Topkapi Palace tickets and tours
Experience cruising the Golden Horn, Bosphorus and more
Book Experience cruising the Golden Horn, Bosphorus and more to learn with an audio app, cruise along the 32 km Bosporus, and enjoy seeing Istanbul's main attractions including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace and many more.
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Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Istanbul tour
Discover Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Istanbul with an English guide and an audio app provided in 9 languages. Admire the Hagia Sophia architecture and learn about the glorious Topkapi Palace and Fatih Sultan Mehmet.
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Istanbul Ottoman Relics half-day afternoon tour
Book this afternoon tour of Istanbul to learn about the importance of the Ottoman Empire and its legacy, visiting St. Sofia, Topkapi Palace and more.
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Istanbul highlights afternoon tour
Experience the rich cultural and religious history of Istanbul with this afternoon tour of the city.
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All-in-one Istanbul tour with sunset yacht cruise
Make the most of your limited time in Istanbul with this all-in-one Istanbul tour featuring a sunset cruise on a yacht.
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Topkapi Palace & Harem Fast Track Ticket and Guided Tour
Enjoy the Topkapi Palace tour with a historian guide, save queueing with a fast track ticket and learn the history of the Ottoman empire.
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Topkapi Palace Fast Track Ticket, Highlights Tour and Audio Guide
Get a fast-track ticket for Topkapi and enjoy a guided tour with family and friends. Discover the history of Istanbul and make the most of your stay.
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Skip the line Topkapi Palace and Süleymaniye Mosque
Discover Istanbul with a combo guided tour of Topkapi Palace and nearby Süleymaniye mosque. Learn all about the history and culture of Istanbul.
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Istanbul's five iconic sites skip-the-line combo ticket
Explore Istanbul's historical sites with a skip-the-line combo. Visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahce Palace, Basilica Cistern, and Galata Tower.
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Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and Dolmabahce Palace combo ticket
Secure a combination ticket to explore Istanbul's Galata Tower, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Dolmabahce Palace at your own pace.
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Basilica Cistern, Topkapi, Dolmabahce and Hagia Sophia combo ticket
Explore Istanbul's historic sites. Visit Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace with their respective audio guides.
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Explore Istanbul's wonders with immersive audio guides. Skip the lines at Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sophia Museum.
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Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia, Galata Tower Skip-the-Line Ticket
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Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket
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Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket
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Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum and Galata Tower Fast-Track Ticket
Explore Istanbul's history with skip-the-line ticket to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum, and Galata Tower.
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Skip-the-Line Entrance to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
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The inside story
The Topkapi Palace is a large museum located in the Fatih district of Istanbul and has a history that dates back to the 15th century. Construction started on the palace in 1459 by the conqueror, Sultan Mehmet II and continued to be renovated and expanded throughout the centuries. The palace was used as a residence and administrative headquarters to the Ottoman Empire for four centuries.
The palace opened as a museum in 1924 and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul. The museum is not only notable for its beautiful architecture and art collections but also for its history of the Ottoman Empire.
