Topkapi Palace and Harem Tour (Small Group & Fast Track Entry)
Description
Discover the Topkapi Palace on a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets. Learn about Ottoman history in the Palace and the life of Sultan's family in the harem. Discover how the complex of buildings, pavilions, and courtyards was a self-contained city, which most inhabitants rarely left. Explore the outer-terraced gardens and admire the view over the Golden Horn. Immerse yourself in the heart of the great Ottoman Empire. Stroll through the palace, and imagine the ruling Sultans who lived in its hundreds of rooms with their vast families and countless servants. Visit the harem, ruled by the Queen Mother who wielded domestic and political power. The harem housed hundreds of women and family members as well as hundreds of eunuchs, who performed a wide range of duties. Walk through the Harem is also the only way to see the very early, exceptionally-crafted Iznik tiles decorated with floral designs and verses from the Quran.
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Topkapi Palace Museum / Topkapı Sarayı More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which resembles the power of the Ottoman Empire.
Visit the harem, ruled by the Queen Mother who wielded domestic and political power. The harem housed hundreds of women and family members as well as hundreds of eunuchs, who performed a wide range of duties. Take a moment to spot the cupboard doors inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell. Walk through the Harem is also the only way to see the very early, exceptionally-crafted Iznik tiles decorated with floral designs and verses from the Quran.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(292)
Trip to Topkapi Palace was educational and entertaining. But, I’ll advise those who’ve difficulty in walking, because this trip involves a lot of walking and some climbing up and down the stairs. Unlike my other tour guides, this guide lacked empathy and offered me no help. Fortunately, some of my fellow tourists noticed my difficulty and helped me with my walker while climbing up and down the stairs. Other than that, he’s knowledgeable with the historical aspects and this tour was remarkable.
Very good tour guide & many information he give named Betuu
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad Behlül made the tour enjoyable with all the useful information he shared. He’ll be very happy to hear your lovely words 😊 Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Batu is a very good guide and we have wonderful experience :).
Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so happy Batu made your experience wonderful with his guidance. He’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words 😊 Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Cem was an excellent tour guide. I would highly recommend him. He’s knowledgeable and very patient with the group. He knows the palace very well and directed us around while avoiding large crowds.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted Cem made your palace visit so enjoyable with his knowledge, patience, and great sense of timing. We’re especially glad he helped you explore while avoiding the larger crowds. He’ll be thrilled to hear this 😊 Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
The tour was amazing and the guide was excellent
Dear Guest, Thank you for the lovely feedback! We’re so glad you found the tour amazing and enjoyed having such an excellent guide 😊 Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Helpful information from the guide and he’s very patient and friendly
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you found the guide’s information helpful and appreciated his patience and friendly approach. We hope you had a wonderful experience 😊 Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Family of four, including two teenagers. Our guide, Batuhan, gave us a very interesting and informative tour, with historical information and anecdotes, while answering patiently to questions.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback! We’re so glad Batuhan made the tour interesting with his stories, historical insights, and patient answers. We hope your whole family enjoyed every moment 😊 Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Everything is good. Our guide Batuhan explain everything very well 👍
Dear Guest, We’re so glad everything went well! Batuhan will be happy to hear that his explanations made the experience even better. Thank you for your kind words 😊 Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
Batu was an excellent guide!! Very knowledgeable in answering all of our questions, patient, and had great energy!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely feedback! Batu will be thrilled to hear that his knowledge, patience, and great energy made your experience even more enjoyable 😊 Kind regards 🧿 Tourmania Team
With batu very professional guide
