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Tickets for Topkapi Palace & Harem Museums: Skip-the-Line Entry & Audio Guide

Save time and money with combined fast track admission and an audio guide

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Registered address: Tersane 127/9, 34421, Istanbul, TR
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Audio guide: Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
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What's included

Fast track admission to the Topkapi Palace Museum
Fast track admission to the Harem Section
Downloadable audio guide app (English, Arabic, Russian, German, French, Spanish)
Complimentary Turkish tea at the meeting point

What's not included

Additional food and drink
Hotel transport
Guided tour
Live guide

Important information

* Parts of the palace adhere to a strict dress code; see Additional Info * This ticket does not allow you to skip the security line; all guests must go through security

Meeting point

Cankurtaran, Soğuk Çeşme Sk. No:4, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turchia, 34122, Istanbul

  • Explore 400 years worth of art collections, furniture, and historic artifacts inside Topkapi Palace
  • Enjoy fast and flexible entry to both Topkapi Palace and the Harem Museum – two of Istanbul's most popular attractions
  • Spend as much time as you'd like in either attraction, and use the included audio guide

Uncover the cultural history of Istanbul with combined admission tickets to the Topkapi Palace and Harem Museums – two of Istanbul's top attractions.

Admire the lavish interior of the Topkapi Palace – intricate patterns, golden details, and vibrant colors adorn this royal residence.

Listen to the downloadable audio guide on your smartphone to uncover the secrets of both the Topkapi Palace and the adjoining Harem Museum to learn more about the palace and its occupants.

  • Show your smartphone ticket to the staff at the meeting point: Topkapi Cafe near the first gate of the palace
  • This ticket does not allow you to skip the security line; all guests must go through security
  • You will receive instructions on how to download the smart audio guide on the voucher
  • If necessary, there is also free Wi-Fi at the meeting point along with free Turkish tea
  • The audio guide requires an internet connection to be downloaded

Dress Code (for all genders):

  • Knees and shoulders must be covered
  • No clothing with holes, rips, or transparent material
  • No sunglasses or hats worn inside
  • Cancellation is possible until 23:59 before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible anytime before your visit.

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Jennifer,  Spain Spain
03 Mar 2024
Excellent
Fast, easy, reliable and the best way to see all the sights without wasting time standing in line! Highly recommend this service and I would use it again!
Topkapi Palace & Harem Museums Skip-the-Line Entrance
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Farrukh,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
18 Oct 2023
Excellent
It was a wonderful experience. Ozee was our guide and he explained everything in detail beautifully and it was so easy and quick to enter the palace. I highly recommend Tiqets service.
Topkapi Palace & Harem Museums Skip-the-Line Entrance
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Heather,  Canada Canada
28 Oct 2023
Good
It was easy to obtain the audio guide, and was very good at describing each area. It would be even better if the titles of each chapter matched the official titles that were posted at place so you...
It was easy to obtain the audio guide, and was very good at describing each area. It would be even better if the titles of each chapter matched the official titles that were posted at place so you didn’t have to guess on some of you were listening to the right soundtrack.
Topkapi Palace & Harem Museums Skip-the-Line Entrance

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