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.
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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-line entry into Topkapı Palace
- Access to Harem Museum
- Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
- The services of a representative who will lead you to the entrance
- 2-hour guided tour of Topkapi Palace & Basilica Cistern with entry tickets (optional)
- English-speaking guide (optional)
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Tabourin
Apr, 2025
Simple, quick and efficient booking. Very useful to be able to avoid the queue to visit Topkapi Palace, which is well worth the detour.View original review in FrenchWendy
Apr, 2025
We showed up 30 minutes ahead of an appointed time and greeter tried to get us to pay more and go immediately with a guide instead of waiting 30 minutes. We said no, we would wait. He didn't tell us we had to get a vocher from the kiosk for our online ticket and we only found out when we got to the palace gate with the guide and she started collecting them. She had to work hold everyone up and had to make numerous telephone calls in order to verify our online tickets. She did a good job. Second, it was a crazy day with Eid. There were many many people. The skip the line line was so long and people just buying tickets were cutting in line and the palace was not stopping them.
Bruce
Feb, 2025
ticketing was not a good part. It took a while to find the office, signage at the entrance needs to be clearer. We had to surrender the audio at the harem entrance although we'd paid for audio guide. But then the visit was splendid, the treasures, the fabrics, the table ware were just marvelous. Very fine buildings and gardens. We liked the section with memorabilia of the Prophet with the reading of the Holy Quran going as we toured the rooms.
Dominique
Jan, 2025
I went to queue at the gate of Topkapi palace to be told that I needed a printed ticket to enter and could not use the QR code of my online réservation mail. I had de go back to Topkapi café to request for the assistance of a guide to skip the queue. The guide was very professional and very helpful
Ranto
Jan, 2025
A large palace with several courtyards, I think it deserves to be visited several times or over a whole day. Generally speaking, I found the entrance fees for monuments in Istanbul to be very high (Topkapi Palace, Galata Tower, Basilica Cistern and Sofia Mosque (which we didn't visit because of the 50-60€ entrance fee...). Maybe it's due to the current inflation in Turkey. In any case, my friends and I were quite shocked by the prices. Having lived in Paris for years, even the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Château de Versailles are much cheaper. For example, the price of unlimited access for 1 year to the Versailles estate + queue-cutting access to the château and other advantages is equivalent to the price of a single entry to the Topkapi Palace... hence my surprise.View original review in French
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 English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
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 & Basilica Cistern Guided Tour
Embark on a guided tour of the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace, starting with the iconic Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground water reservoir located in the heart of Istanbul. 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.
What to bring
- Please bring your headphones to listen to the audio guide.
Additional information
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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 inside the palace.
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Be sure to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
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The audio guide app is available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. You'll find instructions on how to use the audio guide app in your ticket voucher.
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Please note that there is limited internet at the museum/pier so download the audio guide app before your visit. The app does not require internet once it has been downloaded (ensure your GPS is activated).
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Enter the palace and stay as long as you want until its closing time of 5pm.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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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.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at Topkapi Cafe / Meeting Hub" OUTSIDE Topkapi Palace.
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Address: Cankurtaran, Soğuk Çeşme Sk. No:4, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.
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