Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Istanbul
by Tourmania
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€195Overview
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul was the center of Ottoman power and government for nearly 400 years. This guided tour lasts about three hours and includes skip-the-line tickets to enter the palace and the harem. Visitors start with a two-hour visit through the palace complex, which includes various buildings, pavilions, and courtyards. The palace served as both a royal residence and the seat of the empire’s highest executive and judicial councils. The outer-terraced gardens offer views over the Golden Horn. The second part of the tour is a one-hour visit to the harem, which was governed by the Queen Mother and housed hundreds of women, family members, and eunuchs who had various duties. Inside the harem, visitors can see cupboard doors decorated with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell. The harem also contains some of the earliest Iznik tiles, featuring floral motifs and Quranic verses, which are only visible on this part of the tour. The tour is led by a professional guide who explains the Ottoman history and life within the palace walls. Entrance fees to both Topkapi Palace and the harem are included, but transfers and food or drinks are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
TopkapI Palace
Topkapi Palace was not only the residence of Ottoman Sultans but also the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years. It is a significant example of Oriental architecture and reflects the Ottoman Empire’s authority. Visitors tour the palace grounds, including its buildings, pavilions, and courtyards, and can walk through the outer-terraced gardens with views over the Golden Horn.
120 min
Harem
The harem was governed by the Queen Mother, who had domestic and political power. It housed hundreds of women, family members, and eunuchs who carried out various tasks. Inside, visitors can see cupboard doors with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell inlay. The harem also contains very early Iznik tiles decorated with floral designs and Quranic verses, which can only be viewed on this part of the tour.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your Tour Guide holding a sign with Tourmania logo
End point
Meet your Tour Guide holding a sign with Tourmania logo
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Istanbul
by Tourmania
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€195Overview
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul was the center of Ottoman power and government for nearly 400 years. This guided tour lasts about three hours and includes skip-the-line tickets to enter the palace and the harem. Visitors start with a two-hour visit through the palace complex, which includes various buildings, pavilions, and courtyards. The palace served as both a royal residence and the seat of the empire’s highest executive and judicial councils. The outer-terraced gardens offer views over the Golden Horn. The second part of the tour is a one-hour visit to the harem, which was governed by the Queen Mother and housed hundreds of women, family members, and eunuchs who had various duties. Inside the harem, visitors can see cupboard doors decorated with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell. The harem also contains some of the earliest Iznik tiles, featuring floral motifs and Quranic verses, which are only visible on this part of the tour. The tour is led by a professional guide who explains the Ottoman history and life within the palace walls. Entrance fees to both Topkapi Palace and the harem are included, but transfers and food or drinks are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
TopkapI Palace
Topkapi Palace was not only the residence of Ottoman Sultans but also the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years. It is a significant example of Oriental architecture and reflects the Ottoman Empire’s authority. Visitors tour the palace grounds, including its buildings, pavilions, and courtyards, and can walk through the outer-terraced gardens with views over the Golden Horn.
120 min
Harem
The harem was governed by the Queen Mother, who had domestic and political power. It housed hundreds of women, family members, and eunuchs who carried out various tasks. Inside, visitors can see cupboard doors with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell inlay. The harem also contains very early Iznik tiles decorated with floral designs and Quranic verses, which can only be viewed on this part of the tour.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your Tour Guide holding a sign with Tourmania logo
End point
Meet your Tour Guide holding a sign with Tourmania logo
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.