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Enjoy priority entry to the Topkapi Palace, Harem, and Hagia Irene in Istanbul. Download an audio guide app to learn about the history of the sites.

Highlights

• Explore the Topkapi Palace, Harem, and Hagia Irene with a priority entry
• Download an audio guide app to learn about the history of the sites
• Enjoy priority entry to the Topkapi Palace, Harem, and Hagia Irene
• Discover the history of the Ottoman Empire at the Topkapi Palace
• Admire the architecture of the Hagia Irene, a former Greek Orthodox church

Description

Meet your host at the Chimney Bistro and make your way to the Topkapi Palace. Skip the ticket lines and head inside, where you can explore the palace at your own pace with an audio guide. Discover the history of the palace, which was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Admire the stunning architecture and learn about the daily life of the sultans and their families. Next, head to the Harem, where you can explore the private quarters of the sultans and their families. Learn about the lives of the women who lived in the Harem and the complex social hierarchy that existed within its walls. Finally, visit the Hagia Irene, a former Greek Orthodox church that is now a museum. Admire the stunning architecture and learn about the history of the building, which dates back to the 4th century.

Includes

Priority access to Topkapi Palace Entry to Harem Entry to Hagia Irene Audio guide

Important Information

• Entry times inside Topkapi Palace and Harem are at 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, and 16:00, except Tuesdays. Entry times inside Hagia Irene are at 12 pm, 14 pm, and 16 pm, except Tuesdays. Meeting Point for Topkapi Palace entry is the Chimney Bistro. Meeting Point for the Hagia Irene entry is the Topkapi Cafe. Free admission for children aged 0–6 with passport verification. Mandatory security check may take up to 30 minutes during high season. This is not a guided tour; a host will bring you inside. The audio guide app requires internet to download but not to use once downloaded. No entry inside the Museums with your GetYourGuide voucher. You must come to the meeting point. The host will bring you inside.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund