Topkapi Palace & Harem Priority Access with Tour & Partly Payment
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30m - 2h
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About this experience
Skip the ticket lines in the Topkapı Palace Museum & Harem including a 1-hour tour
♨️ Why do you pay €12 extra?
️✅ Pay now for the Guided Tour !
Stress-free a 1 hour tour until the Harem Gate
✅ Flexible Times
2 convenient slots every day
( except Tuesdays)
✅ Freedom
Stay until closing, explore at your own pace(Harem,Treasure etc.)
✅ Free Audio Guide
6 languages on your smartphone
✅ Partly payment
1️⃣ Just pay now for the tour €12 per person
2️⃣ Pay the Ticket Fee later on-site at the meeting point
• Adults (13+): €51 cash / €53 card
• Student (max 25 years old): €10
(passport + ISIC Card required)
• Child (age 7–12): €10
(passport required)
• Kids (0–6): FREE
(passport required)
❌ Private Guide Fee: 125€ per family.
Payment will be made on-site at the meeting point to the guide
⚠️ To purchase the discount tickets you will wait 5 to 15 minutes at the ticket office
Available options
OPT 1-GROUP TOUR / 1 HOUR TOUR
1-hour GUIDED TOUR: until the Harem Gate<br/>Duration: 1 hour: ❗Group Size = Min. 2 & Max 45 people<br/>❌ TICKETS NOT INCLUDED: ⚠️ You will pay the official price at the meeting point
- 51 € cash / 53 € credit card per person (ages 13+)
OPT 2 - PRIVATE TOUR / 2-HOURS
2 hours - Private Tour : ✅ Harem Included<br/>❌ TICKETS NOT INCLUDED: ⚠️ You will pay the official price at the meeting point
- 51€ cash / 53€ credit card per person (ages 13+)<br/>❌ Private Guide Fee Not Includ: ⚠️ 125 € / 130 € credit card - per family / will be paid at the spot<br/>Duration: 2 hours
What's included
✅ AFTER TOUR -Stay inside until the Museum Closing Time
✅ Free Audio Guide on your Smartphone
✅ Local & Licensed/Certified Professional Tourist Guides Service
Detailed itinerary
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Stop 1
Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul, once the opulent residence of Ottoman sultans, offers a captivating glimpse into the grandeur of the empire's history. Visitors can explore its many sections, including the Imperial Harem, where the sultan's wives, concubines, and children resided. The palace's architectural beauty, with intricate tiles, grand courtyards, and lavish chambers.
When visiting, don't miss the Harem’s secluded rooms, the lavishly decorated Imperial Council Chamber, and the exquisite Treasury, which houses priceless artifacts like the Topkapi Dagger. The museum also displays stunning collections of imperial garments, sacred relics, and artwork.
For a complete experience, plan to spend a few hours, wear comfortable shoes (there’s a lot to see), and consider hiring a guide or using an audio tour to fully appreciate the palace’s history. Arriving early can help you avoid crowds, and bring a camera to capture the beautiful vistas from the palace’s terraces.
What's not included
❌ Ticket Fee / Age 13 +
❌ Ticket Fee / Child Ages - 7 to 12 (need a Passport)
❌ Ticket Fee / Student Age 12 to 25 (need ISIC -International Student Identity Card )
❌ PRIVATE GUIDE FEE ( Tickets Not included / 2 -hours )
Available languages
Audio guide
AR
DE
RU
CMN
EN
IT
FR
TR
ES
Guide guide
DE
CMN
EN
TR
Written guide
EN
TR
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Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
⚠️ All visitors must WAIT AND PASS the SECURITY & TICKET CONTROL LINE
⚠️ Children under 6 are free. Must show a valid passport at the venue
⚠️ To use the audio guide bring your own HEADSET WITH
Meeting point
⚠️ THE MEETING POINT IS TOPKAPI CAFE
NEXT TO THE FOUNTAIN OF SULTAN AHMET THE 3rd.
- Before the main Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Gate ( 1.st Gate )
-- before the security control
---- PLEASE COME 10 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME TO THE MEETING POINT
Important notes
FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS:
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1️⃣ PLEASE COME 10 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME
⚠️ THE MEETING POINT: TOPKAPI CAFE, NEXT TO THE FOUNTAIN OF SULTAN AHMET THE 3RD.
2️⃣ SIGN: SKIPTHELINES
3️⃣ SHOW YOUR RESERVATION AT THE VENUE
⚠️Your tickets will be purchased upon your arrival at the ticket office with your guide on the day of your visit, no earlier than the start of your visit
MEET & PAY FOR THE TICKET
⚠️ You will pay the official price at the meeting point:
• Age 13 + = € 51 cash / € 53 by credit card
• Child Age 7 to 12 = € 10 (need a Passport)
• Student Age 12 to 25 = € 10 ( Need passport and a ISIC Card )
4️⃣> After receiving your ticket, proceed to the security check with your guide
♨️ VERY IMPORTANT
⚠️ Mandatory security and Ticket Control line: 10 to 45 minutes
⚠️ Children and Students must show a passport at the venue
⚠️ Dress code is smart casual
⚠️ Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
⚠️ If you need to contact us:
> EMERGENCY: WhatsApp Message or WhatsApp Call: +44 7949 030784
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