Istanbul: Topkapi Palace & Harem Museums: Skip-the-Line Entry & Audio Guide
Highlights
- Explore 400 years of art collections, furniture, and historical artifacts inside Topkapi Palace
- Benefit from fast-track and flexible entry to both Topkapi Palace and the Harem Museum, two of Istanbul's most popular attractions.
- You can spend as much time as you like at each of the two attractions and use the provided audio guide
- Save time and money with combined fast track admission and an audio guide
Overview
Learn about Istanbul's cultural history with combo admission tickets to Topkapi Palace and the Harem Museums, two of Istanbul's top attractions. Admire the sumptuous interiors of Topkapi Palace: intricate patterns, golden details, and bright colors adorn this royal residence. Listen to the downloadable audio guide on your smartphone to discover the secrets of Topkapi Palace and the adjacent Harem Museum, to learn more about the palace and its inhabitants.
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Learn about Istanbul's cultural history with combo admission tickets to Topkapi Palace and the Harem Museums, two of Istanbul's top attractions. Admire the sumptuous interiors of Topkapi Palace: intricate patterns, golden details, and bright colors adorn this royal residence. Listen to the downloadable audio guide on your smartphone to discover the secrets of Topkapi Palace and the adjacent Harem Museum, to learn more about the palace and its inhabitants.
Trip includes
Included
Downloadable audio guide application (English, Arabic, Russian, German, French, Spanish)
Guiding Method Self guided
Fast-track entry to Topkapi Palace Museum
Fast-track entry to the Harem Section
Complimentary Turkish tea at the meeting point
Once you have made your purchase you will receive our confirmation by email, shortly after, again by email, you will receive the actual ticket
This ticket doesn't allow you to skip the security line; All guests must pass through security.
The audio guide requires an internet connection to download
Children aged 0-6 years enter for free with a photo ID or passport.
Museum staff at the turnstiles will check the ID or passport of children under the age of 6 during free admission.
A moderate amount of walking is expected; Comfortable shoes are recommended
Dress code (for all genders):
Knees and shoulders should be covered
Clothing with holes, tears, or transparent materials is not allowed.
No sunglasses or hats worn inside
Excluded
Accommodation is not included.
Flights are not included.
Meals are not included.
İnsurance is not included.
meeting point
Cankurtaran, Soğuk Çeşme Sk., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turchia - Topkapı Cafe, near the first gate of the palace
Additional services are not included.
Anything that is not explicitly included in the Included Services section
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