Topkapi Palace and Harem: 3-Hour Tour with Admission Ticket

Enjoy a 3-hour small group walking tour of Topkapi Palace, the heart of the Ottoman Empire. The complex of low buildings, pavilions and courtyards was a self-contained city, which most inhabitants rarely left.

Explore the outer terraced gardens and admire the view over the Golden Horn as your professional guide explains the architecture and also th e daily life of the Ottomans in Topkapi Palace.

Visit the harem, ruled by the Queen Mother who wielded domestic and political power. The harem housed hundreds of women and family members as well as hundreds of eunuchs, who performed a wide range of duties.

Admire cupboard doors inlaid with mother of pearl and tortoise shell and stunning Iznik tiles with verses from the Quran.

The tour ends with a visit to the holy relics section and the imperial kitchens.