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Highlights

• Explore Topkapı Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans and the administrative heart of the empire, showcasing four centuries of history and the reign of 25 sultans.
• Enjoy skip-the-line access and discover the palace’s grandeur at your own pace using an audio guide available in 10 languages.
• Visit the First Courtyard, which once housed a hospital, bakery, arsenal, mint, storage rooms, and dormitories.
• Fun Fact: The Byzantine Church of Hagia Eirene, situated in this courtyard, was later transformed into an armory.
• Stroll through the Second Courtyard, where the Divan (Imperial Council) convened, and explore the privy stables and kitchens.
• Admire the kitchens’ collection of exquisite Chinese porcelain, considered the third most valuable in the world.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to Topkapi Palace
• Audio guide for Topkapi Palace in 13 languages (English, German, Spanish, French, Croatian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Romanian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese.)
• Assistance from a host to the palace entrance

Exclusions

• Live guidance.
• Headphones or earphones.
• Harem section in the palace.

Need to Know

• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
• Meet with the host at Chimney Bistro. Click here for the location
• Internet connectivity is limited at the museum. Download the audio guide in advance to use it offline.
• Entry is restricted to the selected time slot. Once inside, you may stay until closing at 5 PM.
• Available Times: 09:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM
• Last entry is with 4:00 PM slot.
• Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before your scheduled entry.

Important Notes

• Cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the scheduled experience to receive a full refund.