Guided Topkapi Palace Museum Tour

Explore The Magnificent Topkapi Palace

Are you ready to explore the magnificent history of Topkapi Palace? Sultans, ambitious courtiers, beautiful concubines, and scheming eunuchs lived here for almost 400 years!


Mobile ticketing: No need for printed voucher, we're digital!

Duration: 75 Minutes Check Time table to see starting times

Skip the ticket line: Avoid queues!

Instant confirmation: The tour doesn't require a reservation in advance.

Live tour guide: English


Highlights

Enjoy a tour in Topkapi Palace with a local guide

See the great architecture of the Topkapi Palace

Learn the magnificent history of Topkapi Palace

See breathtaking views of Istanbul over the Golden Horn and Bosphorus


Includes

An amazing skip-the-line guided tour of Topkapı Palace

Entry to Topkapi Palace

Professional English-speaking tour guide


Covid-19 precautions

Safety: All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Social: Distancing is maintained in museums

Mask: Wearing mask is mandatory during museum visit

Limited Visitors: To reduce crowds, the number of visitors is limited

Contactless: No need for printed voucher, we're digital!


A glimpse of life and luxury during the Ottoman Empire

In the 1600s, Evliya Çelebi, a famous Ottoman author and traveller, said of Topkapı Palace: 'Never hath a more delightful residence been erected by the art of man.'

See it for yourself and get the most out of your visit to Topkapı Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400 years, by joining our expert guides on a tour as they explain the fascinating history of this palace.

Topkapı Palace has many unique collections on display including weapons of the Ottoman Army, beautiful fabrics, jewels and art, as well as an amazing collection of Chinese and Japanese porcelain.

There is even a Holy Relics Chamber which contains personal items of the Prophet Muhammad, the staff of Moses and the sword of David, to name only a few. What a collection!

The most visited museum in Turkey, Topkapı Palace is an absolute must-see while you're in Istanbul so add it to your itinerary now!

Less queuing, more viewing!

We know your time is precious on holidays so join us for a guided tour at Topkapı Palace and skip the ticket queue.

Monday: 11:30

Tuesday: NO TOURS - the museum is closed

Wednesday to Sunday: 11:30, 13:00

The approximate duration is 75

Please meet your guide at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour start time.


How To Get There?

Where to meet?

The tour starts in front of the Carpet Museum (Halı Müzesi), opposite the entrance to Topkapı Palace. Please meet the guide there.

Take the T1 Bağılar - Kabataş tram and get off at Sultanahmet station. Topkapi Palace is an easy five minute walk away, behind the Hagia Sophia Museum.



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Guided Topkapi Palace Museum Tour is Included in Istanbul Go Pass®️ with English speaking Professional Guide.

  • Skip-the-line is available only with a certificated tour guide.
  • The guided tours are performed in English.
  • The tour starts in front of the Carpet Museum, opposite the entrance to Topkapı Palace.
  • The tour doesn't require a reservation in advance.
  • Istanbul Go Pass holders do not pay admission at the Topkapı Palace Museum.
  • Children will be asked to present their valid passport at the entrance of the museums in order to validate their age.
  • Please note that this attraction cannot be accessed directly by presenting the digital Pass at the museum. You need to enter with the tour guide.
  • The museum is closed for visits for half-day on the first day of Ramadan and Sacrifice Festivals.
  • Access to the Harem is NOT included in your Istanbul Go Pass

No, this attraction cannot be accessed directly by presenting the digital Pass at the museum. You need to enter with the tour guide. Also This tour is combined with Hagia Irene.

You can find meeting location at 'Hours & Meeting' section, our guides carry a white flag with the logo of Istanbul Go Pass®

You can find tour hours at 'Hours & Meeting' section. Please meet your guide at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour start time.

Topkapı Palace is one of the important structures that was built during the Ottoman Empire and has managed to preserve its historical importance until today. It is one of the most visited historical places in Turkey as well.

Inside the magnificent building, you will find imperial collections from the iconic Ottoman Empire. You will also explore a vast collection of books and manuscripts in the Topkapi library.

Throughout the reign of the Ottoman empire, many ottoman sultans lived in Topkapi Palace. It was the imperial residence for many sultans.

Yes! We think Topkapi Palace is one of the best attractions included in Istanbul Go Pass, besides the other 50+ attractions. It was home to many Ottoman sultans for centuries, and now holds a huge amount of history.



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