Topkapi Palace Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Istanbul 3-Day Private Tour: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus, US$ 70 per person (7h–21h, 4.96★ · 10,649).
- Top rated: Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Blue Mosque Private Tour, US$ 250 per group (6h–18h, 4.99★ · 272).
- Best value: Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Grand Bazaar Walk, US$ 49 per person (7h, 4.69★ · 71).
Price per person across the 22 options priced per person: US$ 48–US$ 393 (median US$ 107). With 100+ reviews: 10 of 23.
Of the 23 options: 22 with live guides in English, 23 with free cancellation, 23 with instant confirmation, 11 with hotel pickup, 20 kid-friendly, 8 private and 20 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Topkapi Palace Tours
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23 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Istanbul 3-Day Private Tour: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus Three days exploring Istanbul with a private guide who meets you at your hotel: walk through Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 14:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.96 (10,649 reviews) Duration: 7h–21h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Istanbul: Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tour Topkapi Palace guided tour with fast-track entry, harem access, and Ottoman history. Small groups, professional guide, all fees included. Half-day experience. Every day except Tuesday · 13 start times, 09:00 to 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.83 (393 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE · JA · IT +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Topkapı Palace with Lunch Full-day Istanbul tour covering Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace & Grand Bazaar. Small groups (10 max), all entry fees included, 3-course lunch, professional guide. Every day except Tuesday · 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00 ★ 4.95 (694 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Istanbul Highlights Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bosphorus Cruise Feel the pulse of Istanbul with a small-group tour through Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and a 90-min Bosphorus cruise. Includes entry & English guide. Every day · 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.98 (578 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Istanbul Day Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace Private guided tour of Istanbul covering Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar with hotel pickup and a professional guide. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.80 (308 reviews) Duration: 5h–8h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Blue Mosque Private Tour Private guided walking tour of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar. Skip-the-line access, local guide, 1–3 days, customizable. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 13:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.99 (272 reviews) Duration: 6h–18h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per group
Istanbul: Basilica Cistern & Topkapi Palace Skip-the-Line Tour Step into Istanbul’s hidden depths and Ottoman grandeur with a private guide, skipping the lines at Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace. Includes all entry fees. Every day except Tuesday · 09:30, 10:30 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.98 (280 reviews) Duration: 2h 40m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 53 per person
Istanbul: Topkapi Palace Small-Group Tour & Harem Access Step into Ottoman history at Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace with skip-the-line tickets, a small group, and a guide who shares real stories. Includes pickup options. Every day except Tuesday · 09:00 and 13:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.80 (294 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 53 per person
Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Bazaar Full Day Visit six Istanbul landmarks from Hagia Sophia to the Grand Bazaar. Includes guide, public transport, and guaranteed return to Galata Port for cruise guests. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 14:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.80 (201 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 77 per person
Istanbul: Old City Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar & Topkapi Step inside Istanbul’s old city, from the Blue Mosque to the Grand Bazaar. Includes lunch, all entry fees (except Hagia Sophia), and a local guide for easy booking. Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.80 (75 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 215 per person
Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Harem & Basilica Cistern Tour Step into Istanbul’s imperial past with a guided walk through Topkapi Palace, its secretive Harem, and the mysterious Basilica Cistern. Entry tickets included. Every day except Tuesday and Friday · 09:00, 10:30 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.96 (74 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 107 per person
Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace Small Group Tour Feel the pulse of Istanbul with a guided walk through the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, skip-the-line entry included. Small group, local stories, real history. Every day except Tuesday · 08:30 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.74 (90 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 63 per person
Istanbul: Topkapi Palace & Blue Mosque Small-Group Tour Feel the pulse of Istanbul with a small-group tour through Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet. Includes entry tickets, local guide, and cultural stories. Every day except Tuesday · 08:30 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.72 (76 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Grand Bazaar Walk Start your Istanbul day with Hagia Sophia’s quiet awe, wander the Blue Mosque, and end up haggling at the Grand Bazaar: guided walking tour with pickup included. Every day · 08:25, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.69 (71 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Cistern Tour with Fast Entry Skip the lines in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet for Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace & Basilica Cistern. Includes all tickets, local guide, and priority admission for a relaxed pace. Every day except Tuesday · 09:00 · Up to age 70 ★ 4.77 (219 reviews) Duration: 4h 15m Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 111 per person
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Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Private Tour Private full-day Istanbul tour with 5 major sites, personal guide, AC van and flexible timing. Hotel or port pickup included. Customizable itinerary, lunch stop available. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.79 (43 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 per person
Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace Tour Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat · 08:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.81 (32 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 193 per person
Private Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace & Blue Mosque Private guided tour of Istanbul's four major monuments: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome. Every day except Tuesday · No fixed time · All ages ★ 5.00 (24 reviews) Duration: 5h–7h Live guide: ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 236 per person
Compare 5 more options for Topkapi Palace Tours
From US$ 48 per person · 2 h to 2 days
Istanbul private tour: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque Private 1.5-day Istanbul tour with professional guide and hotel or port pickup. Visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Underground Cistern. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:30 to 14:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (14 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 279 per person
Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Topkapi Explore Istanbul’s Old City with a local guide. Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace. Lunch & entry fees included. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.77 (13 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 197 per person
Istanbul Segway Mini Tour Evening: Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace Ride a Segway through Istanbul's Sultanahmet district in 90 minutes, passing Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Gulhane Park and the Hippodrome with a live English-speaking guide. Every day · 18:00 and 20:00 · From age 9 ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 48 per person
Istanbul: Topkapi Palace Skip-the-Line & Harem Access Skip Topkapi Palace ticket lines in Istanbul with fast-track entry to the Harem, Ottoman relics & Bosphorus views. Expert guide included, explore at your own pace. Every day except Tuesday · 10:00 and 14:00 Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 152 per person
Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace Private walking tour of Istanbul's Old City with expert guide. Includes Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, hotel pickup and Turkish lunch. 8 hours. Every day except Tuesday and Friday · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 393 per person
The top 12 of 23 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul 3-Day Private Tour: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, BosphorusOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 70 per person | 7h–21h | 4.96★ · 10,649 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Blue Mosque Private TourTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 250 per group up to 8 people · ≈ US$ 31 per person if 8 go | 6h–18h | 4.99★ · 272 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 13:00 | English |
| Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Grand Bazaar WalkBest valueGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 49 per person | 7h | 4.69★ · 71 | Every day · 08:25, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30 | English, Japanese |
| Istanbul: Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line TourGroup of up to 15 | US$ 140 per person | 3h | 4.83★ · 393 | Every day except Tuesday · 13 start times, 09:00 to 16:00 | English, German, Spanish +3 |
| Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Topkapı Palace with Lunch | US$ 175 per person | 8h–9h | 4.95★ · 694 | Every day except Tuesday · 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00 | English |
| Istanbul Highlights Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bosphorus CruiseGroup of up to 15 | US$ 99 per person | 8h–9h | 4.98★ · 578 | Every day · 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00 | English |
| Istanbul Day Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi PalacePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 95 per person | 5h–8h | 4.80★ · 308 | Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 10:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Istanbul: Basilica Cistern & Topkapi Palace Skip-the-Line TourPrivate | US$ 53 per person | 2h 40m | 4.98★ · 280 | Every day except Tuesday · 09:30, 10:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Istanbul: Topkapi Palace Small-Group Tour & Harem AccessGroup of up to 14 | US$ 53 per person | 3h | 4.80★ · 294 | Every day except Tuesday · 09:00 and 13:30 | English, German |
| Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Bazaar Full DayGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 77 per person | 6h–8h | 4.80★ · 201 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 14:30 | English |
| Istanbul: Old City Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar & TopkapiPickup offered | US$ 215 per person | 7h–8h | 4.80★ · 75 | Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun · 08:30 | English |
| Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Harem & Basilica Cistern TourGroup of up to 15 | US$ 107 per person | 3h | 4.96★ · 74 | Every day except Tuesday and Friday · 09:00, 10:30 and 13:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (8): Istanbul 3-Day Private Tour: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus (US$ 70 per person) · Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Blue Mosque Private Tour (US$ 250 per group) · Istanbul Day Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace (US$ 95 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (10): Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Grand Bazaar Walk (US$ 49 per person) · Istanbul: Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tour (US$ 140 per person) · Istanbul Highlights Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bosphorus Cruise (US$ 99 per person)
- With pickup (11): Istanbul 3-Day Private Tour: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus (US$ 70 per person) · Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Blue Mosque Private Tour (US$ 250 per group) · Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Grand Bazaar Walk (US$ 49 per person)
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