Palace that housed Ottoman sultans for 400 years. Gardens overlooking the Bosphorus, the Harem, the treasury.
Hours
Except Tuesdays 09:00–18:00
Entry
Foreign: €30 + Harem €15
Region
Sultanahmet
Address
Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih
Taxi routes
Topkapı Palace'a how to get there?
Estimated fixed-price fares from common starting points.
Attraction guide
Topkapı Palace about what you should know.
Topkapı Palace was built by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in the 1460s and served as the official residence of Ottoman sultans until 1856.
The palace consists of four courtyards, the Harem, the treasury, the chamber of sacred relics and gardens with panoramic Bosphorus views. Plan for 3–4 hours to see everything.
Harem and main palace tickets are sold separately. Booking online in advance is strongly recommended — summer queues at the gate can run 1–2 hours.