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Istanbul: Guided Topkapi Palace Tour with fast Track Entry
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About this activity
Topkapi Palace is unique because it was designed as a sprawling, decentralized "city within a city" rather than a single monolithic building, serving as the administrative, educational, and residential heart of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years. The Courtyard Layout: It consists of four sequential, interconnected courtyards that mimic a grand nomadic tent encampment, transitioning from public administrative spaces to highly private residential zones.The Imperial Harem: A massive, labyrinthine complex of over 400 rooms where the Sultan’s family, concubines, and servants lived under strict ceremonial hierarchy.The Sacred Relics: The palace houses some of the Islamic world's most revered items, including the Prophet Muhammad's cloak, sword, and footprint, which have been guarded and chanted over continuously for centuries.The Imperial Treasury: It holds legendary masterpieces of wealth, most notably the 86-carat Spoonmaker’s Diamond and the emerald-encrusted Topkapi Dagger.
Highlights
What's included
- Guiding in English with Professional Licenced Tour Guide
- Entrance fee for the Palace Museum, Harem and Hagia Irene
Not included
- Tips and shopping expenes
Itinerary
Topkapi Palace
The first imperial palace of Ottoman Empire including Harem section.
2 hoursAdmission includedSee on map
Hagia Irene
The only Orthodox Church which hasn't converted to a mosque from Byzantium Empire, located in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace.
30 minutesAdmission includedSee on map
Meeting point
The guide will be ready in front of Sultan Ahmed III. Fountain in 15 minutes before the schedule.
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Pickup
- Everyone meets at the start point
Know before you go
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Cancellation and refunds
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| At least 1 days before | 100% |
| Between 0 and 1 days before | 0% |
- Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
- Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
- Supplied by
- Istanbul Bosphorus Tours
- Product code
- 229049P8
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