Topkapi Sarayi Istanbul

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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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Nov 12, 2024
An amazing place and Palace. We spent virtually the whole day here as there is so much to see. I recommend buying the additional tickets for the Harem as it was well worth it. We couldn't get the aud… Full review by catherinerW8437BE
Nov 12, 2024
A huge site, well worth the admission. We made a few mistakes though: Firstly, don't queue to get in before you have a ticket. Next, the ticket offices near the entrance only take cash. You can pay… Full review by Roam696306
Nov 11, 2024
Bought a skip the line ticket in November. Arrived before 10 and would probably have been better to buy ticket inside. No queue. Skip the line is on a timed entry 30 mins past the hour when you are … Full review by A2749VPjohnr
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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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It was very busy mid day October, so either really. I know we are fascinated in both history and culture but it took us 6 hours. Allow yourself as much time as possible. The Harem was …
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It was very busy mid day October, so either really. I know we are fascinated in both history and culture but it took us 6 hours. Allow yourself as much time as possible. The Harem was well worth a visit too.
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Answer by Glynis P · Oct 5, 2024
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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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Does the Museum pass include the harem or only the Topkapi palace grounds?
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It includes both attractions.
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