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Visiting Information

Everything you need to know before stepping through the gates of history.

Visiting Hours

The Topkapi Palace Museum welcomes visitors throughout the year with hours adjusted according to seasonal conditions.

Important Announcement

The museum is closed on TUESDAYS for cleaning and maintenance.

Visiting Hours

Monday - Sunday (Closed Tuesday)
  • Museum Opening 09:00
  • Ticket Office Closing 17:00
  • Museum Closing 18:00
Entrance Fees

Ticket Options

Ticket Type Local Foreign Discounted
Combined Ticket
Palace + Harem + Hagia Irene
450 ₺ 2750 ₺ 200 ₺
Harem
300 ₺ 1050 ₺ 150 ₺
Hagia Irene
250 ₺ 1050 ₺ 100 ₺
MuseumPass
Turkish Citizens
60 ₺ - -

These are ticket prices at the gate; you may have to wait in line to purchase them.

* Free for ages 0-6. For local students (ages 6-25), the ticket is 100 ₺.

Rules

Museum Rules

Tripod Prohibited

Professional filming and the use of tripods are subject to special permission.

Dress Code

Appropriate clothing is required in the Holy Relics section.

Silence

Please be quiet to respect the museum atmosphere.

Weapons Prohibited

Entering the palace, pavilions, and mansions with weapons is strictly forbidden (including law enforcement).

Calendar

Public Holidays

April 23 National Sovereignty Open
May 1 Labor Day Open
Ramadan Feast (Day 1) Closed
Eid al-Adha (Day 1) Open
October 29 Republic Day Open
New Year's Day (January 1) Closed

* The museum is open to visitors on other days of religious holidays and all public holidays (except those mentioned above).

Location

How to Get There

Tram (T1)

Sultanahmet Station

Marmaray

Sirkeci Station

Ferry

Eminönü Pier

Private Vehicle

Parking Available

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