Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower Skip-the-Line Ticket

Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time

Meeting point description: Topkapi Palace tours begin in front of the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III, where the guide waits with a purple and fuchsia umbrella. The meeting point for Galata Tower hosted entry is at the Bereketzade fountain, beside the tower, with the host holding the same umbrella. Please arrive 15 minutes early for both.(Sultan III. Ahmet Çeşmesi, Cankurtaran, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye)

Know in advance:You can visit the two locations any time you want during the opening hours on the day of the booking

Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, and the Galata Tower is closed on Fridays

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

All visitors must go through the security check at the entrances

Due to the limited capacity of the location, you might wait in the queue to enter, even with the skip-the-line ticket

Children will be asked to present their valid passports at the entrance of the museums in order to validate their age

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 visitors inside the palace. Once inside, visitors can explore the palace on their own until 5 pm

Some sections may be temporarily closed for maintenance. For the updated opening hours and temporary closures, visit the locations' websites