Topkapi Palace and Harem Tour (Small Group & Fast Track Entry)
Description
Discover the Topkapi Palace on a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets. Learn about Ottoman history in the Palace and the life of Sultan's family in the harem. Discover how the complex of buildings, pavilions, and courtyards was a self-contained city, which most inhabitants rarely left. Explore the outer-terraced gardens and admire the view over the Golden Horn. Immerse yourself in the heart of the great Ottoman Empire. Stroll through the palace, and imagine the ruling Sultans who lived in its hundreds of rooms with their vast families and countless servants. Visit the harem, ruled by the Queen Mother who wielded domestic and political power. The harem housed hundreds of women and family members as well as hundreds of eunuchs, who performed a wide range of duties. Walk through the Harem is also the only way to see the very early, exceptionally-crafted Iznik tiles decorated with floral designs and verses from the Quran.
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Topkapi Palace Museum / Topkapı Sarayı More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which resembles the power of the Ottoman Empire.
Visit the harem, ruled by the Queen Mother who wielded domestic and political power. The harem housed hundreds of women and family members as well as hundreds of eunuchs, who performed a wide range of duties. Take a moment to spot the cupboard doors inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell. Walk through the Harem is also the only way to see the very early, exceptionally-crafted Iznik tiles decorated with floral designs and verses from the Quran.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(277)
Thanks to Beritan for an interesting and comprehensive tour of Topkapi Palace and the Harem! It was a great experience! I am Russian, but I specifically booked the tour in English for the experience. Everything was clear and engaging. In a small group, we visited the main sights and learned about the palace and life within it, all while following the best route. Thank you!
Very good，professional. Give us detailed presentation and impressive deserve to recommend to others. best comment.
the guide is very professional! tells us a lot of the history！
He guided us hard in the hot weather. She also speaks good English. I'm glad you thought about the pace allocation! Thank you so much for tTolga!
professional guide, what a wonderful experience
👍👍It’s a great trip. Thanks for the guide.He did a good job!
There is no doubt that it was a fantastic experience,strongly recommend!
Perfect journey we appreciate it
Bantu was a very knowledgeable guide and excellent host.
A great experience with Batuhan, he really pasionate for guiding me and tell everything. As a person who very like history, I feel really satisfied and of course I will recommend this tour guide to everyone
