Visiting Information
Visiting Hours
The Topkapi Palace Museum welcomes visitors throughout the year with hours adjusted according to seasonal conditions.
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
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 ₺.
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).
Public Holidays
* The museum is open to visitors on other days of religious holidays and all public holidays (except those mentioned above).
How to Get There
Tram (T1)
Sultanahmet Station
Marmaray
Sirkeci Station
Ferry
Eminönü Pier
Private Vehicle
Parking Available