Topkapi Palace Museum & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

• Skip the lines and fall in love with the incredible history of the 15th-century Topkapı Palace.

• Stroll through the palace complex and marvel at the expensive tastes of the Ottoman sultans.

• See priceless jewels, rich living quarters, and beautiful architecture. Learn more with the audio guide app available in 10 languages.

• Explore the peaceful gardens, pavilions, hidden sanctuaries, kitchens, and more.

• Elevate your experience by upgrading your ticket to enjoy a guided tour of Blue Mosque and the Topkapı Palace with an English-speaking guide.

• Skip-the-line entry into Topkapı Palace

• Access to Harem Museum and Hagia Irene Museum

• Audio guide in English, German, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, and Turkish

• The services of a representative who will lead you to the entrance

• Entry to Blue Mosque (optional)

• 1-hr guided tour of Topkapi Palace & Blue Mosque (optional)

• English-speaking guide (optional)

• Entrance to the Harem

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

• The app does not require internet once it has been downloaded (ensure your GPS is activated). Please carry your headphones.

Additional information

• Note that you will be able to enter the Topkapi Palace only with a representative. Meet your guide at the meeting point, who will then take you to the palace.

• Download the audioguide app on your smartphone before your tour.

• There is limited internet at the museum/pier so download the app before your visit.

• Entry to the Palace is only possible at the time slot selected during booking. Once inside, you can stay as long as you want until the closing time of 5pm.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your representative.

• Please note you cannot go directly to the Topkapi Palace. A representative will take you to the palace after you meet them and redeem your voucher.

• Kindly arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

• Meet your Istanbul Welcome Card Tour Guide at the "Topkapi Cafe / Meeting Hub" OUTSIDE Topkapi Palace, across the Carpet Museum.

• Please note you cannot go directly to the Topkapi Palace. Meet your guide at the meeting point, who will then take you to the palace

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

• The nearest tram stop is ‘Sultanahmet,’ which is located about 10 minutes from the meeting point.

• Catch tram #T1 to get here.