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Topkapi Palace Tickets and 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Book this combo package for a guided tour of the Blue Mosque and skip-the-line access to Topkapi Palace and witness both sites within a span of 2 days.
- Skip the lines to visit the 15th-century Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman sultans, and discover ancient jewels, weaponry, and Chinese porcelain.
- Explore the Holy Relics chamber, which houses precious items of historical figures like Prophet Muhammad, Moses, and David.
- Take a stroll along the courtyard of the Blue Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and witness the white calligraphy of Quranic verses on the domes.
- Learn from your guide about the 20,000 handmade Iznik blue tiles covering the mosque walls, and find out more about the 6 intricately engraved minarets.
- Upgrade your ticket and enter Basilica Cistern, an underground water reservoir of Constantinople.
- Book this combo package for a guided tour of the Blue Mosque and skip-the-line access to Topkapi Palace and witness both sites within a span of 2 days.
- Skip the lines to visit the 15th-century Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman sultans, and discover ancient jewels, weaponry, and Chinese porcelain.
- Explore the Holy Relics chamber, which houses precious items of historical figures like Prophet Muhammad, Moses, and David.
- Take a stroll along the courtyard of the Blue Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and witness the white calligraphy of Quranic verses on the domes.
- Learn from your guide about the 20,000 handmade Iznik blue tiles covering the mosque walls, and find out more about the 6 intricately engraved minarets.
- Upgrade your ticket and enter Basilica Cistern, an underground water reservoir of Constantinople.
Inclusions
Topkapi Palace
- Skip-the-line entry to Topkapi Palace
- 1-hr guided tour of the Topkapi Palace
- Access to Topkapi Palace's Harem section
- English-speaking guide
- Audio guide app in 10 languages
Blue Mosque
- 1-hr guided tour of the Blue Mosque
- English-speaking guide
- Audio guide app in 10 languages
Guided tour of Basilica Cistern (optional)
Topkapi Palace
- Tip: Don't miss the intricate miniatures portraying religious texts, court scenes of Sultans, and the very first map of the world made in 1513.
- It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
Blue Mosque
- Tip: Check out the multiple chandeliers with ostrich eggs, ingeniously used to repel spiders and prevent cobwebs inside the mosque.
- This tour is not available on Tuesdays.
- There could be a waiting line during peak seasons at Blue Mosque which may take up to 60 mins.
- Scarves and body covers can be purchased at the entrance for 1€ and 3€ respectively.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Tickets
Combo Guided Tours with Entry Tickets: Hagia Sophia + Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern
- Save time and money with this combo ticket valid for 3 days, and enjoy hassle-free access to the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern.
- Skip the lines at Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern and enter all the 3 museums to start your guided tour.
- Get the most important information and orientation tips from an official tour guide and benefit from an audio guide app available for Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace in 9 languages.
- Following this, feel free to explore the museums at your own pace and listen to the interesting commentary on your audio guides.
- Save time and money with this combo ticket valid for 3 days, and enjoy hassle-free access to the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern.
- Skip the lines at Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern and enter all the 3 museums to start your guided tour.
- Get the most important information and orientation tips from an official tour guide and benefit from an audio guide app available for Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace in 9 languages.
- Following this, feel free to explore the museums at your own pace and listen to the interesting commentary on your audio guides.
Inclusions
- Skip the line entry to Hagia Sophia
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Skip the line entry to Topkapi Palace (including Harem section) & guided tour (optional)
- Skip the line entry to Basilica Cistern & guided tour (optional)
- Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace audio guide (English, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Turkish)
Exclusions
- Headsets
- Hotel transfers
- Meal inclusions
- Please download the audioguide app in your smartphone prior to your tour.
- The audio guide is available for Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace in the following languages: English, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, and Turkish.
- This ticket is valid for 3 days. You can visit all 3 museums in 1 day or on different days.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
