Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower Combo
Discover two of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with this convenient Topkapi Palace & Galata Tower combo. Enjoy hosted entry to Topkapi Palace and explore its imperial courtyards, historic collections, and Ottoman heritage with a 25-language audio guide. Then visit Galata Tower with hosted entry and take in panoramic views over the Bosphorus, Golden Horn, and Istanbul skyline with a 25-language audio guide. Please note that Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and the Galata Tower hosted entry is not available on Fridays.

Hours:
Topkapi Palace Hosted Entry Hours: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, and 15:00
Galata Tower Hosted Entry Hours: 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, and 15:00

About This Activity

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Host or greeter

A host or greeter will meet you at the meeting point.

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Audio guide included

Listen to a curated audio guide in 25 different languages

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Skip the ticket line

Walk past ticket queues and show your mobile QR code at the entrance.

Highlights

  • Skip ticket lines and access Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower easily with smooth entry and flexible exploration time.
  • Explore Topkapi Palace with an English-speaking guide and learn about Ottoman history and palace life.
  • Walk through Topkapi Palace’s imperial courtyards and discover the former heart of the Ottoman Empire.
  • Enter Galata Tower with hosted entry and enjoy quick access without waiting in ticket lines.
  • Explore both attractions with specially curated audio guides available in 25 languages.

Included

  • Topkapi Palace Hosted Entry
  • Galata Tower Hosted Entry
  • Hosted entry with English-speaking guide
  • Admission tickets to Topkapi Palace and Galata Tow
  • Flexible visit time at both landmarks
  • Audio guides in 25 languages

Meet your host at the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III for your Topkapi Palace visit. After assisted entry, explore the palace independently with the included audio guide.

Walk through Topkapi Palace’s historic courtyards, imperial buildings, collections, gardens, and viewpoints while learning about Ottoman history and palace life.

Continue to Galata Tower and meet your host at Bereketzade Fountain, where they will be waiting with a white flag to assist you with entry.

Explore Galata Tower with the included 25-language audio guide and learn more about the landmark’s history and its role in Istanbul’s changing cityscape.

Enjoy panoramic views across the Golden Horn, Bosphorus, historic peninsula, and surrounding neighborhoods from one of Istanbul’s most recognizable landmarks.

Experience two different perspectives of Istanbul in one combo: the imperial heritage of Topkapi Palace and the panoramic city views from Galata Tower.

Please note that Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, while the Galata Tower hosted entry included in this combo is not operated on Fridays.

Meeting point

Topkapi Palace: Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III

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Sultan Ahmet Sultanahmet Meydanı Topkapı Sarayı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul

Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III at least 15 minutes before the tour starts, holding a a white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass® and istanbul.com logos. From there, your guide will take you on a short 1-minute walk to the main entrance gate (Bab-ı Hümayun) of Topkapi Palace.

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Meeting point

Galata Tower: Bereketzade Fountain

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Bereketzade, Galata Kulesi No:1, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul

Your meeting point is in front of the Bereketzade Fountain, right next to the Galata Tower. Please meet your host there at least 15 minutes before your tour time. Your host will be holding a white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass® and istanbul.com logos for easy recognition.

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  • The 25-language audio guide is prepared by Istanbul Tourist Pass and shared via ticket link; it is not available at the attractions.

  • Some areas of Topkapi Palace may be closed, including the Outer Treasury and parts of the palace kitchens; remaining sections stay open.

  • Security checks are mandatory at both attractions and cannot be skipped, even with skip-the-ticket-line access.

  • Hosted entry helps you avoid ticket queues but does not provide priority at security checkpoints.

  • Each attraction can be visited independently, and exploration time inside is flexible.

  • Children may be asked to show a valid passport at the entrance to verify age.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Topkapi Palace includes hosted entry with an English-speaking guide. Galata Tower includes hosted entry only; exploration inside is self-guided.

No. Skip-the-ticket-line applies only to ticket purchase lines. Mandatory security checks apply to all visitors.

Audio guides are provided via a link sent with your tickets and must be accessed on your own device. They are not available on-site.

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