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Topkapi Palace & Harem guided tour - Queue-jump ticket - Istanbul

Enjoy a guided tour of the Topkapi Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The essentials

Enjoy a guided tour of the Topkapi Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Duration
45 minutes
Languages
English
Starting time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Visit to the Topkapi Palace

Visiting the Imperial Harem in the palace

Discovering the history of the Ottoman Empire

Commentary from your historian guide (English speaking)

Description

Enjoy a guided tour of the Topkapi Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

With your guide by your side, you'll discover the history of this immense 700,000 square-metre palace, which served as the residence of the Ottoman sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries. You'll also find out more about the country's general history and the Ottoman Empire in particular. There is also a wonderful panoramic view of the Bosphorus from the palace. You'll have the opportunity to explore the many rooms of the palace, as well as the various gardens and galleries. You'll finish up at the great Imperial Harem to visit a just a handful of the 300 rooms.

Meeting point

Important information

  • Availability : every day except Tuesdays (except in exceptional cases)
  • Venue appointment : Topkapi Palace, Istanbul
  • Group capacity for guided tour: 20 people
  • Please note that your ticket is only valid at the entrance. You will then have to queue at the compulsory security checks

Included

  • Topkapi Palace entrance ticket

  • A professional English-speaking guide

Not included

  • Tips (optional)
  • Any other extras

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