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

Explore the magnificence of the Ottoman Empire with skip-the-line access to Topkapi Palace and its luxurious Harem. This convenient ticket provides an audio guide in ten languages, letting you immerse yourself in the palace’s rich history without the wait.


  • Handpicked ticket
  • Audio guide
  • Mobile ticket
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Free cancellation

What's included

  • Skip-the-line entry to Topkapi Palace and access to Harem Museum
  • Audio guide for your smartphone (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish)
  • Assistance from a representative to guide you to the entrance
  • A 2-hour guided tour of Topkapi Palace & Basilica Cistern, including entry tickets (optional)
  • English-speaking guide (optional)

What's not included

  • Live guide
  • Security line skip (up to 30 minutes during peak season)
  • Headphones

Important information

  • You can visit Topkapi Palace at the following time slots on your selected date:  09:30AM, 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM
  • Meet at the designated meeting point 15 minutes before your time slot
  • Important: A representative will escort you to the palace. You cannot enter alone.
  • This is not a guided tour. You will meet only the host, and they will provide the tickets.
  • Audio guide app must be downloaded before arrival due to limited internet access at the site
  • Bring headphones for the audio guide experience
  • Skip-the-ticket-line does not apply to the security line
  • Enter the palace and explore at your own pace until closing time at 5 PM.

Description:

Step into the grandeur of Topkapi Palace, the heart of Ottoman sultans for centuries, and explore its treasures at your own pace. Marvel at the Harem’s opulent rooms, learn about Ottoman history through your multilingual audio guide, and admire the intricate architecture that captures the era's luxurious spirit.

Highlights:

  • Skip the long lines and enter Turkey’s most celebrated historical site
  • Discover Ottoman riches, including priceless jewels and artifacts
  • Stroll through lush palace gardens and ornate pavilions
  • Gain insight with an audio guide available in 10 languages

Topkapi Palace Museum 

Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet Parkı No:2, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation 24 hours before the activity starts.

Meeting point & Instructions

Meet at the Turquoise Tours & Tickets kiosk inside the Topkapi Cafe. The Topkapi Cafe is located outside the Topkapi Palace, next to the Hagia Sophia Visiting Area and Tourism Police. A guide will greet you there and lead you into the palace.

Reviews & Rating

4.2/ 5 (6719 Reviews)

"Our guide Daphne was awesome! She knew her history of the Palace, she had a Gsoh to, loved the 1 hour tour with her😊" - Janeen, April 2025

"On the day set aside for visiting the palace it was pouring rain and cold so the skip-the-line ticket, which works excellently, ga allowed us not to take water at least in the queue. The palace beautiful and interesting but all open and because of the weather was enjoyed less than expected." - Elena, April 2025 >> More reviews

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