Skip the line and enter the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. Enjoy a guided tour inside and see the four courtyard museum including the Audience Hall, High Court, Historical Kitchens, and The Treasury.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 75 minutes
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Tour a historical palace with a knowledgeable local guide
- See the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans
- Experience the glory of the Ottoman Era
- Enjoy priority admission and skip-the-line access
Full description
Skip the line and visit the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. Discover how the Topkapi Palace was built between 1466 - 1478 and served for over 400 years as the residency and administrative headquarter of the Ottoman Sultans.
The guide will explain to you the entire story of the Palace during a one hour tour. Marvel at the great architectural beauty of this important monument of the Ottoman Empire.
Includes
- Skip-the-line entry ticket
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Free time in the Palace
- Transport to the meeting point
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the Carpet Museum (Halı Müzesi), outside the palace, 5 minutes before the tour departure time.The guide will be holding a flag with the logo of Istanbul Tourist Pass
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Know before you go
- Please note, this attraction cannot be visited without the guide.
- All children will be asked to present their valid passport at the entrance of the museums in order to validate their age.
