Istanbul: Topkapi Palace Guided Tour and Skip The Line
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience an expedited entry to Turkey's and the Balkan Peninsula's paramount museum. Uncover the remarkable history of the Topkapi Palace, constructed from 1466 to 1478, which stood as the prestigious residence and administrative hub for the Ottoman Sultans for more than four centuries. During a captivating one-hour tour, your guide will narrate the enthralling saga of the palace, allowing you to grasp its significance within the Ottoman Empire. Be awe-inspired by the splendid architectural magnificence that adorns this significant monument. The location of the palace is just behind the Hagia Sophia in the historical city center of Istanbul. The original use of the palace was the house for the Sultan; today, the palace is functioning as a museum. Important highlights in this palace are; the harem, treasury, kitchens, and many more.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guidance in English
- Skip the ticket line Entry to Topkapi Palace
What's not
- Harem section entrance ticket
Itinerary
Bypass the queue and gain immediate access to Turkey's and the Balkan Peninsula's preeminent museum. Delight in a guided excursion within its walls, where you will encounter four captivating courtyards, namely the Audience Hall, High Court, Historical Kitchens, and The Treasury. The original use of the palace was as a house for the Sultan; today, the palace functions as a museum. Important highlights in this palace are the harem, treasury, kitchens, and many more.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Front of the Fountain Ahmet 3rd accross the main gate of Topkapi Palace our guide will hold Istanbul E-pass flag
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 40 travellers
- Operated by
- Istanbul E-pass
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 54% below the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 336 of 3649.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
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