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Skip the lines and step inside Topkapi Palace. Enjoy a highlights tour about the most important facts—afterward, stay as long as you want inside the Palace and keep on exploring at your own pace.

Highlights

• Skip the ticket line and save valuable time at Topkapi Palace
• Explore majestic courtyards, council halls, and Ottoman treasures
• Step into the magnificent Imperial Harem, the private world of the sultans
• Admire ornate Iznik tiles, stained-glass windows, and intricate mosaics
• Stay inside after the tour and explore the palace collections at your own pace

Description

Follow in the footsteps of Ottoman sultans and uncover the secrets of Topkapi Palace, the crown jewel of Istanbul and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin your journey by meeting your guide at the designated meeting point and walking straight past the long queues with skip-the-line access. For the next hour, explore the highlights of the palace complex — from majestic courtyards and grand council halls to opulent chambers that once formed the heart of the Ottoman Empire. The Imperial Harem is a hidden world of over 400 lavishly decorated rooms where the sultan, his family, and the royal concubines once lived. Inside, you’ll find intricate Iznik tiles, sparkling stained-glass windows, and elaborate mosaics that reflect the palace’s extraordinary artistry. The tour concludes in the Harem, but your adventure doesn’t have to end there. Stay as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace — from the palace’s priceless museum collections to its serene gardens with breathtaking views of the Bosphorus. Discover stories of intrigue, power, and luxury on this unforgettable visit to one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.

Includes

Topkapi Palace & Harem Entry Tickets Skip-the-ticket-Line Entry Professional Licensed Guide 1-hour Highlights Tour After the tour stay inside the Palace as long as you want Audio Guide works on your smarphone and is available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Romanian, Russian, Chinese

Important Information

• The guided tour lasts 1 hour. After the tour you can explore the palace on your own pace. The audio guide Works on your smartphone. The link will be emailed 1 day before your tour. For same-day bookings, it’s sent immediately. To use the audio guide, please bring a charged smartphone with internet. For the best experience, bring headphones.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund