Topkapi Palace
Istanbul, Turkey
About This Activity
Topkapi Palace served as the primary residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years (1465-1856). Spread across four courtyards on Seraglio Point, the complex houses the Imperial Treasury with the 86-carat Spoonmaker's Diamond and the Topkapi Dagger, the Sacred Relics chamber with artifacts attributed to the Prophet Muhammad, and the lavish Harem quarters. The 2026 all-inclusive ticket covers the main palace, Harem, and Hagia Irene Church. The palace gardens offer sweeping views where the Golden Horn meets the Bosphorus. Closed Tuesdays.
Seasonal note: Best Apr-Jun and Sep-Nov; closed Tuesdays
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