Topkapı Palace: Tickets, Harem & Pass Inclusion
2.5 - 4 h
Ottoman Imperial Palace
Built from 1459 under Mehmed the Conqueror
Cankurtaran Mah., Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€2750.00
Free for children under 6 with a passport
Daily 09:00-18:00 (summer and winter); closed Tuesdays
None required for general admission; closed on Tuesdays.
The palace's exhibition halls, the Imperial Treasury, the Harem quarters, and the separate Hagia Irene Byzantine church within the palace grounds.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined ticket | 2,750 TRY | No reservation needed | |
| With Istanbul Tourist Pass | Included | Any tier | |
| With MuseumPass İstanbul | Included | 5-day pass |
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Ticket Options
€2750.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Topkapı Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly four centuries, its opulent courtyards, jewel-filled Treasury, and sprawling Harem offering one of the richest glimpses into Ottoman imperial life anywhere in the world. Since January 2024 a single combined ticket covers the Palace, the Harem, and the separate Hagia Irene church within the grounds — and it's one of the few Istanbul landmarks genuinely included on both major city passes.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Imperial Treasury
Home to the Topkapı Dagger and the 86-carat Spoonmaker's Diamond.
The Harem
The sultan's private family quarters, a labyrinth of ornately tiled rooms.
Hagia Irene
A Byzantine church within the palace's First Court, one of the few in Istanbul never converted into a mosque.
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Which Istanbul Pass Genuinely Includes This?
Compare Istanbul PassesConfirmed included on both major passes — the private Istanbul Tourist Pass and the official government MuseumPass İstanbul.
Istanbul Tourist Pass
Included. Confirmed directly on the pass's own "What's Included" page.
MuseumPass İstanbul
Included. Explicitly named on MuseumPass İstanbul's own official inclusion list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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