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Topkapi Palace & Harem, Skip-the-Line Entry with SMALL GROUP

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Topkapi Palace & Harem, Skip-the-Line Entry with SMALL GROUP
Top rated
4.8018017 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8018017 out of 5 stars
222 reviews

By joining our Fast Track Topkapi Palace Tour with Harem, you can skip the line of the Topkapi Palace Museum, save time and money.

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Duration 15 minutes - 1.5 hours
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B
Brenda – Turkey

Guide (Sorry, can’t remember his name. Rick/Nick?) had a great sense of humour and interacted so well with the group. Very knowledgeable and I learned loads.

M
Meltem – United Kingdom

Akın was a fantastic guide I have been to Topkapı a couple of times beforehand but I learned some new things. He kept us informed of any schedule changes

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    orient spice market

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    Topkapi Palace

    Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)

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    Topkapi Palace Harem

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Skip the line of Topkapi Palace Musuem
  • Discover Harem with our Live Tour Guide
  • Save your time and money
  • Be drawn into a profound sense of serenity as you watch the dervishes
  • Enjoy the rhythmic whirling of the dervishes and the soulful music

Full description

Topkapi Palace was built with the order of Fatih Sultan Mehmet who conquered İstanbul in the 15th century. Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayı) is a complex of kiosks and pavilions contained by four courtyards.

Explore the palace's beautiful gardens, and extensive collections of artifacts, including imperial treasures, manuscripts, and relics with a guide. Admire its stunning blend of Ottoman and Byzantine architecture, intricate tilework, and elaborate decorations.

Visit the Imperial Treasury, home to precious items such as the famous Topkapi Dagger and the Spoonmaker's Diamond. See the Harem, the private residence of the sultan's family, which contains numerous chambers and opulent decor.

Includes

  • English-speaking guide
  • Skip-the-line entry to Topkapi Palace Museum
  • Entry to Harem
  • Tips
  • Transportation
  • Audio guide

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You will see our tour guide whose holding MANOLYA TOURS FLAG OR UMBRELLA.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes

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  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Bikes
  • Alcohol and drugs

From $73 per person

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4.8 /5

based on 222 reviews

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  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Brenda – TurkeyJune 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Guide (Sorry, can’t remember his name. Rick/Nick?) had a great sense of humour and interacted so well with the group. Very knowledgeable and I learned loads.

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June 16, 2025

Every comment you send is a great source of motivation for us. We sincerely thank you for sharing your thoughts, feedback and support with us. Your opinions are a guide for us and each comment helps us to improve our services.

M
Meltem – United KingdomMay 31, 2025 – Verified booking
Akın was a fantastic guide I have been to Topkapı a couple of times beforehand but I learned some new things. He kept us informed of any schedule changes

Response from provider

June 16, 2025

Every comment you send is a great source of motivation for us. We sincerely thank you for sharing your thoughts, feedback and support with us. Your opinions are a guide for us and each comment helps us to improve our services.

C
Colin – United KingdomMay 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Akin our guide was informative and knowledgeable - just enough detail! The harem is exceptional and it was great to have the commentary provided by Akin to help bring out the details.

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