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|---|---|---|---|---|
Rumeli Fortress Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Guide | 2 hours | — | $11 | |
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Due to ongoing restoration work, only the garden of Rumeli Fortress is open to visitors. Access to the interior of the fortress is not available at this time. Make the most of your visit to Rumeli Fortress with our audio guide, offering a complete tour of this historic site. Enjoy the benefit of skipping the ticket lines. Built in 1452 by Fatih Sultan Mehmet to defend Istanbul and prevent aid from the north, the fortress is located in Sariyer, Istanbul. It was constructed in just four months and includes three large towers, four main gates, and a secondary Cemetery Gate. Explore the museum garden featuring cannons, roses, terracotta, and part of the chain that sealed the Golden Horn. Book your tickets now and discover Istanbul's rich history! Your Entry Ticket QR Code and Audio Guide link will be sent separately via email from Istanbul Tourist Pass. Please note that security lines cannot be skipped and may require waiting.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:46 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 2.
You do not need to meet a guide or staff member to visit Rumeli Fortress. The fortress is open every day except Mondays, from 08:30 AM to 4:00 PM. With your Rumeli Fortress entry ticket, you can explore independently using the provided audio guide. While there is no time restriction during working hours, the recommended visit duration is 2 hours.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rumeli Fortress Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Guide lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $11 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 16 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is You don’t need a guide or staff member to visit Rumeli Fortress. It’s open every day except Mondays from 08:30 AM to 4:00 PM. With your ticket, you can explore the fortress at your own pace using the audio guide. There’s no time limit, but we recommend about 2 hours for your visit. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 90 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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