Topkapi Palace Tickets

With these skip-the-line tickets to the Topkapi Palace, you'll discover one of the highlights of Istanbul. An absolute must-see!

Ticket Details

Visiting the Topkapi Palace is essential while in Istanbul. This entrance ticket allows you to witness the opulence of Constantinople during the Ottoman Empire. The meeting point is at the Chimney Bistro Restaurant, near Topkapi Cafe. From there, you will walk to the palace. After passing through security controls, explore the site at your own pace.

Topkapi Palace was built after Mehmed II took Constantinople and has been expanded by various rulers. It contains four courtyards and numerous buildings, including the Treasury, the Harem, the Imperial Mint, and the Baghdad Kiosk. As you explore, learn intriguing facts through the audio guide included with your ticket.

Skip-the-Line Tickets

The skip-the-line tickets allow early entry compared to other visitors, but you will still need to go through the security checkpoint lines. This is not a guided tour; from the meeting point, available from 9:30 am to 4 pm every 30 minutes, an English-speaking guide will lead you to the palace entrance and assist you in downloading the audio guide. You can explore the palace at your pace and later meet again at the Harem entrance, following the provided instructions to avoid extra charges for entry.