Walk past ticket queues and show your mobile QR code at the entrance.
Easy cancellation available. Enjoy more flexibility if your plans change.
Enjoy a live guided experience with a professional local guide.
Explore the former residence of the Ottoman sultans and learn how the palace served as both a royal home and a center of government for centuries.
Your guide will explain the traditions of the imperial court, the people who lived and worked in the palace, and the historical events connected to its buildings and collections.
Visit one of the most interesting parts of Topkapi Palace, where members of the royal household lived. Learn about the Harem's history, its residents, and its place within the Ottoman court.
Visit Hagia Irene, an early Byzantine church located within the palace grounds. Discover its architectural features and how the building's purpose changed over the centuries.
The order of the visit and the time spent in each area can be adjusted to your interests and the duration agreed with your guide. You can ask questions, take photos where permitted, and focus on the parts of the palace you would like to know more about.
Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III – Topkapi Palace
Open in Google MapsFountain of Sultan Ahmed III, Sultan Ahmet, Sultanahmet Meydanı, Topkapı Sarayı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meet your private guide in front of the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III, outside the Imperial Gate (Bab-ı Hümayun) of Topkapi Palace. Your guide will contact you before the tour to confirm the meeting arrangements and provide any necessary details. If you would prefer a different meeting location, please request this in advance. Alternative meeting arrangements are subject to confirmation.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
This is a private experience for your group only. You will not be joining other visitors on a regular guided tour.
Most private visits last between 1 and 2.5 hours. A shorter introduction or a more detailed tour of up to 4 hours can be arranged with your guide in advance.
The itinerary can be adjusted according to your interests, available time, and museum regulations.
Admission tickets to Topkapi Palace, the Harem, and Hagia Irene are included for every participant. No separate entrance tickets are required.
All visitors must pass through mandatory security checks. Waiting times may vary during busy periods.
Certain rooms or exhibition areas may be temporarily closed for restoration, maintenance, or museum-related reasons.
Children may be required to present valid passports to verify their ages.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as the palace has large courtyards, uneven pathways, and stairs.
Photography is allowed in many areas, but restrictions apply to certain rooms and exhibitions.
The availability of specific areas may affect the final route of your visit.
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Yes. Your private guide will be assigned only to you and the people included in your booking. You will not share the guided experience with other tour groups.
Yes. Admission to all three locations is included for every participant, so there is no need to purchase additional entrance tickets.
Most visitors spend between 1 and 2.5 hours with their guide. You can also arrange a shorter introduction or a longer visit of up to 4 hours, depending on your preferences. The duration should be agreed with your guide before the tour.
Yes. You can discuss your interests with your guide beforehand. Whether you are more interested in Ottoman history, palace architecture, or royal life, the visit can be planned to give more attention to those topics.
Yes. The tour can be arranged for couples, families, and groups of friends. As the guide is booked for your group, the experience can be adapted to different interests and preferences.
Accessibility is limited in some parts of the palace due to historic pathways, stairs, and uneven surfaces. If anyone in your group has mobility requirements, inform the team in advance so the available arrangements can be discussed.
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