Istanbul, Turkey

Topkapi Palace Museum: Guided Tour + Harem Museum Admission

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Live a sultan's life for a day here at the most visited museum in Turkey! Join your guide and get an in-depth tour of the Topkapı Palace, home to Ottoman rulers for over half a century. Learn about the conquest of Constantinople, see the arms room, treasury, and more! A must-do tour in Istanbul.

Description

Learn what happened in each building and courtyard, from the treasury to the apartments, bathhouses, and armory. The mighty Topkapı Palace is a grandiose statement of Turkish progress, from its roots as a feudal society to a thriving influential empire spanning 600 years. Gaze up at the Imperial Gate and witness the beauty of the First Courtyard. ...

What's Included

  • * Skip-the-line admission with guided tour of Topkapı Palace
  • * Admission to the Harem Section of Topkapi Palace
  • * Access to Hagia Irene

Important informations

  • * Please bring a valid ID for kids under 12 to prove their age * Strollers are not allowed * No taking photos inside the exhibition halls * Please dress appropriately, covering shoulders & legs * Shoulders and knees must be covered. Dresses and shorts must be below knee level, and shoulders must be covered (zip-on jackets or scarves are acceptable). We recommend bringing along scarves or shawls to be able to cover those body parts. * The Topkapi Palace guided tour includes the exterior and interior courtyards, the rooms and exhibition halls * After the guided tour you have free time to visit the palace at your own pace * Kids 0-4 free * Free entrance to the palace with ID: Turkish kids 0-18; foreign kids 0-12; Turkish citizens 65+; disabled visitors + 1 carer; veterans; spouses, parents & kids of veterans * Show your smartphone ticket to the guide upon arrival * Meet your guide at Topkapi Cafe * Make sure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before your chosen timeslot Guests must use a headset during the tour, so remember to bring your ID card to the Topkapi Palace Tour. Your ID will be collected when you use the headset and returned at the end of the tour.
  • It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.

Care of Covid-19

Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.


Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.

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