Topkapı palace & Harem. The Home of the Sultans & Concubines
Overview
About
The Topkapı Palace and Harem were the residences of the Sultans and their concubines.
What you'll do
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Itinerary
Istanbul Sacred Site Pilgrimages Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Topkapı palace & Harem. The Home of the Sultans & Concubines in Istanbul, Turkey. This sacred site pilgrimages experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Topkapı Palace
This is the the palace which was built in 1461 and used until 1850s as the residental and parliment house of the empire. The logest palace used by the Ottoman empire. The palace is devided in two sectios as Harem and Selamlık. Selamlık the men and Harem the female section ofthe palace. Your guide will take you inside with the skipping line priorty and will share the history and the stories about the Sultans and his concubines, the polictics, the high and the low period of the empire.
Hagia Irene Museum
This is the oldest church built in Istanbul in 4 century A.D.The only church which wasn't converted to a mosque but used as the arsenal of the janiseries ( the guards of the palace). Later used as the first archeology museum of Ottoman Empire and now a museum.
This concludes the tour.
