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Topkapi Palace fast track ticket and Harem tour with a historian guide

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: Flexible

Safety measures applied

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Fast track

Do this because

Get fast track entry to Topkapi Palace
Enjoy a 90 minute tour with a local historian guide
See all rooms, gardens and galleries in the Topkapi Palace
Learn about the story of the Harem

What to expect

Enjoy and learn about the glorious Topkapi Palace with one of the few historian guides in Istanbul. Did you know that Fatih Sultan Mehmet was only 21 years old when he conquered Istanbul? And did you know that he spoke six languages? You will discover all about the history of the Ottoman Empire on this intriguing tour.

Starting from the Square and Fountain in front of the Topkapi Palace, you will pass by each of the famous gates with interesting stories and surprising details about its legendary history, fascinating facts and protagonists. Your last stop will be the Harem where you'll discover its many myths and legends.

What's included

English speaking guide
Audio guide app
Entrance fees

What's not included

Gratuities

Where

Cankurtaran, Sultan 3. Ahmed Çeşmesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting point:

Look for the guide dressed in red at the III Fountain of Sultan Ahmet, outside Topkapi Palace, next to Carpet Museum. The nearest tram station is Sultanahmet. Please meet your guide 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour.

What to remember

After the tour, you can stay inside the museums as long as you want and listen to the exciting stories and information in the included audio guide on your own smartphone
Audio guide app is available in English, German, Italien, French, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Chinese and Polish
You will receive instructions for how to download the audio guide app on your voucher after booking

Provider

Istanbul Welcome Card

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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