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Istanbul: Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour with Ticket
9.6/10
9.6 out of 10Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Explore the iconic Ottoman Topkapi Palace in Istanbul with your guide
- Benefit from an exclusive guided tour with skip-the-line entry tickets
- Learn about the fascinating history of the Ottoman Empire and its leaders
- Explore the Harem, the private quarters, and the home of the sultans
- Admire the beautiful views of the Golden Horn from the outer terraces
Activity location
- Istanbul
- Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye | We will meet at Galataport Clock Tower Square, next to the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a sign that says "Walks In Europe." Address: Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
- Kılıçali Paşa, İstanbul, Türkiye
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
Check availability
Shared Group Tour in English - Max of 14 Participants
- 3h
- English
What's included, what's not
- Tour guide
- Shared or private walking tour (depending on the option chosen)
- Skip-the-line ticket for Topkapi Palace
- Skip-the-line ticket for the private Harem section
- Headsets
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Join shared group or private guided tour to explore the opulent Topkapi Palace in Istanbul and delve into the secrets of the legendary Harem. Bypass the queues and step into the heart of the Ottoman Empire with skip-the-line tickets.
Explore the majestic palace complex, a world unto itself, boasting an array of buildings, pavilions, and courtyards where the elite of the empire resided. Wander through the outer-terraced gardens, soaking in panoramic vistas of the iconic Golden Horn.
As you stroll through the palace's corridors, imagine the grandeur of the ruling Sultans who once inhabited its countless rooms, surrounded by their extensive families and retinue of servants.
Venture into the enigmatic Harem, under the governance of the Queen Mother, where hundreds of women and family members resided alongside a legion of eunuchs, each fulfilling their designated roles.
Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship adorning the Harem, from cupboard doors embellished with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell to the exquisite Iznik tiles adorned with floral motifs and Quranic verses, a testament to the artisans' skill and devotion.
Concluding the tour, delve into the realm of sacred relics and immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of the empire at the imperial kitchens. Gain insights into Ottoman history and the intricacies of life within the Harem, as you unravel the mysteries of this captivating era.
Location
Activity location
- Istanbul
- Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye | We will meet at Galataport Clock Tower Square, next to the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a sign that says "Walks In Europe." Address: Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
- Kılıçali Paşa, İstanbul, Türkiye
- Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet at Ersoy Bufe. This is a small food kiosk just by the side of the Hippodrome in Sultanahmet Square, across from the German Fountain. Your guide will be in front of the Ersoy Bufe with a sign that says, “Walks in Europe.”
- Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Türkiye
- Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet at Ersoy Bufe. This is a small food kiosk just by the side of the Hippodrome in Sultanahmet Square, across from the German Fountain. Your guide will be in front of the Ersoy Bufe with a sign that says, “Walks in Europe.”
- Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Türkiye
- Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye | We will meet at Galataport Clock Tower Square, next to the clock tower. Your guide will be holding a sign that says "Walks In Europe." Address: Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
- Kılıçali Paşa, İstanbul, Türkiye