Revel in an insightful guided tour of Istanbul’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Topkapi Palace. With fast track tickets and a personal guide by your side, you can enjoy a hassle-free experience of Istanbul’s finest attraction!
Highlights
Highlights
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Gain skip-the-line access to the world-famous Topkapi Palace Museum, located in the heart of Istanbul.
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Explore the palace that served as the main residence of the Ottoman Sultans in the 1500s.
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Learn about the architectural styles and decorations inside the palace with your audio guide.
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With skip-the-line admission to the attraction, spend more time exploring the monument and museum.
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Discover the history and some secrets of the attraction with the help of an English-speaking guide.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Expert English-speaking guide (for 30 minutes)
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No Entry in Topkapi Palace without a guide
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Skip-the-line ticket entry into Topkapi Palace
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Topkapi Palace plan
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Audio guide in multiple languages
Exclusions
Exclusions
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Hotel transfers
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Food and beverages
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Reviews
Reviews
Yasmine
Feb, 2024
Your Experience
Your Experience
Home to the Ottoman Sultans for over 400 years, the Tokpaki Palace was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985 and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city. Once you meet your guide at the attraction, you can avail exclusive fast track entry, and save up to 2 hours!
Explore the numerous courtyards, pavilions, and gardens of the Palace and learn about its role in the Ottoman Empire. The guide will take you around, and give you a feel of the local legends, myths and stories about the palace. After your tour of the museum, you can continue to explore the attraction at your own pace. By the end of the day, there is no doubt that you will have a better understanding of Istanbul!
Operating hours
Operating hours
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
Important Information
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No Entry in Topkapi Palace without a guide
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The audio guide is available in English, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic and Chinese.
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Wear comfortable footwear as there is a moderate amount of walking involved
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While the ticket ensures that you skip the entry lines, you cannot miss the security lines. This can take up to 30 minutes during peak season
Note:
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There is limited internet at the museum/pier so please download the app prior to the tour.
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The app does not require internet once it has been downloaded (ensure you have activated GPS).
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Do not forget to bring your headphones.
Timings
Tokpaki Palace
- Wed to Mon: 9am to 5pm (Last admission is at 4pm)
Tour Timings
- Wed to Mon: 9:30am to 2:30 pm (at 1-hr intervals)
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone along with a valid photo ID at the meeting point
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry a valid photo ID for verification
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Please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays
Meeting Point
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Meet your Istanbul Welcome Card Tour Guide at the "Topkapi Cafe / Meeting Hub" OUTSIDE Topkapi Palace, across the Carpet Museum.
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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
Getting There
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The meeting point is only a 6-minute walk away from Sultanahmet Tram Station
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Tram T1 will get you here
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