Small-Group Topkapi Palace and Harem Tour with Tickets
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Overview
This small-group experience goes beyond a standard palace visit by offering context, access, and storytelling. With priority admission and an expert local guide, you’ll explore Topkapi Palace as the Ottomans once experienced it: understanding how power, ceremony, and daily life shaped the empire. The tour includes the Harem, an essential yet often excluded part of the palace, revealing the private world of the sultans alongside the public spaces of rule. You’ll also visit the Holy Relics, Imperial Kitchens, Royal Court, and terraced gardens, pausing to enjoy panoramic views over the Bosphorus. Designed for small groups, the experience concludes with practical guidance on what to explore next in Istanbul, starting from a central meeting point in Sultanahmet or Galata Port.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (4) Options Available
Option(s)
English Group Tour - 24 people
Big-Group TourMeets in Sultanahmet old townStarting point:Ersoy Bufe, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Starting from
$54.06
Option(s)
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
Starting from
$118.94
Option(s)
Group Tour German -Sultanahmet
Meets at Sultanahmet Old TownStarting point:Ersoy Bufe, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Group Tour English-Sultanahmet
Small-Group TourMeets in Sultanahmet old townStarting point:Ersoy Bufe, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Starting from
$148.97
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Small-group walking tour for a more personal experience
- Headsets for clear audio throughout the visit
- Starting from Galata Port (If this option is selected)
- Skip-the-line tickets for the Harem
- Expert local guide with in-depth knowledge of Ottoman history
- 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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