Topkapi Palace Tickets
I am visiting Istanbul from 14th - 20th April. I want to visit the Topkapi palace. When I went 6-7 years ago, there was a long waiting line and we paid a local tourist guide to help us skip the line.
When I check online, I see these kind of skip-the-line tours for 28 or 22 euros. https://www.getyourguide.com/istanbul-l56/istanbul-topkapi-palace-guided-tour-and-skip-the-line-t192789/
However, here on the official website, the price is only around 285 liras (18 euro). https://www.millisaraylar.gov.tr/en/visiting-information
Was wondering if it's better to book online or not? Are there still local guides that help you skip the lines? Are they any cheaper? (we are only 2 people)
Are the lines still long in this season?
Best Answer
I went to Topkapi Palace recently and while I can’t say for sure that it’s impossible, I definitely couldn’t find anywhere online selling tickets for the regular entry price.
Not only were all the websites considerably more expensive, some of them seemed to require customers to meet a representative at a specific time to get their tickets.
To avoid queueing for long, your best bet is probably to get there early and go on a weekday. I was there at 10:15 on a Wednesday and the line for tickets was less than 5 minutes.
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How much is the ticket for Topkapi palace?
The entrance fee of Topkapi Palace is 200 Turkish Lira per person. To visit the Harem it is an additional 100 Turkish Lira per person. It's free for children under 12 years old, and entry to the Harem is free for those under 6. Museum entry is free for those in possession of a 72 hours Museum Pass.Is Topkapi palace worth visiting?
The Topkapi is a nice palace and well worth the visit. However, when visiting the Palace avoid the cafe. This is one of the most expensive cafes in all of Turkey.Should I book Topkapi palace?
The TopKapi Palace is one of Istanbul' most visited attractions, and the queue can be very long during the day. If you wish to skip the line at the main gate, you should book online Topkapi Palace skip the line tickets in advance.What is the best time to visit Topkapi palace?
The best time to visit Topkapi Palace is Monday morning. Wednesdays and Fridays are rather busy: especially Friday morning when the Blue Mosque is closed until 2:30p. m. which brings an extra flow of tourists to Topkapi. On weekends and holidays the average waiting time to get inside is 40 minutes.How to get Museum Tickets in Istanbul 2019 | Istanbul Travel Guide
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Answer 2
The queues are not long this season. Even if you go at peak times on a weekend you won't be queuing for more than five minutes. If you go early or late the queue is much shorter than this.
To answer you question in full, there probably is no reasonable queue skip options and it's completely unnecessary at this point in time anyway.
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