Topkapi Palace at a glance
Topkapı Palace stands close to Hagia Sophia in Sultanahmet. The palace gate, Bab-ı Hümayun, is near the temporary visitor entrance of Hagia Sophia, so the two fit easily into one day in the Old City.
For foreign visitors the listed combined ticket already includes the palace, the Harem and Hagia Irene. Do not add the Harem to the combined price a second time. It is only sold separately if you want the Harem or Hagia Irene on their own.
Topkapi Palace tickets and prices 2026
Prices for foreign visitors, in Turkish lira. The euro value moves with the exchange rate.
| Ticket | Includes | Price 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined ticket | Palace, Harem and Hagia Irene | TRY 2,750 |
| Harem only | The Harem | TRY 1,050 |
| Hagia Irene only | Hagia Irene | TRY 1,050 |
| Children 0 to 6 | – | Free |
The combined ticket is valid for one day from the date of purchase. If you want all three parts, the combined ticket is the better choice than two single tickets. Turkish citizens have their own, lower rates. They do not apply to visitors from abroad.
Our picks: Topkapi Palace
Two tours with the Harem, and a guided pass that leaves the Harem out.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Guided pass: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Topkapi
Entry with a guide to Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi, plus guided visits to the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. The Harem at Topkapi, pickup and the ride back are not included.
Check availability →Topkapi Palace with Harem and Hagia Irene
Preferred entry to the palace, the Harem and Hagia Irene, with a guide in English, German or Spanish depending on the option. The security check is not skipped.
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Topkapi Palace and Harem guided tour
A guide, fast-track palace entry, the Harem and headsets, in a shared or private tour depending on the option.
Check availability →Topkapi Palace tours and tickets
Guided tours and entry options for Topkapı Palace and the Old City, with live prices and availability. Check which options include the entry ticket.
Topkapi Palace tickets: children, students and passes
Who pays less and what to bring.
Children
Children aged 0 to 6 enter free. A reduced rate applies from 7 to 25 years in the English version of the listing. From age 12, bring an ISIC card to claim it.
Students from abroad
The English listing says foreign students pay double the reduced rate. Because the wording varies by language, ask at the ticket desk what you will pay and bring your ISIC card.
Museum Pass
Check the current inclusion list before you count on the Istanbul Museum Pass for the palace, Harem or Hagia Irene. The Müzekart is a different card and does not cover the Harem or Hagia Irene.
Istanbul Museum Pass →Valid for one day
The combined ticket works for one day from the date you buy it. Plan the palace, the Harem and Hagia Irene on the same day.
Opening hours and closed days
The palace is open for visits from 09:00 to 17:30. The ticket desks are open from 09:00 to 17:00. It is closed every Tuesday. It is also closed on the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the festival after Ramadan. Check the current timetable on holidays before you go.
No fixed visit length is listed. The ticket is valid for one day and the palace closes at 17:30, so start in the morning if you want to see all three parts.
Getting here
Take the T1 tram and get off at Sultanahmet or Gülhane. Do not get off at the T1 stop called Topkapı. It is a different place and not the stop at the palace. Gülhane and Sultanahmet are served separately on the same line.
Fit it around Hagia Sophia
Two big sights, one district.
Morning at the palace
Start at opening at 09:00 so you have time for the three parts of the combined ticket before the 17:30 closing.
Afternoon at Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia lists hours until 19:00 or later, depending on the listing. Check the opening hours and the Friday break first.
Opening hours →The Basilica Cistern
The cistern is a short trip away in Sultanahmet and works as a shorter stop.
Basilica Cistern →The rest of the Old City
The Blue Mosque is across the square from Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar is on the T1 line at Beyazıt-Kapalıçarşı.
Sultanahmet guide →
Before you go
A short checklist for the palace.
Pick the day
Avoid Tuesday, when the palace is closed. Check the timetable if your trip falls on the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
Buy the right ticket
For all three parts, the combined ticket at TRY 2,750 is the one to look for. Single tickets for the Harem or Hagia Irene cost TRY 1,050 each.
Bring proof for a discount
Children aged 0 to 6 are free. Students and the ages 7 to 25 should bring an ISIC card, and from age 12 it is required for the reduced rate.
Keep the whole day free
The ticket is valid for one day only, and visits end at 17:30. A morning start leaves you the afternoon for Hagia Sophia, or the other way round.
Guided visits compared →Topkapi Palace: frequently asked questions
How much is a Topkapi Palace ticket for foreign visitors?
The combined ticket for the palace, the Harem and Hagia Irene is listed at TRY 2,750 in 2026. The Harem and Hagia Irene cost TRY 1,050 each if bought on their own.
Do I pay extra for the Harem?
Not on the combined ticket. It already includes the Harem and Hagia Irene. Do not add the Harem to the combined price.
Which day is the palace closed?
On Tuesdays. It is also closed on the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
What are the opening hours?
Visits run from 09:00 to 17:30, and the ticket desks are open from 09:00 to 17:00.
Do children need a ticket?
Children aged 0 to 6 are free. For students and ages 7 to 25, ask at the ticket desk and bring an ISIC card.
Is the palace in the Museum Pass?
Check the current inclusion list before you rely on the pass. The Müzekart does not cover the Harem or Hagia Irene.