Small-Group Topkapi Palace and Harem Tour: Highlights & History
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Overview
Experience the captivating history and legends of Ottoman Istanbul on a small-group guided tour. Enjoy priority admission with skip-the-line tickets and an expert local guide. Explore the famed Harem—the sultans’ private quarters—plus the Holy Relics, Imperial Kitchens, Royal Court, and stunning tulip-filled terraced gardens. Take in panoramic Bosphorus views over the city. Your guide will offer personalized tips on what to visit next, and you’ll benefit from convenient pickup at Galata Port or a central meeting point in Sultanahmet.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (5) Options Available
Option(s)
English Group Tour - 24 people
Meets in Sultanahmet old townStarting point:Ersoy Bufe, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Starting from
$53.42
Option(s)
Group Tour English-Sultanahmet
Meets in Sultanahmet old townStarting point:Ersoy Bufe, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Group Tour English-Galataport
Cruise Ship Meeting: Choose this option for an English Group Tour from Galataport to explore Topkapi Palace, and Harem.Starting point:Galataport Clock Tower Square, Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Group Tour German - Galataport
Cruise Ship Meeting: Choose this option if you are on a cruise ship and will meet your guide at Galataport.Starting point:Galataport Clock Tower Square, Kılıçali Paşa, Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Group Tour German -Sultanahmet
Meets at Sultanahmet Old TownStarting point:Ersoy Bufe, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Starting from
$117.53
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Starting from Galata Port (If this option is selected)
- Small group tour
- Headsets to hear the guide better
- Skip-the-line tickets for the Harem
- Expert local guides
- Skip-the-line tickets for Topkapi Palace
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Istanbul notoriously has bad traffic. Give more time to get to the meeting point than you may have planned
- Topkapi Palace is a vast complex with multiple sections open for visit. During our tour, we'll visit the most magnificent masterpieces. However, if you wish to explore all sections at your leisure, we recommend booking a morning tour and allocating the afternoon to explore the Palace grounds.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Please note that the 'Starting from Galata Port' option is available only for cruise guests.
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