Topkapi Palace Tour: Explore Ottoman History

Experience the grandeur of Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace Museum with a skip-the-line access and a guided historical tour. Discover the rich history and cultural significance of this iconic landmark.

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Topkapi Palace Museum - MEETING POINT: GERMAN FOUNTAIN: We meet with our guests in front of the GERMAN FOUNTAIN at Sultanahmet. Our guide will be holding a MANOLYA TOURS flag at the meeting point.

Sultanahmet Mosque (From outside): This historical imperial mosque from the Ottoman era is located in Istanbul. Built between 1609 and 1617 during the reign of Ahmed I, it continues to function as a mosque today.

Hagia Sophia Mosque (From outside): Originally constructed as a church in the 6th century, it was converted into a mosque for about 480 years. It remains an active mosque today, with a 25 euro fee for visitors to access the upper gallery.

Topkapi Palace Museum: Built during the reign of Fatih Sultan Mehmet (the Conqueror) (1451 - 81), it served as the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans for about 400 years. Now a museum, tickets are required for entry. With our official tour guide, you can skip the museum line. After the guided tour, you are free to explore on your own for as long as you wish.

What's Included
  • All applicable fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

MEETİNG POINT: We meet with our guests in front of GERMAN FOUNTAIN like the photo. https://g.co/kgs/qhzyNbt

The Topkapi Palace is a historic Ottoman Palace located in Sultanahmet/Istanbul. It served as the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years, from 1465 to 1856. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its stunning architecture, beautiful gardens, and extensive collections of artifacts, including imperial treasures, manuscripts, and relics.

Harem: The private residence of the sultan’s family, which contains numerous chambers and opulent decor.

Imperial Treasury: Home to precious items such as the famous Topkapi Dagger and the Spoonmaker’s Diamond.

Architecture: The palace showcases a unique blend of Ottoman and Byzantine architectural styles, with intricate tile work and elaborate decorations.

Location
Topkapi Palace Museum
Gulhane ParkI
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rhian_m
Aug 5, 2024
Learning about Turkish history - Loved looking around the Harem and the view across the Bosphorus. Guide extremely knowledgeable, nice pace to the trip
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X4884alarifm
Jun 22, 2024
Perfect tour - We would like to thank our guide Mr. Zeki, who explained the whole mystery of Topkapi to us in detail. see you next year We will come back again
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Q7984wz_
Jun 22, 2024
Best Experience in Istanbul - We had great time on tour with local tour guide and skip the line of topkapi palace museum. We highly recommend this tour for people who wants to visit Istanbul.
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Maqsooda283
Jun 18, 2024
awesome....Just like wow - Awesome tour.... Good transport and lunch . very nice and humble guide showed all places thoroughly. very cooperative staff made our day memorable
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Bruno_t
May 12, 2024
Great tour of Topkapi Palace. - Very good guide. Interesting descriptions and knowledge of history. I recommend Funda as a guide and this tour of Topkapi palace.
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Maja_d
Oct 11, 2021
Professional, excellent guide strong recommendation - If here are 10 starts I would give it! Everything was very professional and accurate. Initially we took this Aya Sofia and TopKapi fast track via Viator, it was smart, we skipped all the line, we heard a lot of beautiful history and art stories. Then we visited Cisterne and light show, this was AMAZING :) lights presented history of Turkey. Additionally we also took private yacht on Bosphorus with launch included... it was full enjoyment, and as well relaxing after walking day. HIGHLY recommend Zeki and Manoyla Tours! Thank you for everything! Maya
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Majd
Feb 1, 2020
Istanbul Guided Tours - We have made reservation and meet the guide at location. The guide took us inside faster without line and explained us about history of museums. We have saved a lot of time with them and i really recommend you. You cant discover istanbul without guide. There are so much to learn about history of city.
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Mohammed
Jan 31, 2020
Istanbul Guided Tours - We have met the guide at location. The guide took us inside museum without meeting on the line of museums and explained us about history of museums. We had really good time and highly recommend their services.
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