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Offered languages
- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Skip the lines and step into the heart of Ottoman opulence with the Topkapi Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio Guide. This exclusive package offers fast-track entry to both the palace and the Harem, allowing you to bypass the regular ticket queues. Upon arrival, meet your English-speaking host 15 minutes before your selected time slot; they will escort you past the ticket booth and guide you to the entrance—note that security checks are still required.
Once inside, explore at your own pace with a downloadable audio guide available in multiple languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, and Arabic. The app provides rich narratives and historical insights, enhancing your visit to the palace's grand courtyards, the ornate Harem, the treasury, and the imperial chambers. Please ensure you download the audio guide in advance, as on-site internet connectivity is limited.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1TopkapI Palace
Topkapi Palace, one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks. Travelers will explore lavish courtyards, intricate tilework, and grand imperial halls that once housed powerful rulers for nearly four centuries. Highlights include the Imperial Treasury with dazzling jewels and relics, the sacred Islamic relics room, and the ornate Harem section, which offers a glimpse into the private lives of the sultans and their families. Surrounded by lush gardens and panoramic views of the Bosphorus, the palace immerses visitors in a fascinating blend of history, art, and culture at the heart of the former Ottoman Empire.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is no luggage storage facility at the venue
- The app requires internet to download, but it does not require internet to use once it has been downloaded.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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