Istanbul: Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour with Tickets

Join a guided tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Topkapı Palace, once the opulent seat of the Ottoman Empire for nearly four centuries. Unlike traditional European palaces, Topkapı unfolds as a vast complex of courtyards, pavilions, and kiosks—each echoing tales of power, intrigue, and royal life. With your expert guide, explore the grand quarters where sultans ruled, their families lived, and imperial ceremonies shaped the course of history. Wander through the Treasury, Holy Relics rooms, and terraced gardens overlooking the Bosporus, often overlooked by other tours. Then step into the Palace’s legendary Harem—the private world of the royal family, ruled by the Queen Mother—where you’ll trace the paths of concubines, eunuchs, and princes amid dazzling Iznik tiles, mother-of-pearl inlays, and Quranic calligraphy. Choose between an intimate small-group experience or a private tour for a captivating journey into the splendor and secrets of Ottoman court life.