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Topkapi Palace & Harem Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Istanbul

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Overview

Skip the lines and enter the Topkapı Palace, home to the Ottoman Sultans for almost 400 years, and enjoy a guided tour.

Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour guided tour
  • English-speaking guide
  • Skip-the-ticket-line entry to Topkapi Palace
  • Access to Harem Section
  • Audio guide for IOS & Android is available in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. Instructions to download will be shared with your ticket. Do bring your own headphones.

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

Queue less, see more

See the spectacular Topkapı Palace for yourself, the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400 years. As the most visited museum in Turkey, Topkapı Palace is an absolute must-see, so make sure to add it to your itinerary! This ticket has everything to make your visit convenient: skip-the-line entry, the services of a representative who will lead you to the entrance, and the company of an expert guide. Topkapı Palace is home to many unique collections on display. Follow your expert guide as they narrate the fascinating history of the palace and all that you see around you.

A journey through history

You'll find here weapons of the Ottoman Army, beautiful fabrics, jewels, and art. The Palace kitchen boasts an astonishing collection of Chinese and Japanese porcelain too. See the Holy Relics Chamber, which contains items associated with legendary historical figures. Find here personal artifacts of the Prophet Muhammad, the staff of Moses, and the sword of David, to name only a few. What a collection! There's all this and more to explore here. Don't miss it for the world! Explore the Harem, once ruled by the Queen Mother who wielded domestic and political power. Admire the Turkish baths, Sultan's apartments, rooms of the Chief Black Eunuch, Queen Mother's rooms, and many more.

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