Skip-the-Line Topkapi Palace and Harem Small Group Tour
- 1h 30m
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 7 languages
Highlights
MEETİNG POINT: We meet with our guests in front of VIERI SHOP at Sultanahmet. Our guide will hold a flag or Umbrella at the meeting point. The Topkapi Palace is a historic Ottoman Palace located in Sultanahmet/Istanbul. It served as the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years, from 1465 to 1856. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its stunning architecture, beautiful gardens, and extensive collections of artifacts, including imperial treasures, manuscripts, and relics. Harem: The private residence of the sultan's family, which contains numerous chambers and opulent decor. Imperial Treasury: Home to precious items such as the famous Topkapi Dagger and the Spoonmaker's Diamond. Architecture: The palace showcases a unique blend of Ottoman and Byzantine architectural styles, with intricate tile work and elaborate decorations.
Inclusions
What's included
- English guidence for 1 hour 30 mins. (If the option selected)
- Skip the Ticket line for Topkapi Palace
- Skip the Ticket line for Harem
- Audio guidence (If the option selected)
What's not
- Tips
- Transportation
Itinerary
Topkapı Palace, where the Ottoman Sultans ruled the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years, we provide historical information to our English-speaking guests. After a 1.5-hour guided introduction, guests are free to explore the palace on their own. They can stay inside as long as they wish and visit the museums, courtyards, and exhibitions at their own pace. Topkapi Palace Museum: It was constructed during the time of Fatih Sultan Mehmet (the Conqueror) (1451 - 81) and official residence of the Ottoman Sultans about 400 years. It is only a museum today and needs tickets to visit this place. You can skip the line of musuem with our offical tour guide. After guided tour, you have free time to stay longer by yourself.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.3
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Manolya Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meeting Point: Cankurtaran, Mimar Mehmet Ağa Cd. No:25, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
- Travelers must come to meeting point 15 minutes before the activity.
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 44% above the median of the 118 attraction tickets we list in Istanbul.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 118.
- 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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