Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi) Tours and Tickets - page 3
What are people saying about Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi)
Marlowe_F, Aug 2026
Top Tour Guide!
We had a wonderful full day walking tour with Oguzhan yesterday. We’ve done many high-end walking tours and he’s earned the number one spot. He is incredibly knowledgeable, has great stories and enhances the tour with photos and historical illustrations. He’s personable and tailors the tour to your interests. The tour included a delicious lunch featuring a variety of Turkish savories and sweets.
Melissa_M, Aug 2026
Money well spent
I can't imagine doing these sites without a guide. Oğuzhan brought so much insight and history to each if the locations, thoughtfully answered all of our questions, and guided us through the sites in a way that beat the crowds which allowed us to really enjoy each one. Also, we had food restrictions in our group (gluten) and he was able to work with the staff at the restaurant to ensure we had safe foods to eat. I cannot recommend this tour (or Oğuzhan) enough.
Richard_G, Aug 2026
Highly recommended
Murat does an outstanding job. His English is excellent. Very knowledgeable. We booked the tour during a cruise stop at Istanbul. Murat went out of his way to make sure we found our way to the tram station to get back to our shop on time.
Randall_G, Aug 2026
Explained the history of...
Explained the history of the palace and the various rooms within the palace. The tour guide was very detailed and knowledgable of the history and timelines of the different rulers.
Jim_C, Aug 2026
Great tour by the best guide
Top notch tour by our amazing guide Oz.
We experienced the highlights of Istanbul and there are many incredible ones and Oz’s knowledge and personality made it a truly immersive experience. My wife and I met up in the morning with our 2 other solo travelers and when Oz met up with us we became a great group of 5 people who had a wonderful day in Istanbul.
Mobashshera_R, Aug 2026
Worth the money, time and effort!
Great experience- worth the time and energy. Holy relics had our prophets stuff ( sandals, foot print , beard) and the khulafa rashedeen s swords , Fatima’s garment . These were interesting to see.
Topkapi palace is worth visiting
The guide told us where everything was so that was helpful.
kim_r, Aug 2026
Great experience
Murat was an excellent tour guide. He had very good humor very good personality. He had a good grasp of the history
Evan_K, Aug 2026
Great tour with great guide
Elif was an excellent guide who did a great job leading our small group through Topkapi Palace. She had great knowledge, balanced with presentation, and I'd highly recommend her. She also provided us with a list of recommendations for other parts of Istanbul that proved really valuable in the following days as we explored different areas on our own.
mark_w, Aug 2026
Gamze was an excellent...
Gamze was an excellent guide. Lots of history on tour. Would recommend. Meeting spot a little hard to find, Leave extra time.
daria_m, Aug 2026
Great overview tour of Istanbul
Great 1 day overview of Istanbul - Lutfi updated on details & what to bring/wear in advance and gave a great tour of all key attractions, while helping out with photos and adjusting schedule if needed (we had a great stop for lunch)☺️ ended up being an individual tour for me, which was even better!
Thank you!
OiPing_C, Jul 2026
I attended the tour on...
I attended the tour on Jul 19, Ludviq, the tour guide, who had the sense of humor and there was no down time during the tour and he was informative, he was such a helpful guy and even helped me check in the flight online, my husband and I had a great time with him.
Maribel_G, Jul 2026
Amazing Tour
Beautiful palace with breathtaking architecture and incredible views. Our guide was very kind and knowledgeable. He shared so many interesting facts and thoroughly explained the background of each area, making the experience much more meaningful. He also led us to the best viewpoints overlooking the Bosphorus, which made for amazing photos. Overall, it was a fantastic tour, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Istanbul. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi)
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Topkapi Palace is a must-visit for history and architecture buffs, and all first-time visitors to Istanbul.
Book a skip-the-line ticket to save time and avoid long entry lines.
The palace’s harem section requires a separate entry ticket.
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, as the palace complex is large and you will be on your feet.
The complex is accessible to wheelchair users, though strollers are not permitted.
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