Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

4.4 (1824)

Free Cancellation | Instant Confirmation | Mobile Ticket | Flexible Duration | Audio Guide

Highlights

  • Explore Topkapı Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans and the administrative heart of the empire, spanning four centuries and 25 sultans' rule.
  • Enjoy skip-the-line access and delve into the palace’s grandeur at your own pace with an audio guide available in 10 languages.
  • Visit the First Courtyard, once home to a hospital, bakery, arsenal, mint, storage rooms, and dormitories.
  • Fun Fact: The Byzantine Church of Hagia Eirene, located in this courtyard, was later converted into an armory.
  • Wander through the Second Courtyard, where the Divan (Imperial Council) met, and see the privy stables and kitchens.
  • The kitchens house an exquisite Chinese porcelain collection, regarded as the third most valuable in the world.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to Topkapı Palace
  • Access to the Harem Museum
  • Audio guide available in 10 languages: English, German, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Turkish
  • Assistance from a representative to guide you to the palace entrance

Need to Know

  • The audio guide app is available in multiple languages. Download it in advance (instructions provided with your voucher).
  • Internet connectivity is limited at the museum/pier; ensure the app is downloaded before your visit. The app works offline but requires GPS, so activate it and bring headphones.
  • Entry is restricted to the selected time slot. Once inside, you may stay until closing at 5 PM.
  • Available Times: 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM
  • Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your scheduled entry.

Cancellation Policy

Tickets can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before your reservation date.

The Topkapi Palace is free for children aged 0-5, and you do not need to purchase a ticket. To receive a free ticket, you must present the child's passport to the authorized staff at the entrance. If the child's passport is not presented, a standard admission ticket must be purchased.