5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
An interesting look at the old imperial palace. Do the tour with the Istanbul pass and learn about the palace and the history
Topkapi Palace
Visit Topkapi Palace
Reviews of Topkapi Palace
4.6
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5/5 - Excellent
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Long walk to the palace but worth the uphill walk. Allow at least 2-3 hours due to queues and the size of the palace
5/5 - Excellent
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Don’t miss the Harem! Around 110lira to visit all
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
great guide which was a must to understand the building etc
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
A huge palace and pretty spectacular. As a bonus there is a small museum housing many Islamic relics, such as the first key to the Kaaba. There is also a little booth there where an imam reads the Quran out loud. If you've ever wondered where that voice comes from now is the chance to see it for free. Arrive before 9:30am to avoid long queues at the ticket office.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
3 hrs min. Ideally a day required.
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