Topkapi Palace Ticket & Bosphorus Cruise Tour

Duration

Flexible

Pickup

Topkapi Palace , Istanbul

Live Guide

English, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, French, Portuguese, Turkish

🌟 Discover Two Istanbul Icons with One Ticket

Experience the best of Istanbul with this cost-effective combo:
Skip-the-line access to Topkapi Palace and the Harem section,
✅ + a 2-hour Bosphorus and Golden Horn cruise with breathtaking views.

Perfect for travelers short on time but eager to dive into both Ottoman history and Istanbul’s majestic waterways.

🔍 What to Expect

  • Skip-the-Line Entry
    No need to wait—priority entrance to Topkapi Palace and its legendary Harem section.

  • Self-Guided Audio Tour
    Use your smartphone to explore at your own pace with an audio guide in English, German, Italian, Spanish, or French.

  • Bosphorus & Golden Horn Cruise
    Relax on a scenic cruise past Ortaköy Mosque, Dolmabahçe Palace, Galata Tower, and Maiden’s Tower—from the comfort of your boat.

  • Flexible Entry Times
    Choose from multiple Topkapi entry slots (9:30 AM to 3:30 PM) and cruise times (12 PM, 3 PM, or 6 PM in summer).


🛒 What’s Included

  • Skip-the-line ticket for Topkapi Palace

  • Entrance to the Harem Section

  • 2-hour Bosphorus & Golden Horn Cruise

  • Audio guide app for both Topkapi Palace & Cruise


📍 Meeting Point

Head to the MegaPass / Tours & Tickets Kiosk inside Topkapi Cafe, located just outside Topkapi Palace—next to the Hagia Sophia visiting area.

You’ll be escorted through the ticket line directly, saving you valuable time.


🕒 How It Works

🔸 Topkapi Palace & Harem Entry (Daily except Tuesdays):

Choose one of these entry times:
09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30

Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your slot.

🔸 Cruise Departures:

  • Daily at 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM

  • 6:00 PM also available from April to October
    Select your cruise time freely — no fixed schedule binding!


📱 What to Bring

  • Fully charged smartphone

  • Headphones (for the audio guide)


🔐 Important Notes

  • You skip the ticket line, but not the security queue (may take up to 30 minutes in peak season).

  • This is a non-refundable booking.

  • No hotel pickup is included.


📌 Why Choose This Combo?

💰 Save money by combining two top-rated Istanbul attractions
⏱️ Save time with skip-the-line access
🎧 Learn more with multilingual audio commentary
🌊 Enjoy panoramic views of both Europe and Asia sides of the city

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6 reviews for Topkapi Palace Ticket & Bosphorus Cruise Tour

  1. Emily G.

    Skip the line worked perfectly! We walked right in while others waited. The audio guide was super helpful.

  2. Ahmed K.

    Very smooth experience. The meeting point was easy to find and we entered Topkapi in minutes.

  3. Clara B.

    The palace is stunning, and the audio guide gave a lot of context I would’ve otherwise missed.

  4. Lucia F.

    Perfect for first-time visitors. It was my favorite attraction in Istanbul. The harem section is incredible!

  5. James T.

    Great value! The audio tour was informative and I liked being able to move at my own pace.

  6. Sophie R.

    Topkapi Palace is magical. I’m glad I didn’t wait in line thanks to this ticket.

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