Topkapi Palace Museum Istanbul/Turkey

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This lavish palace was the royal residence of the Ottoman empire for almost 400 years. Here, you can peek into the imperial life of the sultans as …

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Apr 22, 2025
The entrance is next to the Hagia Sophia church and it is quite expensive at £41 each but you do need a whole day there. Entry into the Harem is extra too. Go early to beat the crowds. Well worth …Full review by Scenic21010490659
Apr 16, 2025
If you are a history buff - no way you are missing it. Even if not deeply interested in history, its a must visit for the sheer beauty. Mosaics, carvings, hammams, jharokhas and much more. Actual …Full review by Pracheta_Traveler
Apr 14, 2025
Excellent, must see, had great time..took ticket from the office ..including Harem area ... ..was perfect..had great timeFull review by Hassan E
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Hi guys, I am planning to go to Topkapi palace on a Sunday as I have very little time, is it better to go in the morning? How …
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Hi guys, I am planning to go to Topkapi palace on a Sunday as I have very little time, is it better to go in the morning? How about evening to avoid the crowds? Thanks!
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Start as early as you can as it takes at least 6 hrs to get a good view of Topkai palace with a couple of rests for coffee and food. I would start at opening time. The crowds get much …
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Start as early as you can as it takes at least 6 hrs to get a good view of Topkai palace with a couple of rests for coffee and food. I would start at opening time. The crowds get much greater after lunch.
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Is there any discounts available for international students with isic cards??
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Yes, you will need to have the ISIC card with you which is valid.
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Can someone who visited Topkapi recently advice of the ticket pricing please. It mentions Topkapi alone as TL700 and …
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Can someone who visited Topkapi recently advice of the ticket pricing please. It mentions Topkapi alone as TL700 and Harem TL500 but a combined ticket as TL1500. Can we buy individual tickets or the only option is to buy the combo at TL1500?
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Hi Kathy. We were there about a month ago. We just got the tickets for Topkapi separately. Depending on where else in Turkey you are going see if the museum pass will work for …
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Hi Kathy. We were there about a month ago. We just got the tickets for Topkapi separately. Depending on where else in Turkey you are going see if the museum pass will work for you. We’ve been here a month and various sites have cost us a fortune BUT lots of things aren’t included in the pass.
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Can somebody please tell me how much is ticket for palace +harem part? No guide, no nothing, just a plane ticket. I …
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Can somebody please tell me how much is ticket for palace +harem part? No guide, no nothing, just a plane ticket. I keep finding some crazy prices online, and I cant belive is that expensive. Im not turkish(i found that they pay 200tl and foreigners 950tl?! )
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I had visited in last January and paid 500 TL per person only for Topkapi palace, not for Harem.
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