottomans with audio guides for all three sites.

  • 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.

from €129.40
€117.70

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Hagia Sophia interior with visitors, part of Istanbul MegaPass attractions.
Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque view with Istanbul MegaPass access.
Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque view with Istanbul MegaPass access.
Bosphorus cruise ship sailing with Istanbul skyline in the background.
Busforus at Tophane Clock tower, Istanbul
Interior of dome of Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque exterior with tourists, Istanbul Combo: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Bosphorus Cruise.
Exterior of the Topkapi palace
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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!

  • Visit 2 iconic spots like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Turkish Hammam, Basilica Cistern, and more with the Classic Pass.

  • 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.

  • No stress—your tickets land right in your email inbox, making your Istanbul adventure super smooth and easy to plan.

  • 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!

  • Visit 2 iconic spots like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Turkish Hammam, Basilica Cistern, and more with the Classic Pass.

  • 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.

  • No stress—your tickets land right in your email inbox, making your Istanbul adventure super smooth and easy to plan.

  • 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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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul with visitors exploring the historic architecture.
Visitors exploring the interior of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, during a guided tour.
Gate of Salutation at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, with tourists entering through the historic archway.
Guide with visitors inside topkapi palace
Woman exploring Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, with illuminated columns and arches.
Basilica Cistern interior with columns, part of Istanbul Combo tour including Blue Mosque and Bosphorus Cruise.
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia Sophia
Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
Visitors standing by the second courtyard of Topkapi Palace
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace Museum
Visitors exploring the illuminated columns of the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul during a guided tour.
Tour guide showing a group of tourists around the historic Dolmabahce Palace, with a view of the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern in the background, during a Combo Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Guided Tour in Istanbul
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  • Skip the lines at Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern to start your guided tour, valid for 3 days.

  • Reap the benefits of a guided tour included in this ticket which can be availed for 3 museums.

  • Choose to visit the sites on one single day or on separate days with the flexibility of this ticket.

  • 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.

  • Reap the benefits of a guided tour included in this ticket which can be availed for 3 museums.

  • Choose to visit the sites on one single day or on separate days with the flexibility of this ticket.

  • 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.

from €85
€79

7% off

Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque
Topkapi Palace entrance with tourists in Istanbul, Turkey.
Topkapi Palace guided tour with view of Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
Courtyard view of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul, showcasing its iconic domes and arches.
Courtyard of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul with arched walkways and central fountain.
Couple using audio guide inside Istanbul's Blue Mosque.
Topkapi Palace Harem section interior with ornate tiles and arches in Istanbul, Turkey.
Interior view of Blue Mosque in Istanbul with intricate tilework and ornate chandeliers.
Blue Mosque domes and minarets in Istanbul with Topkapi Palace in the background.
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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.

  • 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

  • Delve into the rich Byzantine heritage with a guided tour of the 17th-century Ottoman masterpiece of the Blue Mosque.

  • The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Blue Mosque has 20,000 blue handmade tiles adorning its interior, complete with 6 carved minarets.

  • Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a guided tour of the Basilica Cistern and marvel at its iconic Greek design.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Delve into the rich Byzantine heritage with a guided tour of the 17th-century Ottoman masterpiece of the Blue Mosque.

  • The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Blue Mosque has 20,000 blue handmade tiles adorning its interior, complete with 6 carved minarets.

  • Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a guided tour of the Basilica Cistern and marvel at its iconic Greek design.

  • 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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€65
Gate of Salutation at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, with tourists entering through the historic archway.
Topkapi Palace Imperial Treasury armory display in Istanbul, Turkey.
Intricate interior of the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul
Bosphorus cruise ship with tourists, Istanbul skyline and bridge in background, audio guide available.
Dolmabahce Palace exterior with tourists on a guided tour in Istanbul, showcasing ornate architecture.
Hagia Sophia Cathedral/Mosque/Museum in Istanbul Turkey
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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.

  • See the Iznik tiles adorning the Topkapi Palace walls, their vibrant blues, greens, and reds depicting intricate floral patterns and Qur'anic calligraphy.

  • Unravel the secrets of the Topkapi Harem with the audio guide, a secluded world where intricate lattice windows peek onto serene courtyards.

  • Glide along the Bosphorus, a glittering waterway parting Istanbul in two. See Dolmabahce Palace and Hagia Sophia, and learn more with an audio guide.

  • 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.

  • See the Iznik tiles adorning the Topkapi Palace walls, their vibrant blues, greens, and reds depicting intricate floral patterns and Qur'anic calligraphy.

  • Unravel the secrets of the Topkapi Harem with the audio guide, a secluded world where intricate lattice windows peek onto serene courtyards.

  • Glide along the Bosphorus, a glittering waterway parting Istanbul in two. See Dolmabahce Palace and Hagia Sophia, and learn more with an audio guide.

  • 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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€68
Hagia Sophia exterior with minarets in Istanbul, Turkey.
Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia Sophia
Blue Mosque exterior with minarets and domes in Istanbul, Turkey.
Tourists with a guide in front of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul.
Interior of dome of Blue Mosque
Cruise ship on the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul
Maiden's Tower on Bosphorus with ferry passing by in Istanbul, Turkey.
Dolmabahce Palace by the Bosphorus Strait
Gate of Salutation at Topkapi Palace entrance, Istanbul, Turkey.
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace Museum
Topkapi Palace's Harem
Pillars of basilica cistern
Tourists by the sculptures inside the basilica cistern
Basilica Cistern's illuminated columns in Istanbul, part of the Istanbul Combo tour.
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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.

  • 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.

  • Listen to the famed history of these famous landmarks from your expert English-speaking guide and an audio guide app available in 8 languages.

  • Relax, as you sail away on the Bosphorus waterway on a 90-minute cruise and take in the spectacular beauty of Istanbul.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Listen to the famed history of these famous landmarks from your expert English-speaking guide and an audio guide app available in 8 languages.

  • Relax, as you sail away on the Bosphorus waterway on a 90-minute cruise and take in the spectacular beauty of Istanbul.

  • Did you know? Istanbul was once the capital city of three empires – Roman, Latin, and Ottoman.

from €179
€149

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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.


Address
Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Year opened
1924
Founded by
Sultan Mehmed II
Visitors per year
3000000
Expected wait time - Standard
2+ hours (Peak), 30-60 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status
1985
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Pandur Ágnes Anna
HU

Pandur

5/5
Hungary
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It's worth choosing this ticket, we got in very quickly. A man was waiting for us at a booth to show us our ticket and a few minutes later we were on our way in with the team. We were taken to the Hare after which we were free to explore. You were in Topkapi as long as you wanted. It's a very nice place. Just like in Suleiman, the locations were the same. It's a beautiful place. The only thing that bothered me was that there were not many windows open in the Harem, so it was dark inside and you couldn't get good shots. But I enjoyed every minute of it, I really wanted to go there. If you can, you should go too. You can really be the Sultan of Hürrem here.
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Skip-the-Line Tickets to Topkapi Palace & Harem with Audio Guide
Caroline Breque Gronvold
FR

Caroline

5/5
France
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I loved the harem and the beauty of the mosaics, as well as the gardens and the presentation of costumes and crockery!
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Skip-the-Line Tickets to Topkapi Palace & Harem with Audio Guide
Nashla Alexandra Baez De Andrea
ES

Nashla

5/5
Spain
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The experience has been great. Arriving with the tickets already bought saves you a lot of queues, the Turkish bath is one of the best things I chose to do on this tour, the Cistern Basilica is beautiful, everything is very well done.
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Istanbul MegaPass: Skip-the-Line E-Tickets for Top Attractions
Kathrin Grobelnik

Kathrin

5/5
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The Istanbul Megapass worked wonderfully. We were able to visit all the attractions quickly and easily. Everything went really well.
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Istanbul MegaPass: Skip-the-Line E-Tickets for Top Attractions
Mohammad Tariq

Mohammad

4/5
Hagia sofya and topkapi palace were good. However Turkish and Islamic museum guide didn't accompany us in the tour today and no tour guide is here in Dolmabachi palace. We were told 1:30 pm but no body showed up till now. Now is 2:26 pm.
Istanbul Museum Pass: Guided Tour + Skip the Line
Blanka Klaudia Bakay
HU

Blanka

5/5
Hungary
Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a good humor. We had a good time and the Harem part of the tour was definitely worth it. We had no problems with the ticket and we received clear information about the meeting point. I recommend booking this tour.
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace Museum & Harem with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Adrian LASCU
RO

Adrian

4/5
Romania
The tour was very interesting. The guide offers us a lot of information. Unfortunately, my audio headset doesn’t work. It was a nice experience.
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace Museum & Harem with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Dawood Farooqui
AE

Dawood

4/5
United Arab Emirates
Gamze was Ana amazing guide and very polite Keep a full day with loads of energy to explore this brilliant must do in Istanbul
Tickets to Topkapi Palace with Highlights Tour
Raffaella Scuotto
IT

Raffaella

5/5
Italy
Bellissima visita sicuramente se dovessi tornare a Istanbul approfondirei purtroppo avendo tante cose da vedere dopo circa due ore siamo andate via ma un'immersione nella realtà turca!non saltate la visita all harem 😁
Tickets to Topkapi Palace with Highlights Tour
Elena Smolnikova
TR

Elena

5/5
Turkey
I'm impressed how easy it was to find pick up points, how welcoming were all the guides and how exiting were the stories they told us.
Istanbul Pass with Access to Top Attractions
Amrita Banerjee

Amrita

5/5
The Welcome Card we took from Headout was most helpful. The guided tours were really good. Our guide, Mr. Hakan was really nice and would explain everything in details and answer all our questions. The card had free rides on all public transport and also entries to a lot of places so we didn't have to stand in queues anywhere. It also included, hop on hop off Bosphorus Cruise. I highly recommend to buy this card before visiting Istanbul.
Istanbul Pass with Access to Top Attractions
Lucy Holland
US

Lucy

5/5
United States
The site is beyond awe-inspiring and important; the skip-the-line guided intro was exttremely helpful to enter and receive a thorough orientation so one could explore the Topkapi on one's own...and the guide was TERRIFIC. Highly recommend! :)
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace & Harem with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Pritesh Sheth
US

Pritesh

5/5
United States
Overall it was quite informative and tour guide gave detailed explanation. I did not realize that the entrance ticket was not included in the tour, until the end.
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace & Harem with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Beatrice Pollastri
IT

Beatrice

4/5
Italy
Trained and attentive guides to the group, fast and hassle-free access, ability to change the date at any time. Good service
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Combo Guided Tours with Entry Tickets: Hagia Sophia + Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern
Carolyn Rae Noack
US

Carolyn

4/5
United States
The guides were a wealth of information! Hal and Mehmet really knew the history of the sights and answered questions as needed. The meeting place and time for the Hagia Sofia tour was well explained, however, how and where to get the additional tickets and tours was a challenge as this information is never provided with the booking. Thanks to Mehmet, we were able to see all the sights.
Combo Guided Tours with Entry Tickets: Hagia Sophia + Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern
Reneta Ancheva Vuteva
BG

Reneta

5/5
Bulgaria
Everything was great!! The organization was perfect and all guides were super nice! The whole experience was super interesting thanks to the great tour guides and all the great stories they told us. It was definitely worth it.
Istanbul Top Museums 3-Day Pass: Guided Tour + Entry Tickets & Free Bosphorus Cruise
Kiruthikaa k
IE

Kiruthikaa

5/5
Ireland
The guides were fantastic and knew a lot of information. Very structured, understandable. We really enjoyed the tour with them and recommend it to many other travellers.
Istanbul Top Museums 3-Day Pass: Guided Tour + Entry Tickets & Free Bosphorus Cruise
Elisabeth Gritzner-Schlug
AT

Elisabeth

4/5
Austria
The quick admission. The handling in the Topkapi Café was a bit confusing and the employees were not very customer-oriented. There were very angry comments from some people around. The tour was ok
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Combo: Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace + Basilica Cistern with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Marie-Pier Boyd

Marie-pier

5/5
The quality of service and the fact that the guide helped us organize our visit and return to port for the departure of our cruise ship.
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Combo: Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace + Basilica Cistern with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Leslie Ihrig
US

Leslie

5/5
United States
We really enjoyed our guide. He was very knowledgeable. There's a LOT to see here, so be sure you give yourself plenty of time.
Combo: Topkapi Palace + Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque Guided Tour Tickets
Brissieux florence
FR

Brissieux

5/5
France
Very professional guides and a very well-organized tour to visit 3 sites in succession. You absolutely have to be on time too.
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Combo: Topkapi Palace + Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque Guided Tour Tickets
Nadezhda Doychinova
BG

Nadezhda

5/5
Bulgaria
Everything is great, but may be will be good the trip to be finished at 4th court - we were looking for it ;) Enjoyed a lot our tour ! Thank you.
Combo: Topkapi Palace + Blue Mosque Guided Tours with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Camille Silvente
FR

Camille

4/5
France
I'll tell you about the monuments one by one: Hagiasofia: great guide with lots of anecdotes and a real knowledge of istanbul and its history. Small downside: the guide didn't come back with us for the tour. The monument is explained from the outside. Blue Mosque: The visit lasted literally 7 min. There's no point in paying for a visit to a building that's free, given the lack of explanations. Topkapı Palace: rather mixed opinion. The guide spoke English with a strong Turkish accent, which made it very difficult to understand. The monument is incredibly beautiful. I think it would be preferable to visit in smaller groups. Tip: Book the tours individually without the Blue Mosque.
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Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Blue Mosque Guided Tours with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Montserrat Oliveras-Heras
US

Montserrat

4/5
United States
The flexibility of being able to take one of the three tours the next day to what I had hired. We dpend too much time in the Topkspi Palace and you allowed us to come back the next day forvthe remsining tour.
Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Blue Mosque Guided Tours with Skip-the-Line Tickets

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