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Topkapi Palace & Harem Guided Tour with Historian

By Travelgroup
7.8 out of 10
Good
Free cancellation available
Price is €15 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Fast-track entry, no waiting in line
  • Explore with a professional licensed guide
  • Step inside the hidden Harem chambers
  • Uncover newly opened areas and timeless treasures
  • After the tour, enjoy free time and keep exploring with an audio guide

Activity location

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkei | Meet your guide in front of Dsign Café and the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, located directly on the Hippodrome, next to the Egyptian Obelisk. At the meeting point, look for the guide holding a white MegaPass flag.
    • Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Topkapi Palace and Harem Tour (Without Entry Fees)

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Ticket fees are not included in this option. Entry fee inside Topkapi Palace and Harem Section is 2.400 TL (50 Eur).

Language options: English
Price details
€15.00 x 1 Adult€15.00
Total
Price is €15.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional licensed tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    120-minute Topkapi Palace tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    30-minute Harem Section tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headsets to hear the guide better
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-line tickets (if option is selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Unlimited time to explore the Palace after the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    You skip the ticket lines, but nobody can skip the security line (mandatory for all visitors), expect longer waiting times at religious holidays.

Know before you book

  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Join a Topkapi Palace Tour led by an Expert Historian Guide and unlock the secrets of the legendary Harem.

Bypass the ticket lines and enter the magnificent residence of Ottoman sultans, where lavish chambers, glittering treasures, and serene courtyards open to sweeping Bosphorus views.

Wander through the palace, the mysterious Harem, and newly opened sections such as the Imperial Treasury and the historic palace hospital—areas once hidden from the public eye.

Led by an Expert Historian Guide, uncover fascinating stories of palace life, imperial intrigue, and centuries of power while capturing unforgettable photos of its architecture and priceless collections. With fast-track entry and exclusive access, this tour reveals corners of Topkapi Palace that few visitors ever experience.

Location

Activity location

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    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkei | Meet your guide in front of Dsign Café and the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, located directly on the Hippodrome, next to the Egyptian Obelisk. At the meeting point, look for the guide holding a white MegaPass flag.
    • Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Türkiye