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Topkapi Palace Museum Tickets Highlights

  • Explore the extravagant Primary residence of Ottoman sultans for more than 600 years

  • Have a fun educational family experience with the fully guided English tour of the Topkapi Palace Museum

  • Marvel at the best views in all of Istanbul and the Bosphorus, just like the Royalty of its time!

  • Take a tour of the interior & exterior courtyards, the imperial kitchen, the treasury, and the arms room on your visit to the museum

Topkapi Palace Museum Tickets Overview

Activity Location: Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Starting Time: (Wednesday - Monday) 10 AM - 4 PM

Activity Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (Approx.)

About Topkapi Palace Museum English Guided Tour:

The Topkapı Palace, also known as the Seraglio, is a sizable museum in Istanbul, Turkey's Fatih neighborhood. It functioned as the administrative hub of the Ottoman Empire from the 1460s until Dolmabahçe Palace was finished in 1856, and it was the primary palace of its sultans until the 17th century. View the Topkapi Museum, with its treasury, baths, and armory, and experience the hallways and royal suites' imperial allure. For a deeper understanding, the Topkapi Museum offers English-speaking guided tours.

About Activity:

  • Get a skip-the-line pass to Istanbul's magnificent Topkapi Palace.
  • Take an English-Guided tour of the museum to explore the treasures at your leisure. 
  • Discover the lavish pavilions, jewel-filled Treasury, and expansive Harem of the castle.
  • Meet your guide in front of the museum, then go inside. 
  • After security checks, you and your guide can explore the council hall, the weapons and armory section, and the sacred relics. 
  • Discover the palace's fascinating past, The home to Ottoman sultans in the 15th and 16th centuries.
  • Take a step towards discovering the royal heritage of the Topkapi Palace with these Skip-the-line, Fast-track tickets.
  • Enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee while admiring the breathtaking Bosphorus scenery.

How to Reach:

  • By Cab: The Activity location is a mere 10 Min(1.8 KM) drive from the city's center.

Select Package Options

Visit what was the residence of sultans for over 400 years. Explore the Topkapi Museum's nooks and crannies at your own pace, from the treasury and armory to the harems.

  • Children aged 0-4 can join this activity free of charge, Children above the age of 5-11 years will be charged on a child-price basis. Individuals above the age of 11 will be considered adults and will be charged on an adult-price basis. 
Price Includes
  • Ticket
    • Fast track admission to the Topkapi Palace Museum
    • Fast track admission to the Harem Section
    • Downloadable audio guide app (English, Arabic, Russian, German, French, Spanish)
    • Complimentary Turkish tea at the meeting point

Skip the line and explore the treasures of Istanbul's opulent Ottoman palace. Explore this astonishing palace complex and see the expensive tastes of the Ottoman sultans reflected in priceless jewels, opulent living quarters, and spectacular architecture.

  • Kids under 6 get in free no ticket is required
  • Once inside, the visit will be on your own
  • Mandatory security screening before entering
Price Includes
  • Ticket
    • Skip-the-line Topkapı Palace Museum tickets, with the representative
    • Visit to Topkapi Palace Museum on your own
    • Audio tour

More Details about Topkapi Palace Museum Tickets

Know Before You Go for Topkapi Palace Museum Tickets

  • Make sure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before your chosen timeslot.
  • Meet your guide at the entrance of the Carpet Museum (Halı Müzesi), outside the Topkapı Palace.
  • Show your smartphone ticket to the guide upon arrival.
  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each guest at the time of arrival.
  • Participants are not allowed to carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc.
  • Topkapi Palace Museum: Fast Track tickets variant is wheelchair accessible
  • Children aged 0-4 can join this activity free of charge, Children above the age of 5-11 years will be charged on a child-price basis. Individuals above the age of 11 will be considered adults and will be charged on an adult-price basis.

Topkapi Palace Museum Tickets Map

Starting Point
Topkapi Palace Museum
Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey