Go on a journey through Istanbul's two magnificent palaces, Topkapı Palace and Dolmabahçe Palace. With this skip-the-line combo ticket, you can enjoy smooth access to two of the city's most remarkable Ottoman landmarks without waiting in long ticket queues.

At Topkapı Palace, you'll explore the grand courtyards and historic chambers after a short introduction from your guide. You'll then continue your visit at your own pace through the main palace areas.

Next, you'll visit Dolmabahçe Palace, a striking 19th-century residence that blends Ottoman elegance with European style. You can admire its grand halls and the world's largest collection of Baccarat and Bohemian chandeliers. Your skip-the-line online QR ticket provides direct access to both the palace and its Harem section, allowing you to explore freely with an audio guide.

Why you’ll love this…

Experience the grandeur of Istanbul's two magnificent palaces
Gain seamless access to the history of the Ottoman Empire
Explore Topkapi Palace, the heart of the Ottoman Empire for over four centuries
Discover Dolmabahce Palace, a striking blend of Ottoman and European styles
Marvel at the world's largest collection of Baccarat and Bohemian chandeliers at Dolmabahce Palace

Important to know

Know in advance:

Harem access is not included in the Topkapı Palace experience
You can visit the two locations any time you want during the opening hours on the day of the booking
After booking, you'll receive your entry ticket QR ticket via a separate e-mail from the local operator
The QR ticket will only be visible when in proximity to the venue. You'll need an internet connection on your smartphone to retrieve your QR ticket
Children will be asked to present their valid passports at the entrance of the museums in order to validate their age
All visitors must go through the security check at the entrances
Due to the limited capacity of the location, you might wait in queue to enter even with the skip-the-line ticket
To enter the Topkapi Palace, you must take part in the guided tour operated as Hosted Entry. Reservations are not required. The guide will provide a 30-minute introduction and then accompany you inside the palace. Once inside, you can explore the palace on your own until 5:00pm
Operating hours:
Topkapi Palace hosted entry fast track tour 30 minutes: 09:00 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 01:00 pm, 02:00 pm, 03:00 pm (except Tuesdays)
Dolmabahce Palace: 09:00 am - 05:30 pm (except Mondays)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Guided tour
Audio guide
Skip-the-line tickets

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Sultan III. Ahmet Çeşmesi, Cankurtaran, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting point:

To enter the Topkapi Palace, please meet your guide in front of the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III at least 15 minutes before your tour starts. Your guide will be holding a white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass® and istanbul.com logos, and will walk with you to the Topkapi Palace entrance.