Istanbul: Topkapi Palace & Harem Express Highlight Tour
ID: GYG432221-797749
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Skip the lines and step inside Topkapi Palace. Enjoy a highlights tour about the most important facts—afterward, stay as long as you want inside the Palace and keep on exploring at your own pace.
Follow in the footsteps of Ottoman sultans and uncover the secrets of Topkapi Palace, the crown jewel of Istanbul and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Begin your journey by meeting your guide at the designated meeting point and walking straight past the long queues with skip-the-line access. For the next hour, explore the highlights of the palace complex — from majestic courtyards and grand council halls to opulent chambers that once formed the heart of the Ottoman Empire.
The Imperial Harem is a hidden world of over 400 lavishly decorated rooms where the sultan, his family, and the royal concubines once lived. Inside, you’ll find intricate Iznik tiles, sparkling stained-glass windows, and elaborate mosaics that reflect the palace’s extraordinary artistry.
The tour concludes in the Harem, but your adventure doesn’t have to end there. Stay as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace — from the palace’s priceless museum collections to its serene gardens with breathtaking views of the Bosphorus.
Discover stories of intrigue, power, and luxury on this unforgettable visit to one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.
Highlights
- Skip the ticket line and save valuable time at Topkapi Palace
- Explore majestic courtyards, council halls, and Ottoman treasures
- Step into the magnificent Imperial Harem, the private world of the sultans
- Admire ornate Iznik tiles, stained-glass windows, and intricate mosaics
- Stay inside after the tour and explore the palace collections at your own pace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The guided tour lasts 1 hour and after around 1.5 hour you can explore the palace by your own pace.
It is wheelchair accessible.
The audio guide Works on your smartphone. The link will be emailed 1 day before your tour. For same-day bookings, it’s sent immediately. To use the audio guide, please bring a charged smartphone with internet. For the best experience, bring headphones.
Meet your guide at the Chimney Bistro located close by the main gate of Topkapi Palace.
INCLUDED
- Topkapi Palace & Harem Entry Tickets
- Skip-the-ticket-Line Entry
- Professional Licensed Guide
- 1-hour Highlights Tour
- Audio Guide for Topkapi Palace to continue exploring at your own pace.
- After the tour stay inside the Palace as long as you want
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
