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Topkapi Palace Tickets & Tours
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- Explore Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman sultans' imperial home for 400+ years, and a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in Turkish history and culture.
- Enter the palace led by a representative, and explore the opulent interiors at your own pace, assisted by an audio guide available in 5 languages.
- See the First Courtyard that once consisted of a hospital, a bakery, an arsenal, the mint, storage places, and some dormitories.
- The Second Courtyard was the seat of the Divan and also hosted the privy stables and the kitchens.
- Visit the kitchen to see a stunning display of the Chinese porcelain collection, which is said to be the third most valuable in the world.
- Upgrade your ticket to include a guided tour of Topkapı Palace and Basilica Cistern to gain in-depth insights from an expert guide.
- Explore Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman sultans' imperial home for 400+ years, and a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in Turkish history and culture.
- Enter the palace led by a representative, and explore the opulent interiors at your own pace, assisted by an audio guide available in 5 languages.
- See the First Courtyard that once consisted of a hospital, a bakery, an arsenal, the mint, storage places, and some dormitories.
- The Second Courtyard was the seat of the Divan and also hosted the privy stables and the kitchens.
- Visit the kitchen to see a stunning display of the Chinese porcelain collection, which is said to be the third most valuable in the world.
- Upgrade your ticket to include a guided tour of Topkapı Palace and Basilica Cistern to gain in-depth insights from an expert guide.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry into Topkapı Palace
- Access to Harem Museum
- Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
- The services of a representative who will lead you to the entrance
- 2-hour guided tour of Topkapi Palace & Basilica Cistern with entry tickets (optional)
- English-speaking guide (optional)
- Note that you will be able to enter the Topkapi Palace only with a representative. Meet your guide at the meeting point, who will then take you inside the palace.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
- The audio guide app is available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. You'll find instructions on how to use the audio guide app in your ticket voucher.
- There is limited internet at the museum/pier so download the app before your visit. The app does not require internet once it has been downloaded (ensure your GPS is activated).
- Please bring your headphones to listen to the audio guide.
- Enter the palace and stay as long as you want until its closing time of 5pm.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Marcella
Oct 2024Verified booking
The. Palace is marvelous, thoughtful and friendly assistance, unfortunately the audio guide was inaccessible and the internet coverage was partial, so we were not. Managed to translate all the explanations and we. Understood little
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Romana
Oct 2024Verified booking
The gentleman who came for us was funny and nice. He was well understood. The tour itself was wonderful. It is a pity that in the palace there is no property or other things to look at.
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Humera
Aug 2024Verified booking
Straight forward tour, enjoyed being able to have my own time flexibility. Loved the sacred relics and all the historical architecture. However audio guide only covered the entrance really.
Simone
Aug 2024Verified booking
The meeting point is near the main entrance easily recognizable. The guide is ONLY for entering inside the palace and does not give instructions or ticket to visit the Harem area. Beware of this as Harem turns out to be extra charged and if not ticketed they will not let you in. Ask the guide for instructions now!!!
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Dirk
Jun 2024Verified booking
We loved the beautiful palace at the impressive location at the Bosporus. The palace is well preserved. Information about the harem could be more informative, there were for instance no stories about the harem. The ticket service also could be better. First it was not clear where to get the Headout tickets. We got the tickets from a guide, but the guide only accompanied us to the palace but did not follow us into the palace. So we did not get more information from the guide after entering the palace. In spite of these points of criticism the overall impression was great, we are glad we have visited this very impressive beautiful palace.
Naho
Jun 2024Verified booking
The guide's explanation of the highlight was accurate. I was able to see the main parts of the palace in less than 2 hours.
Vekshana
Jun 2024Verified booking
Easy to get there and apart from the initial part where the tour guide needs to lead you into the harem area, you are free to look around at your leisure. Audio guide app doesn't work but you can download a guide from the website although sometimes the areas can get confusing.
Goran
Jun 2024Verified booking
Our guide (Doruk Sanbay) was very knowledgeable and patient to answer all our questions. His precise and interesting information elevated the whole experience to another level.
Maria
Jun 2024Verified booking
The tour was well organized and the meeting point was easy to find. We were told interesting facts, questions were answered, we were given information and then had time to walk around on our own.
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Gregory
May 2024Verified booking
Topkapi Paula's was our 3rd booking through Headout. The process went very smoothly. Any glitches were quickly and easily resolved. The tour guides are extremely nice, helpful, and informed. Topkapi Palace is very big and extensive. We pooped out without getting through everything but that's ok. We loved what we saw. I point out that these days you may have people who behave entitled. The guards and ushers in the museum are quick to correct those who break the rules. As it should be.
Btissame
May 2024Verified booking
The guide was very well informed and got us through all the lines very quickly. He gave us all the information we needed, including tips on how to make the most of this visit. I really recommend. Expecially if you have children (skip the line really does mean skip the line)
Kirit
Apr 2024Verified booking
The guide Muhammed Salih was fantastic. His knowledge and delivery impeccable. The site was beautiful and the exhibitions were stunning. Without a doubt the best part of our trip so far 😊👌
Karolina
Sep 2024Verified booking
Beautiful arhitecture, so much to see in Topkapi Palace. Bayıldım!
Kaydar
Aug 2024Verified booking
The museum was really great and worth to be seen.
Leo
Jul 2024Verified booking
Palace is huge and you need at least 3 hours to see everything.
Siti
Jul 2024Verified booking
No need to wait in a long que. Audio guide in the apps. No need to spend time reading all the info at each section.
Belhaouari
May 2024Verified booking
C'était bien pas d'attente pour rentrer,mais il faut améliorer l'audio guide
Anna
Apr 2024Verified booking
Great guide, super informative, fascinating terrain
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Beerlandt
Apr 2024Verified booking
Very smooth and friendly assistance from a fluent english speaking guide
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CHAHINE
Apr 2024Verified booking
Enriching experience, lots to learn and discover
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Michal
Feb 2025Verified booking
Goodd organization in Topkapi Palace. The organization of the trip to the Basilica Cistern was a bit worse, but overall it was good.
Maria
Dec 2024Verified booking
Topkapi is a place worth visiting all day because it is huge and has different rooms and exhibitions to see in its 4 gardens. I liked to know the harem and not only the visit that the tour offered me.
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Roberto
Nov 2024Verified booking
With the "skip the line" ticket, we were forced to wait more than half an hour for the person in charge, while at the ticket office there was no line at all. In essence, instead of "skipping" the line we waited for a long time.
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Alejandra
Nov 2024Verified booking
The Harem is beautiful, it takes you back to that time. The kitchen is impressive, the utensils and pots are preserved. The clothing room shows the elegance with which they dressed. The gardens are very beautiful, the whole palace is amazing. It is the best museum in Istanbul.
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Dominique
Nov 2024Verified booking
The audio guide didn't download until 4 hours into the visit... so a bit late.... The download icon moves, but no download would take place. It should be made clearer that you have to download in advance. It should also be made clearer that there are no tickets (no souvenir trace), it's the guide who lets you in, so don't miss the meeting point. For people who don't understand English well, a brochure would be welcome to explain what the guide is saying as he accompanies us. It would be more effective if the numbers on the audio guide map corresponded with the numbers on the physical information terminals on the site.
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- Visit the imperial residence of Ottoman sultans, a landmark that served as their home for over 400 years. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a captivating journey into Turkish history and culture.
- With skip-the-line entry, follow your expert guide to learn about the fascinating history of the palace built as the Ottomans conquered Istanbul and all that you see around you.
- Marvel at the Ottoman Army's weapons, beautiful fabrics, jewels, and art, and discover a collection of Chinese and Japanese porcelain in the palace kitchen.
- The Holy Relics Chamber includes items associated with legendary historical figures such as Prophet Muhammad, Moses, and David.
- You can also visit the Harem section, once the abode of the Sultan and his family, decorated with beautiful Kutahya and Iznik tiles.
- Visit the imperial residence of Ottoman sultans, a landmark that served as their home for over 400 years. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a captivating journey into Turkish history and culture.
- With skip-the-line entry, follow your expert guide to learn about the fascinating history of the palace built as the Ottomans conquered Istanbul and all that you see around you.
- Marvel at the Ottoman Army's weapons, beautiful fabrics, jewels, and art, and discover a collection of Chinese and Japanese porcelain in the palace kitchen.
- The Holy Relics Chamber includes items associated with legendary historical figures such as Prophet Muhammad, Moses, and David.
- You can also visit the Harem section, once the abode of the Sultan and his family, decorated with beautiful Kutahya and Iznik tiles.
Inclusions
- 1-hour guided tour
- English-speaking guide
- Skip-the-ticket-line entry to Topkapi Palace
- Access to Harem Section
- Audio App for IOS & Android in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish
- Tip: Monday mornings and the winter are the best times to experience the beauty of the palace in peace as it is the least crowded.
- Audio App for IOS and Android is available in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.
- Children will be asked to present their valid passports at the entrance of the museums to validate their age.
- This attraction cannot be accessed directly by presenting the digital Pass at the museum. You need to enter with the tour guide.
- It is mandatory for guests to use a headset during the tour. For this reason, be sure to bring your ID card with you when you come to the Topkapi Palace Tour. ID cards will be taken during the use of the headset and will be returned at the end of the tour.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Goran
Jun 2024Verified booking
Our guide (Doruk Sanbay) was very knowledgeable and patient to answer all our questions. His precise and interesting information elevated the whole experience to another level.
Maria
Jun 2024Verified booking
The tour was well organized and the meeting point was easy to find. We were told interesting facts, questions were answered, we were given information and then had time to walk around on our own.
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Adrian
May 2024Verified booking
Pentru prima vizita, programati-va minim 3-4 ore, rabdare multa si bucurati-va de o experienta deosebita, ce nu trebuie ratata. Ideal sa aveti ghid...povestile si detaliile fiecarui, fac diferenta.
Kirit
Apr 2024Verified booking
The guide Muhammed Salih was fantastic. His knowledge and delivery impeccable. The site was beautiful and the exhibitions were stunning. Without a doubt the best part of our trip so far 😊👌
Anna
Apr 2024Verified booking
Great guide, super informative, fascinating terrain
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Jo
Oct 2024Verified booking
Skipping the queue was really handy and having the guide was great. Just to manage expectations he got us through the security areas and then told us a bit about the history of the palace and surrounds. That was great. He pointed out significant collections to go to but didn't take us there himself. That makes sense given it's only a one hour tour. It's a big complex and a lot to see. There were no audio headsets either so you really had to get close to listen which was a bit difficult in a big group.
Peter
Oct 2024Verified booking
The tour was fine. The moderate review is because of the poor meeting place (Topikapi Cafe). Our plan was to have breakfast there (between 9:00-10:00 am), as our tour would start at 10:00 am. However, there was no breakfast option. The staff told us to wait for 15 minutes, but after 15 minutes it turned out there was still no breakfast option. Moreover, the cappuccinos were obscenely expensive (7 euros per cup). I would do something about this, because it reflects on the tour.
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Fulvio
Oct 2024Verified booking
Among the greatest experiences I've ever witnessed! Nice contribute from the guide with helpful informations about the complex and insights!
fabio
Oct 2024Verified booking
The guide at St. Sophia was very hurried, there were other groups around us with whom the guides spent much more time giving more explanations. The Topkaki Palace guide fully met our expectations, he was nice, friendly and very professional
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Juan
Sep 2024Verified booking
We booked the tour with a guide in Spanish and there were only English speaking guides. The solution they gave us was an audio guide that did not work very well.
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ZIKRY
Sep 2024Verified booking
Unclear instructions on where to collect the audio guide. Asked a security personnel inside on where to get them and by then it was not possible to get them. FYI, it's at the ticket office near the entrance. The audio probably makes up half the experience for those interested in history.
Anne
Sep 2024Verified booking
The tour guide was the worst ever. He was brief and short couldn't remember what was to be said. He was talking with another tour person all the time and had no interest in having a pleasant experience. A waste of money and a bad experience on what could been an important part our trip as this castle is so important. We paid to get information and didn't have it.
Diana
Aug 2024Verified booking
I booked a combo guided tour Hagia Sofia and Topkapi palace, few days before arrival. Booking was incredibly easy and the payment quickly. We was about to miss our trip because of a bunch of airplanes delayed, but finally we did it safely. First tour was to Hagia Sofia, at 10.00 am, with a great girl guide named Buse. On time, great organized, pleasant people. We was more than thankful for it. The second tour, with another guide, Denis, also a great guy, at Topkapi, 12.00 am, needed more than 2 hours. We definitely recommend headout in Turkey, easy to access and trustful!! Enjoy it!
Shreyash
Jul 2024Verified booking
it was very well organized with good explanation about the palace. The group was just too big for one guide to handle. there were almost 30 people which is too much for the guide to handle. the guide let us enter in the harem section and then disappeared without saying good bye which is very unprofessional.
Alison
Jul 2024Verified booking
It was really easy to find the meeting point and our guide was excellent! He gave just the right amount of information and answered any questions we had.
Daniel
Jul 2024Verified booking
Great coverage of the sight. Friendly and informative guide. Full access to the property and good balance of guided and non-guided time
Frances
Jul 2024Verified booking
Tourgood. Ticketing troublesome. Hard to download the app. Also confusion about need for headphones. But instead we had a live guide who was very informative.
Christine
Jul 2024Verified booking
Our guide was very nice but without a headphones/audio help we couldn't hear half of what he said in the Mosque. Our group was large and only those of us that were able to stand very close could hear him. Headphones would make this a better tour.
Sofia
Jun 2024Verified booking
Our tour guide Cem was so knowledgeable and friendly and he made the tour even better! He answered all our questions and was gave us guidance on other landmarks as well!
Devora
Jun 2024Verified booking
Easy booking and the meeting spot was convenient. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. This was our second trip to Istanbul and I learned things I'd not known from him.
Perry
Jun 2024Verified booking
Informative guide with a friendly attitude and ready to answer any question -- or say he didn't know the answer when true !!
Victoria
Jun 2024Verified booking
Lovely experience. I wish there was a cafe with Turkish coffee and Turkish sweets. I liked that there were many small museums inside instead of one large one. Many places in a shade. I wish that there were more furniture and accessories inside the palace rooms. It would convey the grandeur of Ottoman Empire better
Francis
Jun 2024Verified booking
Guide was well informed and efficient. 1 hour was perfect for getting an overview, then we decided where to go after. It took us 4 hours and we didn't get to see everything, we were too tired to stay. But we were satisfied with the whole trip
ABDUL
Jun 2024Verified booking
Nice and comfortable guide Very well explained each and everything Would be great if guide accompany in the harem section also. But explained well about the harem section as a whole
Amândio
Jun 2024Verified booking
After more than an hour we were still in the main entrance/garden area, hearing nothing special. He made several (at least three) identifications of those present. Some of the audio guides didn't work, and another person tested some of the audio guides. Everyone was staring at each other because of the delay and, above all, with terrible English (many people like me chose to turn off the audio) without any English pronunciation or intonation, in other words in the same Turkish tone, in my case when the guide saw my disappointed expression, I even replied: I don't know if you're speaking in English or Turkish, which in this case I don't!?
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- With this combo ticket, save money as you get skip-the-line access to the Basilica Cistern and the Topkapi Palace.
- On the Basilica Cistern tour, discover hundreds of ancient cisterns hidden beneath Istanbul's Sunken Palace.
- Explore with your guide and see the 336 well-preserved Byzantine columns and the two Medusa heads.
- Visit the Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman sultans in the 15th century, and learn more about its history from your tour guide.
- Enjoy entry to the Harem, a place that served not only as a private living space for the sultan's wives, and female relatives but also as a center of political and social dynamics.
- With this combo ticket, save money as you get skip-the-line access to the Basilica Cistern and the Topkapi Palace.
- On the Basilica Cistern tour, discover hundreds of ancient cisterns hidden beneath Istanbul's Sunken Palace.
- Explore with your guide and see the 336 well-preserved Byzantine columns and the two Medusa heads.
- Visit the Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman sultans in the 15th century, and learn more about its history from your tour guide.
- Enjoy entry to the Harem, a place that served not only as a private living space for the sultan's wives, and female relatives but also as a center of political and social dynamics.
Inclusions
Basilica Cistern
- Skip-the-line entry
- Free time to explore more
Topkapi Palace
- Skip-the-line entry
- Free time to explore more
- Topkapi Palace audio guide app
- Entry to Harem
Basilica Cistern
- Tip: When exploring the underground cistern, you may find yourself feeling a chill due to its dim and moist atmosphere. Bring along a lightweight cardigan for extra warmth.
Topkapi Palace
- Tip: During your free time at the palace, use the audio app to the fullest to get an insight into its intriguing past.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Gregory
May 2024Verified booking
Topkapi Paula's was our 3rd booking through Headout. The process went very smoothly. Any glitches were quickly and easily resolved. The tour guides are extremely nice, helpful, and informed. Topkapi Palace is very big and extensive. We pooped out without getting through everything but that's ok. We loved what we saw. I point out that these days you may have people who behave entitled. The guards and ushers in the museum are quick to correct those who break the rules. As it should be.
Michal
Feb 2025Verified booking
Goodd organization in Topkapi Palace. The organization of the trip to the Basilica Cistern was a bit worse, but overall it was good.
Gill
Oct 2024Verified booking
I booked a combi tour Topkapi Palace and Cistern Basilica. The day before I received a WhatsApp message providing details of where to meet the guide and optional times to visit the Basilica which helped to plan our day. Our guide for the Palace did not have a strong voice so having to compete against other visitors and guides did make audio difficult. The guide at the Cistern Basilica did not stay with our small group very long and again it was difficult to hear what he was saying over other guides. The skip the queue concept proved to be invaluable though as all attractions had very long ticket and entry queues and we jumped the lot. In hindsight I would just pay for audio guide and not a physical person.
Robert
Jul 2024Verified booking
Guide was great although would have liked more guidance inside the palace. Extremely disappointing that location to start tour was not correct in email or Google maps. Guides indicated they had alerted home office 2 months ago.
Rasib
Jun 2024Verified booking
Seamless experience. Make sure you go into the cafe, which is the initial meeting point. The two locations have separate tickets. So, you can take your time for the Basilica Cistern and then have a break before you head for the Topkapi Palace tour. Worth the money, especially with the skip-the-line entry.
Pinna
Mar 2025Verified booking
Very pleased with the Sympathy and professionalism. Easy access, payments even with PayPal. Excellent organization
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Daniela
Aug 2024Verified booking
The team of guides very well organized, kind and knowledgeable
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Georgios
May 2024Verified booking
Very friendly guide, knowledgeable and accurate.
AMERICA
Dec 2024Verified booking
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Oct 2024Verified booking
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Yousef
Mar 2025Verified booking
It was great but the tour guide is just to enter the palace then leave without any information it was difficult to understand everything and every area because the audience is not well stabilished
Julie
Feb 2025Verified booking
Tour started late. Tour was not a tour, rather an escort into the venue with a bit of factual info, then a request for a tip. Then we were cut loose to explore the place on our own. We were asked to return the lanyard with the little box for a guide to be heard. It was never used and my husband's came open to reveal there wasn't even a battery in there. Our tix were for 2 venues. The "guide" told us we could return to the kiosk for the second part of our tour when we were finished at the palace and the next tour began even 30 min. When we returned, we were told it started at 2:00, which was 2 hours away and we had another appointment at 2:00. Rep told us to call operator, then go on What's app, then another idea all the while I did not have an international calling plan to do any of those things. I was sent away, then returned to ask if I could just get the ticket for the venue and go without a guide. The rep said she would call her boss about that. We finally got the tickets and toured without a guide. Rep admitted there was no notification anywhere on the booking that showed the second tour started at 2:00.
Pierre
Oct 2024Verified booking
We wasted a lot of time looking for places to get our tickets. For the Topkapi Palace we were directed to the wrong group, had to come back and were charged an extra 20 euros...really disappointed. I'd appreciate a refund of 20 euros, because not only did we waste an enormous amount of time, we also had to pay.
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vincenzo
Jan 2025Verified booking
it is appropriate to make one appointment near the museum the audio guide I downloaded it by myself much confusion
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MARIA
Dec 2024Verified booking
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Nov 2024Verified booking
Combos
Istanbul Super Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
from €131.40
€121.53
8% off
- This combo lets you skip the lines for Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern all in one go! Perfect for time-conscious travelers and history buffs.
- Explore the Sultan's lavish chambers at the Topkapi Palace, including the Harem, and marvel at the Imperial Treasury's jewels like the Topkapi Dagger.
- Witness the architectural marvel of Hagia Sophia and decipher the cryptic Viking runes etched by ancient visitors, alongside Islamic and Christian art.
- At Basilica Cistern, spot the column that is shaped like the feathers of a peacock, constructed in memory of the slaves who died building it.
- With multilingual audio guides, unlock the secrets of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia's hidden murals, and the Basilica Cistern's haunting Medusa.
- This combo lets you skip the lines for Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern all in one go! Perfect for time-conscious travelers and history buffs.
- Explore the Sultan's lavish chambers at the Topkapi Palace, including the Harem, and marvel at the Imperial Treasury's jewels like the Topkapi Dagger.
- Witness the architectural marvel of Hagia Sophia and decipher the cryptic Viking runes etched by ancient visitors, alongside Islamic and Christian art.
- At Basilica Cistern, spot the column that is shaped like the feathers of a peacock, constructed in memory of the slaves who died building it.
- With multilingual audio guides, unlock the secrets of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia's hidden murals, and the Basilica Cistern's haunting Medusa.
Inclusions
Topkapi Palace
- Skip-the-ticket-line entry to Topkapi Palace
- Access to Harem Museum and Hagia Irene Museum
- Audio guide in English, Arabic, French, German, and Spanish
Hagia Sophia
- Skip-the-ticket-line entry to Hagia Sophia
- Audio guide in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish
Basilica Cistern
- Skip-the-ticket-line entry to Basilica Cistern
- Audio guide in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish
Topkapi Palace
- Tip: In the first courtyard, don't miss Hagia Irene, the oldest church in Istanbul and one of the oldest unreconstructed buildings in the world.
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Hagia Sophia
- Tip: Don't miss the Deesis mosaic, a recently uncovered Byzantine treasure depicting Virgin Mary, Jesus, and John the Baptist in a scene of intercession.
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The prayer area on the first floor can only be entered by Turkish citizens.
Basilica Cistern
- Tip: Look out for exhibitions which combine modern art installations with the cistern's ancient architecture, showcasing Istanbul's evolving character.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Marcella
Oct 2024Verified booking
The. Palace is marvelous, thoughtful and friendly assistance, unfortunately the audio guide was inaccessible and the internet coverage was partial, so we were not. Managed to translate all the explanations and we. Understood little
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Liliana
Oct 2024Verified booking
It was a surprise to enter such an old and well preserved site, the lighting is perfect and the modern sculptures installed there add a lot of character, we loved not having to wait in line to enter especially because the day was very hot and it is always visited by many people.
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Romana
Oct 2024Verified booking
The gentleman who came for us was funny and nice. He was well understood. The tour itself was wonderful. It is a pity that in the palace there is no property or other things to look at.
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Rodopi
Oct 2024Verified booking
Very beautiful and unique place! With e-ticket, I didn't had to wait in line (which was very long!). Audio also worked very well. Definitely worth it!!
Ionescu
Sep 2024Verified booking
We've skipped the lines for tickets. Especially at Cisterna. Super fast entry. At Aya Sofia there was a line for security and entry. But was fast enough. Good choice we bought the tickets online. Saved a lot of time and no more waiting in the heat and sun.
Savoldi
Aug 2024Verified booking
Beautiful experience. The basilica is a goosebump show. Guide in Italian using cell phone. Online ticket purchase and ticket hopping. Good organization at the entrance
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Alfredo
Aug 2024Verified booking
Purchasing tickets on line was easy, intuitive and fast taking advantage of cheaper prices than on other sites. The skip-the-line allowed us to immediately enter the attraction using the fast track dedicated to online purchases that was practically empty while the other two were full of people with very long lines. Using the audio guide was very easy and very intuitive, however, only after the invaluable help we got from the Support Team assistant at the entrance of the Basilica Cisterna by setting up the cell phone correctly with much helpfulness and courtesy. Thank you, it was fatastic to use Headout!
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Humera
Aug 2024Verified booking
Straight forward tour, enjoyed being able to have my own time flexibility. Loved the sacred relics and all the historical architecture. However audio guide only covered the entrance really.
Simone
Aug 2024Verified booking
The meeting point is near the main entrance easily recognizable. The guide is ONLY for entering inside the palace and does not give instructions or ticket to visit the Harem area. Beware of this as Harem turns out to be extra charged and if not ticketed they will not let you in. Ask the guide for instructions now!!!
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Kit
Jul 2024Verified booking
Quick and simple selection of attraction we would like to visit, other than Headout allow you to select each attraction, it also enable you to choose how many attraction per day to visit. We only select 1 attraction a day. This allow us to go in the morning and finish just before noon which is pretty hot in July. We head back to hotel to shower and take a nap 😴. Then head back out after 6pm for dinner and visit attraction to take pictures only from the outside. Sunset and night scene looks very different comparing it to day scene especially at Blue Mosque.
Ileana
Jul 2024Verified booking
The place was out of this world. We don't have to make any line. The staff was very friendly. Were tennis shoes (no heels).
Dirk
Jun 2024Verified booking
We loved the beautiful palace at the impressive location at the Bosporus. The palace is well preserved. Information about the harem could be more informative, there were for instance no stories about the harem. The ticket service also could be better. First it was not clear where to get the Headout tickets. We got the tickets from a guide, but the guide only accompanied us to the palace but did not follow us into the palace. So we did not get more information from the guide after entering the palace. In spite of these points of criticism the overall impression was great, we are glad we have visited this very impressive beautiful palace.
Virginia
Jun 2024Verified booking
The best thing about buying tickets with Headout was not having to wait in line! The tour is impressive and very well organized. I was really impressed with the experience and recommend it for its historical value.
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Naho
Jun 2024Verified booking
The guide's explanation of the highlight was accurate. I was able to see the main parts of the palace in less than 2 hours.
Marianela
Jun 2024Verified booking
The experience at the Basilica Cistern is incredible. I purchased tickets that allowed me to enter without waiting in line, and I was able to get in quickly. The basilica is marvelous, with stunning lights and artistic displays to enjoy. On the downside, there's no mobile signal inside the cistern. Although I had downloaded the app for a virtual guided tour, it wasn't available within the basilica. It would have been very considerate of them to inform visitors of this when purchasing tickets. So, you could decide whether to listen to the guide before or after entering the basilica. Alternatively, providing an option to download the guide for offline use would be ideal. Despite this, I highly recommend visiting the Basilica Cistern.
Vekshana
Jun 2024Verified booking
Easy to get there and apart from the initial part where the tour guide needs to lead you into the harem area, you are free to look around at your leisure. Audio guide app doesn't work but you can download a guide from the website although sometimes the areas can get confusing.
Annette
Jun 2024Verified booking
The online ticket system was super easy and convenient. We arrived and entered without any line ups. The Basilica Cistern is breathtaking, Beautiful, spectacular and a must do whilst in Istanbul.
Amra
May 2024Verified booking
The skip-the-line ticket is worth every penny. We were quickly inside and were able to enjoy the beautiful basilica without waiting in line. Buying and paying for tickets online is easy. I highly recommend it. The basilica itself was incredible. It's nice to see a piece of history and enjoy the beautiful views.
Clelia
May 2024Verified booking
It was a wonderful visit, the site is beautiful. As expected, we didn't wait in line and it was easy to get in. We recommend taking the guided tour to get more details about the cisterns. It is a must see place in Istanbul.
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Monica
May 2024Verified booking
The Basilica Cistern is impressive. Is beautiful, incredibly stunning. To visit is a must while in Istanbul. Using the "skip the line" tickets was the best. From bying and downloading the app and walking in took us less than 10 minutes while the line to buy the tickets was very long. We did not do any line or waiting or nothing. We highly recommend it.
Btissame
May 2024Verified booking
The guide was very well informed and got us through all the lines very quickly. He gave us all the information we needed, including tips on how to make the most of this visit. I really recommend. Expecially if you have children (skip the line really does mean skip the line)
Lynne
May 2024Verified booking
So glad we found these online tickets! We visited later in the day, which meant limited remaining open time, so we only had to wait in the long security line. Ww would have liked to have more guidance, or an escort, regarding where to go after picking up the tickets, but we figured it out. The audio tour was only for one person and there were two of us, so that was only OK. That said, getting to visit the Hagia Sophia was wonderful and well worth the effort to get there.
L.A.
May 2024Verified booking
Arrived a few minutes after 9am opening to find a line half way up the block, but then realized I chose the SKIP THE LINE option, I breezed in. There are two lines, one along the wall and the other STL option right next to it but sort of street side. I was maybe one of the first 20 people in the door Very pleased I went with that option. A tiny bit disappointed that the downloaded audio didn't work, I had listed to it the night before so I had a good idea what to expect, but would have been nice if it had worked as advertised.
Patricia
May 2024Verified booking
Instrucciones sencillas,descarga de la guía correcta y funcionó sin datos móviles durante toda la visita a la basilica cisterna.muy recomendable.
Romana
May 2024Verified booking
Ottimo il servizio di biglietti in Line siamo entrati senza fila. Il posto è veramente incredibile Complimenti anche per come sono allestite le luci. L'esperienza della visita è stata veramente unica. Un posto bellissimo!
- With the Istanbul MegaPass, access 2 to 9 attractions in 7 days with Classic, Premium, or Deluxe passes, saving up to 34% on individual ticket costs.
- Head to 2 attractions like the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Turkish Hammam, Dolmabahce Palace, and more with the Classic pass.
- What's more? Every pass comes with a free Bosphorus cruise, Blue Mosque tour, transportation card, route maps, and audio guides for all attractions.
- Emails with all tickets to the selected attraction will be delivered straight to your inbox so you can rest assured and plan your adventure.
- Choose the Premium or the all-inclusive Deluxe pass to visit 4 or 9 attractions. More exploration at a great deal!
- With the Istanbul MegaPass, access 2 to 9 attractions in 7 days with Classic, Premium, or Deluxe passes, saving up to 34% on individual ticket costs.
- Head to 2 attractions like the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Turkish Hammam, Dolmabahce Palace, and more with the Classic pass.
- What's more? Every pass comes with a free Bosphorus cruise, Blue Mosque tour, transportation card, route maps, and audio guides for all attractions.
- Emails with all tickets to the selected attraction will be delivered straight to your inbox so you can rest assured and plan your adventure.
- Choose the Premium or the all-inclusive Deluxe pass to visit 4 or 9 attractions. More exploration at a great deal!
Inclusions
- Choice of 2/4/9 of Istanbul's top attractions
- Attractions: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahce Palace
- Cruises: Bosphorus cruise, Dinner cruise on Bosphorus with Turkish drinks and food
- Tours: Asian side walking tour, Blue Mosque tour,
- Access to hop on hop off bus tour
- Activities: Dervish Ceremony, Turkish bath & Hamam
- 5-ride transportation card
- Digital guide book
- City, tram & metro map
- Get the list of included attractions here.
- No reservation is needed for any activity except the Bosphorus Dinner cruise.
- Each pass is valid for 7 consecutive days including the first day of use.
- You can visit multiple attractions in a day but you can only visit each attraction once with this pass.
- You do have skip-the-line access but you will still need to go through security.
- You'll receive tickets for all attractions you have selected in an email, and you'll receive tickets for all attractions if you've chosen the Deluxe pass.
- You can show the PDF digitally on your phone, or get a physical pass printed if you like.
- You can change the chosen attractions as many times as you want, or you can cancel the pass free of charge up to 1 day before the service date.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Edis
Oct 2024Verified booking
Everything is fine, you just have to make sure that you read your emails! It took us a while to find the checkpoint!
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Raquel
Jan 2025Verified booking
The experience of taking the ticket and pass without queues is excellent, they accompany you to the entrance of topkapi, we were 3 friends and we took the premium megapass. The transport card is very good, it includes 5 trips and then you can recharge them in the machines of any transport. The audio guides are good. The only but, the guided tour of the Blue Mosque is not worth much, it is in English and they do not explain much.
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KARMANN
Nov 2024Verified booking
The fike-cutters are very practical for St Sophia and the Cistern Basilica, but not very efficient for Topkapi. The cruise is very pleasant and the sightseeing buses always interesting for a first visit to the city.
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muller
Dec 2024Verified booking
Good, do it after 16:00, less waiting.
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diana
Dec 2024Verified booking
All perfect Great pass to skip the line
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Clemencia
Nov 2024Verified booking
Instructions were clear and easy to follow. Very convenient. The customer service is superb and very helpful!
Ashley
Oct 2024Verified booking
Loved how you could choose which attractions to visit and loved how you could visit on your own schedule!!
Kőrösi
Oct 2024Verified booking
Skip the line really did work! Great!
Pierre
Oct 2024Verified booking
Buying the megacard was a god proposition
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SHAMIDAH
Oct 2024Verified booking
Very convenient, well organised and a lot of time saved by booking events online
Deep
Oct 2024Verified booking
Value and customer service was great!
TANJIL
Oct 2024Verified booking
Well organized, everything went Very smooth. Highly recommend. Customer service(whats app) is excellent.
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Why visit Topkapi Palace?
- Ottoman opulence: Get a taste of royalty and opulence as you pass through the famed Imperial Gate that the Ottoman Sultans used as the main entrance to Topkapi Palace.
- Architectural masterpiece: With its rich architectural and cultural beauty, this UNESCO World Heritage site draws more than 3 million people every year.
- Historical significance: Venture into the Imperial Treasury that houses prized possessions, the suits of armor of Sultan Mustafa III, and weaponry such as the famous Topkapi Dagger.
- Intricate artworks: Marvel at miniature artworks that depict parts of religious texts, court scenes of various Sultans, and the very first map of the world that was made in 1513.
- Royal residence: The Topkapi Palace harem was the center of the Sultan’s private life. With more than 400 rooms, it is a colossal structure in itself and deserves the admiration that it receives.
Topkapi Palace ticket types and options
Skip-the-line tickets
Best for: Visitors with a packed itinerary looking to avoid long lines and independent travelers
Guide: Audio guide in 10 languages
- With these tickets, you can bypass the long ticketing lines and directly access the palace interiors. Take advantage of the included multilingual audio guide and explore at your own pace.
Recommended tours:
- Skip-the-line tickets to Topkapi Palace and Harem with audio guide
- Istanbul Super Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern skip-the-line tickets with audio guide
Guided tours
Best for: First-time visitors looking to learn about Istanbul’s rich history, history buffs, and culture enthusiasts
Guide: English-speaking guide and audio guide app in around 7 to 10 languages
- With an expert guide leading the day, you will learn fascinating details about the Ottoman Empire, from the lives of the Sultans to the secrets of the Harem, and more.
Recommended tours:
- Topkapi Palace and Harem guided tour with skip-the-line tickets
- Combo: Guided tour of Topkapi Palace + Basilica Cistern with skip-the-line tickets
Combo tickets
Best for: Travelers on a budget looking to cover multiple attractions in one package, families or groups with diverse interests, and those looking to stay in the city for a while
Guide: Expert English-speaking guide and audio app in over 10 languages
- With a one-time combo ticket purchase, you can tick off multiple attractions from your Istanbul wishlist. Enjoy premium add-ons like a Bosphorus cruise, a Blue Mosque tour, an Old City walking tour, and more.
Recommended tours:
- Istanbul in a day tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Cruise, & more
- Istanbul top museums 3-day pass: Guided tour + entry tickets & free Bosphorus cruise
Cancellation policy: You can cancel any of these tickets up to 24 hours before the scheduled time and get a full refund.
Topkapi Palace highlights
Ottoman Imperial Palace
Shortly after his conquest of Constantinople (the historical name for Istanbul) in 1453, Mehmed the Conqueror started building the first level of Topkapi Palace. He lived here until his death in 1481. Ottoman Sultans stayed at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul until the 19th century. After a huge fire devastated the royal kitchens in 1574, Sultan Selim II entrusted Mimar Sinan with restoring the damaged sections of the palace. Topkapi Palace remained an Ottoman stronghold throughout this period.
About Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace Harem
The Topkapi Palace harem formed the residential quarters of the sultan’s family and was rigorously partitioned by gender. In the 16th century, Sultan Murat III had his apartments built here, eventually making it the sultan’s palace as well. The harem, like all the other structures of the palace, was constantly refurbished and expanded to meet growing demands. The outcome today is a complex plan with a variety of architectural influences.
Topkapi Place Harem
Arms and Weapons
The royal arms and weapons were kept in the External Treasury. The artifacts in the collections, like other objects at the Topkapi Palace Museum, were either made by workshops on the Sultan’s orders, acquired at markets, received as presents from visiting diplomats, or accumulated from conquered people.
About Topkapi Palace Museum
Imperial Treasury
Situated at the eastern end of the court, the Topkapi Palace Treasury includes priceless riches like silver, gold, emeralds, jades, rubies, pearls, and diamond-encrusted artifacts. The jewel-encrusted Sword of Süleyman the Magnificent and the remarkable Throne of Ahmed I, studded with mother-of-pearl and fashioned by Sedefkar Mehmed Agha, builder of the Blue Mosque, are also worth seeing.
European Porcelain Exhibit
The Topkapi Palace kitchens, which currently house the imperial porcelain exhibit, were located in the second courtyard. The porcelain collection demonstrates the Ottoman Empire’s global reach, with items acquired from Europe, as well as China and Japan. Celadon from China was treasured as dinnerware because it was thought that if the food served in it was poisoned, it would change color.
First Court
The first courtyard, also known as the First Court, is the palace’s largest and sole public space. Throughout the reign of the Ottoman Empire, the imperial gates were open to anyone unarmed. The wide expanse of the courtyard was perfect for celebrations and parades, and it was probably the busiest of the palace's squares.
Second Court
The Salutation Gate opens to the Second Court of Topkapi Palace. Known as the Divan Square, the Second Court used to be the administrative center. This area would only be open to the members of the court and other formal visitors. In the Domed Chamber, also known as Council Hall, members of the imperial council met many times a week to deliberate the empire's administrative concerns.
Third Court
The Felicity Gate, with its canopied entrance, opens to the Third Court, or the innermost square of Topkapi Palace, which accommodated the Sultan’s private home and the internal imperial school. The sultan, his family, his staff, and the rare authorized guest were the only ones who could enter. Visitors to the Sultan were limited to the Audience Chamber and were required to conform to a strict protocol.
Fourth Court
The third courtyard connects to the Fourth Court of Topkapi Palace. It is home to the Baghdad Pavilion, Circumcision Chamber, and Yerevan Pavilion, all of which are lavishly ornamented. The charming gilt-bronze Iftar Pergola, where sultans often broke their fasts if Ramadan occurred in the summertime, is one of the most distinctive features.
Plan your visit to Topkapi Palace
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Accessibility
Facilities
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Topkapi Palace Opening Hours:
- Winter period: From 1st October to 1st April
Open on: Wednesday to Monday
Museum, Harem, and Hagia Irene timings: 9 AM to 6 PM - Summer period: From 1st April to 1st October
Open on: Wednesday to Monday
Museum, Harem, and Hagia Irene timings: 9 AM to 6 PM
Note: The ticket office closes at 5.30 PM
Closed Dates: Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays, 1 May, the first day of Ramadan, and the first day of Sacrifice.
Topkapi Palace Opening HoursAddress: Topkapi Palace is located at Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Find on Map
Getting there:
- By Tram: T1
Nearest tram station: Gülhane istasyonu, Sultanahmet - By Bus: 28T, 30D, 46Ç, 47E, 99A, BN1, EM1
Nearest bus stop: Akbıyık - By Metro: M2
Nearest metro station: Vezneciler: - By Train: Marmaray (Atakoy–Pendik) line
Nearest train station: Marmaray Sirkeci İstasyonu - By Car: The distance between Istanbul Airport and Topkapi Palace is about 50 km
Nearest parking: Sports Car Park, Naz Otopark
Wheelchair Accessibility: Topkapi Palace is mostly accessible by wheelchair. The main entrance has ramps for easy access. Most of the doors have ramps to get over the marble door frames. All four courtyards can be accessed by wheelchair users. There are also wheelchair-accessible toilets in the palace.
Audio Guides: You can avail of audio guides at Topkapi Palace to explore it at your own pace. You may be charged extra for it if it isn’t already included in your ticket.
Toilets: There are toilets available throughout the palace.
- Secure your Topkapi Palace tickets well in advance if possible as this will make the entry procedure shorter.
- Arrive at Topkapi Palace at least 10 minutes early to avoid delays.
- Don't forget to carry ID proof for yourself and your children, especially if you have bought discounted tickets or are to get free entry.
- Topkapi Palace Harem tickets are available separately. Ensure that you book them as well if you want to explore the harem.
- Although there is no dress code as such, make sure that you wear clothing that covers your knees and shoulders.
- Topkapi Palace is a massive landmark. Carry a copy of the map to make sure you don't lose your way as you explore it.
Topkapi Palace Museum Shop
On the right side of the Topkapi Palace entrance, you will find the Museum Shop which sells merchandise and memorabilia. You can buy postcards, replica attire, and the likes of these from the museum shop.
Address: Museum Shop, Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
While there are no eateries within Topkapi Palace, there are many restaurants and cafes nearby where you can enjoy a delectable meal.
Roof Mezze 360: The rooftop Roof Mezze 360 restaurant offers traditional Turkish food with a global twist.
Turgut Kebab Restaurant: If you are craving kebabs, Turgut Kebab Restaurant, which offers both dine-in and takeaway services, is the best place to go.
Fish Home Ahhir Kapi Restaurant: If you love seafood, head to Fish Home Ahhir Kapi Restaurant after you visit Topkapi Palace.
Şiva barbecue: Şiva barbecue is the best place to go for all the barbecue fans visiting the Topkapi Palace.
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Mid-range: Zeynep Sultan Hotel, The Million Stone Hotel, Bon Design & Suite
Luxury: White House Hotel Istanbul, Agora Life Hotel, Vogue Hotel Supreme Istanbul
Explore beyond Topkapi Palace
Hagia Sophia
A Byzantine cathedral turned mosque, the Hagia Sophia is an iconic landmark soaked in rich history as a melting pot of a myriad of cultures.
Explore Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Located right opposite Hagia Sophia and built to outrival it, the Blue Mosque is famously known for its blue tiles.
Explore Blue Mosque
Bosphorus Cruises
Nestled right in the middle of Asia and Europe, the Bosphorus strait allows you to discover the beauty of Turkey from a completely different perspective.
Explore Bosphorus CruisesFrequently asked questions about Topkapi Palace tickets
Can I skip the lines at Topkapi Palace?
Yes, book Topkapi Palace and Harem skip-the-line tickets to bypass long ticketing lines and directly access the palace interiors. The tickets also include a multilingual audio guide, available in over 10 languages for your convenience.
Do I need a separate ticket for the Harem Museum?
You don’t have to purchase separate tickets to enter the Topkapi Palace Harem Museum. All our Topkapi Palace tickets offer access to the Harem.
How much do Topkapi Palace entrance tickets cost?
The Topkapi Palace skip-the-line tickets start from . If you want an expert guide to accompany you on your tour, opt for the guided tours starting from €59.
Are guided tours available for Topkapi Palace?
Yes, you can book Topkapi Palace and Harem guided tours for an in-depth experience. The tour includes an expert professional, who takes you through the inner rooms and courtyards, and educates you about the history, architecture, and cultural significance of the palace.
Which combo ticket should I choose?
When booking tickets to visit the Topkapi Palace, there are several combo options you can choose from. The Istanbul Super Combo offers exceptional value with skip-the-line access to multiple top attractions, including the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Harem Museum, and more. If you are looking to see Istanbul from a fresh perspective, opt for the Istanbul in-a-day combo ticket. It offers a walk-through around the Old Town sites and a scenic yacht cruise with lunch.
What is included in the 3-day Museum Pass?
The 3-day Museum Pass allows you to explore many of the city’s iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern. You can also top it up with a Bosphorus sightseeing cruise and avail yourself of an English-speaking tour guide.
Which ticket is best for a short stay in Istanbul?
If you are planning to spend a week or more in Istanbul, choose the Istanbul Megapass. It offers ultimate flexibility and access to a range of attractions. Depending on your choice, you can visit 2, 4, or 9 attractions, including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahce Palace, and more. The pass even includes a 5-ride transportation card, making it easy for you to hop between attractions and cover more sights in a day.
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Marcella
Okt., 2024
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The. Palace is marvelous, thoughtful and friendly assistance, unfortunately the audio guide was inaccessible and the internet coverage was partial, so we were not. Managed to translate all the explanations and we. Understood little
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Skip-the-Line Tickets to Topkapi Palace & Harem with Audio Guide
Romana
SlovakiaOkt., 2024
The gentleman who came for us was funny and nice.
He was well understood.
The tour itself was wonderful.
It is a pity that in the palace there is no property or other things to look at.
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Skip-the-Line Tickets to Topkapi Palace & Harem with Audio Guide
Borhene
Nov., 2021
Great experience with great guides. I asked the support team for a help with whatsApp and they were so reactive. appreciated
Istanbul Museum Pass: Guided Tour + Skip the Line
Laurent
FranceApr., 2024
Thanks to our guide Kadriye Gamze T for her knowledge, her teaching and her kindness. Thanks to her and to the beauty of the place, we had a wonderful time.
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Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace Museum & Harem with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Jonathan
United StatesFeb., 2024
Very informative guide. Palace is absolutely massive. The tour was 1.5 hours I think (?) but you could easily spend double that. We walked around for a bit after and saw the private collection which was totally worth it. Guide was friendly and the headset you're given was easy. Instructions for the tour say bring your own headphones/airpods.....but we were given them when we arrived.
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace Museum & Harem with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Michelle
SingaporeSept., 2023
I missed my timing and thankfully was allowed to go on the next one! Meeting point is prominent but it was quite chaotic. I like that this is really a "highlights" tour as the guide goes through the main points and leaves us for own free visit. They sell Harem tickets for more than the price inside, saying it's skip the line. But when we went in, there was no line at all. Maybe during very peak season there may be, but not in September. Tell your guide if you have harem tickets cos they have to be around to let you into the Harem. When the tour finished, we took 2 pics and couldn't find the guide anymore. Thankfully their WhatsApp help is fast and responsive. We enjoyed the highlights, thank you!
Tickets to Topkapi Palace with Highlights Tour
Renata
Jan., 2023
Foi uma experiência maravilhosa!!!Tudo muito pontual,o guia muito atencioso ,não pegávamos nada de fila e tivemos ótima explicação da história do palácio.
Tickets to Topkapi Palace with Highlights Tour
Tsvetelina
Juli, 2022
Our tour guide Hakan was awesome! The service was great, the balance of guided tours excellent for the price we paid. The best information packet and cards were delivered on time and gave ample instructions on redemption. Smooth, simple and god value! Will highly recommend to friends
Istanbul Pass with Access to Top Attractions
Jo
AustraliaOkt., 2024
Skipping the queue was really handy and having the guide was great. Just to manage expectations he got us through the security areas and then told us a bit about the history of the palace and surrounds. That was great. He pointed out significant collections to go to but didn't take us there himself. That makes sense given it's only a one hour tour. It's a big complex and a lot to see. There were no audio headsets either so you really had to get close to listen which was a bit difficult in a big group.
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace & Harem with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Fulvio
Okt., 2024
Among the greatest experiences I've ever witnessed! Nice contribute from the guide with helpful informations about the complex and insights!
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace & Harem with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Francesca
Juni, 2024
The celerity in entering the attractions by skipping the line .
The audio guide for Topkapi Palace did not work, only the one for Saint Sophia
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Combo Guided Tours with Entry Tickets: Hagia Sophia + Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern
Sara
Mai, 2024
Bene: Headout ha fornito le entrate e ha permesso di saltare la fila, come descritto nell'offerta di acquisto.
Male: nella descrizione dell'offerta si parlava di audioguida compresa sia per Aya Sofia che per Topkapi, mentre ho ricevuto l'audioguida solo per Aya Sofia.
Organizzazione migliorabile: era chiaro solo il punto di incontro del primo giorno, dove da descrizione sembrava ti dessero i biglietti per entrare in autonomia e alle ore desiderate nelle 3 attrazioni acquistate. Invece ogni entrata doveva essere fissata con una guida, con punti di incontro e orari specifici, ma non ben descritti dalle guide stesse. Nel dubbio di perdersi in questa organizzazione non chiara, anche se avevamo acquistato la possibilità di usufruire delle entrate in 3 giorni, abbiamo preferito visitarle tutte e tre in un giorno, e quindi purtroppo più di fretta di quanto avremmo desiderato.
Combo Guided Tours with Entry Tickets: Hagia Sophia + Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern
Oliver
SwitzerlandJuni, 2024
The 3 guides for Topkapi, Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Mosque, Sunken Palace were excellent: there was helpful information and comments that are not in the guidebook and they were very helpful!
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Istanbul Top Museums 3-Day Pass: Guided Tour + Entry Tickets & Free Bosphorus Cruise
Ignacio
Dez., 2023
Everything was great, very well organized, the guides were fantastic... only one drawback, it's a pity that there are no guides who speak Spanish.
100% recommendable
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Istanbul Top Museums 3-Day Pass: Guided Tour + Entry Tickets & Free Bosphorus Cruise
Michal
PolandFeb., 2025
Goodd organization in Topkapi Palace. The organization of the trip to the Basilica Cistern was a bit worse, but overall it was good.
Combo: Topkapi Palace + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets
Gill
United KingdomOkt., 2024
I booked a combi tour Topkapi Palace and Cistern Basilica. The day before I received a WhatsApp message providing details of where to meet the guide and optional times to visit the Basilica which helped to plan our day. Our guide for the Palace did not have a strong voice so having to compete against other visitors and guides did make audio difficult. The guide at the Cistern Basilica did not stay with our small group very long and again it was difficult to hear what he was saying over other guides. The skip the queue concept proved to be invaluable though as all attractions had very long ticket and entry queues and we jumped the lot. In hindsight I would just pay for audio guide and not a physical person.
Combo: Topkapi Palace + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets
Fedor
UzbekistanJan., 2024
The guides were easy to find and they gave me the basic information about everything.
For most buildings, it was not especially in-depth, but I suppose there is only so much you can say about a Cistern or a Mosque.
I would suggest adding the Harem Tour to the Topkapi Palace, though. I had to pay separately for it, but it was worth it.
Combo: Topkapi Palace + Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque Guided Tour Tickets
Giovanni
ItalyDez., 2023
Our guide was a very good girl named Buse, spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable. We appreciated the fact that we could spread the visits over two days, as well as being accompanied by the same guide to all the locations where we were staying.
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Combo: Topkapi Palace + Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque Guided Tour Tickets
Adrian
RomaniaMai, 2024
Pentru prima vizita, programati-va minim 3-4 ore, rabdare multa si bucurati-va de o experienta deosebita, ce nu trebuie ratata. Ideal sa aveti ghid...povestile si detaliile fiecarui, fac diferenta.
Combo: Topkapi Palace + Blue Mosque Guided Tours with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Lenka
Czech RepublicSept., 2023
I love the tourist guide and the customer service of headout. I came quite late for the meeting and the assistent did the best to take me to the group. The tourist guide had a great knowledge about the history of Istanbul and answered any question.
Combo: Topkapi Palace + Blue Mosque Guided Tours with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Esther
Sept., 2023
We loved the visit, the palace is spectacular but much better if they tell you everything in detail, a 10 for our guide Nurseda, you can tell she knows a lot of history and is charming. Highly recommended.
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Enrique
SpainSept., 2023
Contratamos una visita guiada en español. Están empezando a ofrecer este idioma y tuvimos un guía sólo para nosotros. Mereció mucho la pena, ya que había colas para entrar y para conseguir las audioguías. El guía nos dio pautas muy útiles, nos acompañó durante una hora por todo el palacio y luego nos dejó que siguiéramos por nuestra cuenta. De esta forma, no se hizo pesado, porque durante sus explicaciones fue muy ilustrativo. Muy recomendable.
Skip the Line Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace in Spanish
Verónica
SpainMai, 2024
Wonderful, the essential of the old city in one day! The guide was very friendly and active, we did not stop for a moment, but it was worth it! Of course, wear sneakers because it's quite a walk. Thank you!
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Elisa
Aug., 2024
Arda did a great job! It always was interessting to listen to him. Topkapi palace was stunning and we liked this place a lot.
The schedule was clever as we started at the palace and had time for lunch afterwards.
Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Blue Mosque Guided Tours with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Heon
MalaysiaJuli, 2024
Well coordinated and the walking tour started as per schedule. Perhaps will be good if the guide could indicate ahead the approximate time to be taken for each tour. I saw people struggling towards to the end of each tour as it took quite a fair bit of time in queuing and in-depth explanation by the guide which is appreciated.
Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Blue Mosque Guided Tours with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Raquel
Jan., 2025
The experience of taking the ticket and pass without queues is excellent, they accompany you to the entrance of topkapi, we were 3 friends and we took the premium megapass. The transport card is very good, it includes 5 trips and then you can recharge them in the machines of any transport. The audio guides are good. The only but, the guided tour of the Blue Mosque is not worth much, it is in English and they do not explain much.
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