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Worth your time in Istanbul.
The 15 topkapi palace & harem tours travellers book most in Istanbul, from the headline sights to the quieter finds. What each one costs, how long it runs, and whether it earns a slot on a short trip.
Skip-the-line access to Topkapi Palace and the Harem Museum with a timed entry slot and an app audio guide in English.
Most Popular“Was wonderful and we was very happy how he explain everything was very professional and very nice guide Thanks we will suggest you to others for sure 😊”
Skip-the-line Topkapi Palace and Harem guided tour with timed entry, headsets, and Golden Horn terrace views in about 3 hours.
“Murat was sooo nice and so engaging with so much knowledge. We loved it all tbh”
3-day combo ticket for Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace with skip-the-line access and timed host entry to the Harem.
“The tickets were delivered timely with the right explanations, easy to use and find.”
Skip Topkapi lines with a live English guide. See courtyards, museum treasures, the Harem, and Hagia Irene sights for $73.
“Once inside the palace boundary, the guide gave us a very informative talk about the palace and its history, what sections of interest there are to see, where they are located, which are the most interesting, and what facilities there were. We were taken to the Harem (not included in all tours) and escorted in.…”
Skip-the-line Dolmabahce Palace ticket with a free multilingual audio guide and Harem access, valid all day during opening hours.
“It was a very nice visit! The audio Guide was very helpful to understand the history of the palace.No lunes at all. Easy to enter and no rush to go through all the chambers. Very interesting place!”
Skip the ticket line to Topkapi Palace and Harem with an English host and multi-language audio guide. Timed entry for 1 day.
“The guide Ibrahim was great. He showed us the most important things and told all the informations. He also is very kind. Totally recommend.”
Skip-the-line Dolmabahçe Palace entry with Harem, Selamlık, and the Painting Museum, plus a multi-language audio guide in Istanbul.
“To be honest I was impressed by the palace and it's history. Enjoyed walking around and learning the history of this place. I think that audio guide or a real guide is a must for places like this otherwise it's just walking around not knowing any history or details. I'm satisfied by the info I…”
Skip-the-line entry to Dolmabahce Palace with Harem access and a self-paced audio guide in up to 10 languages.
“Dolmabahce is amazing! However paying all this money and getting into a place where the cristal stairs are all covered due to renovation, was a bit disappointing! It’s my second time there, so it was fine, but I can only imagine the disappointment of those who visit it for the first time!”
Skip-the-line entry to Dolmabahçe Palace and Harem in Istanbul, plus a 25-language audio guide for an easy 2-hour visit.
“Totally worth it to skip the entry lines even in winter when the crowds are reduced.”
Skip the Topkapi Palace lines with a licensed guide and included Harem entry, then roam at your pace with an audio guide app.
“It was absolutely the best choice to have a ticket in order to skip the line and don’t waste any time!! We were running late and communicated via Watsapp in order to reschedule for the next available hour, they answered promptly and were very understanding!! We met a few minutes before we had to enter…”
Skip the line to Topkapi Palace and the Harem with an English guide; tickets included and Golden Horn views in 3 hours.
“It was perfect. The guide speaks excellent English and helps you understand and learn a lot about the palace. The best option available for Topkapi. Thank you very much!”
Small-group guided Topkapi Palace and Harem tour with priority tickets, timed entry, and expert Ottoman context in about 3 hours.
“Fascinating and incredibly beautiful palace grounds and harem tour. Our guide, F, was extremely knowledgeable and I learned a lot about Turkish sultans and history. His enthusiasm for the subject matter was obvious and I would highly recommend him!”
Private guided Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace combo in Istanbul with an English licensed guide and skip-line help, about 3 hours.
“Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern are the Highlights of Istanbul // Marathon, the personal guide was tremendius! He took care of everything and explained clearly.”
Skip-the-line Istanbul tour with reserved tickets for Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace, plus headsets and a small group pace.
“Great tour for visitors with limited time in Istanbul, covering 3 of the main attractions in a morning. Our guide Emre was very knowledgeable, paced the tour according to the group's interests/ physical abilities.”
Skip Topkapi Palace lines with a small-group guide, then explore the Harem and Imperial Treasury in about 1.5 hours from Orient Spice Market.
“Very informative. Our guide gave us detailed information about the harem & the palace.”
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