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Topkapi Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets with Harem Access & Bosphorus Cruise

Istanbul

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Overview

This cost-saving ticket combines skip-the-line access to Topkapi Palace and a Bosphorus cruise with audio guides for both, perfect for a day out in Istanbul!

Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to Topkapi Palace
  • Access to Harem section
  • Audio guide for Topkapi Palace in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German
  • 90-minute Bosphorus Cruise
  • Audio guide for cruise in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and Chinese
  • Map of Bosphorus for cruise

Exclusions

  • Tour guide

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

Unveil Ottoman grandeur at Topkapi

This experience whisks you away to two of Istanbul's most visited landmarks: the Topkapi Palace, a sprawling complex that housed Ottoman sultans for centuries, and the Bosphorus Strait, a waterway that separates Europe and Asia. Breeze past the crowds with your skip-the-line tickets, and a multilingual audio guide will be your companion as you wander through grand courtyards. Marvel at exquisite Iznik tiles, and peek into the opulent chambers once home to sultans, concubines, and their entourages. Keep an eye out for the world-famous Spoonmaker's Diamond, a dazzling 70-carat gem encrusted on a ceremonial spoon.

Sail the Bosphorus in style

Set sail on a scenic Bosphorus cruise, and feel the cool breeze on your face as you glide along the turquoise waters. Your multilingual audio guide will point out landmarks like the Dolmabahce Palace, a lavish 19th-century structure, and the silhouette of the Hagia Sophia, a former Byzantine church and architectural marvel. Imagine Ottoman naval battles that once unfolded on these very waters, or keep an eye out for playful dolphins known to frequent the Bosphorus!

Itinerary

Bosphorus cruise

  • Galata Tower

  • Dolmabahce Palace

  • Ciragan Palace

  • Ortakoy Mosque

  • Bosphorus Bridge

  • Beylerbeyi Palace

  • Uskudar

  • Maiden Tower

  • Topkapi Palace

  • Hagia Sophia

  • Seaside Villas

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