Topkapi Palace & Harem: Skip The Line Ticket & Guided Tour + Bosphorus Cruise

Explore Istanbul's landmarks and enjoy a scenic boat ride with stunning views

Audio guide English, German, Italian, French, Spanish

Included

Skip-the-line ticket for Topkapi Palace & Harem
2-hour Bosphorus cruise

Not included

Tour guide at the Harem
Tour guide on the Bosphorus cruise

Starting point

Cankurtaran, Soğuk Çeşme Sk. No:1, 34122, Istanbul

Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early
Download the audio guide before your visit (no internet at the meeting point)
The device you receive is NOT your audio guide—it is only for check-in
Follow the host until you enter the Harem section (or you will lose access)
Return the temporary device to the host inside the Harem
The host does speaks English
This is NOT a guided tour—you explore the palace with the audio guide
With your host, you'll skip the ticket lines, but not the mandatory security check, which can take up to 30 minutes in high season

Start at Topkapi Palace, the former home of Ottoman sultans. You will see the rooms, tilework, and treasures while an expert guide shares the stories and history of this landmark.

Next, you will take a peaceful Bosphorus cruise. You will see Istanbul's skyline, historical forts, palaces, and the Bosphorus Bridge.

Combining a cultural tour with a relaxing cruise, this trip offers a complete view of Istanbul's heritage and beauty.