Attractions & guided tours

Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower Skip-the-Line Ticket

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$131.00

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Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, Korean

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Duration: Flexible

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Entrance Fees Included

Tour with Audioguide

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Why you’ll love this…

Discover the architectural beauty of the grand Topkapi Palace
Enjoy swift entry with your digital QR ticket to Galata Tower
Learn about the opulent past of Ottoman sultans with an audio guide
Follow the guided tour for detailed insights into Topkapi Palace history
Experience panoramic views of Istanbul from Galata Tower's observation deck

What to expect

Embark on a fascinating journey through Istanbul’s history with access to two iconic landmarks: Topkapı Palace and Galata Tower.

Topkapı Palace, once the grand residence of the Ottoman sultans, invites you to discover its architectural beauty and imperial legacy. With hosted entry, you will receive a short introduction before continuing your visit on your own. Explore the palace courtyards, gardens, and historic sections with the help of a curated audio guide. Harem access is not included in the Topkapı Palace experience.

Galata Tower, one of Istanbul’s best-known landmarks since the 14th century, offers panoramic views over the city from its observation deck. With hosted entry, your host will accompany you to the entrance for a smooth start to your visit before you explore the tower and its history at your own pace, from its role as a watchtower to later periods of use.

This combined ticket offers a convenient way to discover two of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks.

Topkapı Palace: Tours at 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30; closed on Tuesdays
Galata Tower: Tours at 11:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30; closed on Fridays

What's included

Guided tour
Audio guide
Skip-the-line ticket

Where

Sultan III. Ahmet Çeşmesi, Cankurtaran, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting point:

Topkapi Palace tours begin in front of the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III, where the guide waits with a purple and fuchsia umbrella. The meeting point for Galata Tower hosted entry is at the Bereketzade fountain, beside the tower, with the host holding the same umbrella. Please arrive 15 minutes early for both.

What to remember

Know in advance:

You can visit the two locations any time you want during the opening hours on the day of the booking
Topkapi Palace tours: 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, and 15:30. Closed on Tuesdays
Galata Tower tours: 11:00, 13:30, 15:00, and 16:30. Closed on Fridays
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, and the Galata Tower is closed on Fridays
After booking, you'll receive your entry ticket QR ticket via a separate e-mail from the local operator
The QR ticket will only be visible when in proximity to the venue. You'll need an internet connection on your smartphone to retrieve your QR ticket
All visitors must go through the security check at the entrances
Due to the limited capacity of the location, you might wait in the queue to enter, even with the skip-the-line ticket
Children will be asked to present their valid passports at the entrance of the museums in order to validate their age
To enter the Topkapi Palace, you must take part in the guided tour operated as Hosted Entry every hour from 09:30 am to 3:30 pm. Reservations are not required. The guide will provide a 20-minute introduction and then accompany visitors inside the palace. Once inside, visitors can explore the palace on their own until 5 pm
Some sections may be temporarily closed for maintenance. For the updated opening hours and temporary closures, visit the locations' websites

Provider

City Berry Tourism

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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