Topkapi Palace Tickets + Audio Guide - Reviews

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6.20 / 10

6.2048032290615 991 reviews | 17,943 travellers

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Sep / 09 / 2026

Eva

Aranjuez, Spain

I travelled by myself

La visita a este Palacio es fundamental. Es impresionante todo lo que alberga este sitio.... Tardé 5h en verlo sin contar con el harem.... Además coincidí con una representación de un desfile militar otomano y fue muy bonito. Eché en falta un guia en español para poder guiarte..... Porque no sabes por dónde empezar. Una vez el guía inglés te deja en la puerta, la aventura en ir buscando todo, es tuya. La audioguia no me funcionó. Translate this opinion into English.

A visit to this palace is essential. Everything this place holds is breathtaking. It took me 5 hours to see it all, not including the harem. I also happened to catch a reenactment of an Ottoman military parade, which was beautiful. I really missed having a Spanish-speaking guide to help you find your way around, because you don't know where to begin. Once the English-speaking guide drops you off at the entrance, the adventure of discovering everything is entirely up to you. The audio guide didn't work for me. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

May / 20 / 2026

Maria Norma

Ciudad De México, Mexico

I travelled with my partner

Me parece que sólo fue una formalidad de parte de la empresa para justificar el sobreprecio.. El guía súper amable, nos llevó a la entrada sin hacer colas, el paso por seguridad fue rápido, nos dio una explicación de cómo visitar el Palacio Topkapi, y nos quedamos por nuestra cuenta, además imposible de visitar con guía, porque los lugares dentro del Palacio son estrechos excepto los patios y jardines.. Muy bonito y diferente el palacio con paredes recubiertas de hermosos mosaicos y bóvedas

I think it was just a formality on the company's part to justify the inflated price. The guide was super friendly, took us to the entrance without queuing, security was quick, he explained how to visit Topkapi Palace, and then we explored on our own. It's impossible to visit with a guide anyway, because the spaces inside the Palace are narrow, except for the courtyards and gardens. The palace is very beautiful and unique, with walls covered in gorgeous mosaics and vaulted ceilings.

I travelled with my partner

Nos esforzamos por ofrecer precios justos y acordes a los servicios incluidos en cada actividad. Si bien puede haber diferencias con otras opciones locales, nuestra prioridad es la calidad y la transparencia. Agradecemos tus comentarios sobre la amabilidad del guía y tu experiencia en el Palacio. Translate this opinion into English.

We strive to offer fair prices that reflect the services included in each activity. While there may be differences compared to other local options, our priority is quality and transparency. We appreciate your feedback on the guide's friendliness and your experience at the Palace. Opinion translated. Show original.

May / 08 / 2026

Jose Angel

Tudela, Navarra, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La aplicación que guía la visita pésima, nada intuitiva. Además los puntos de información o costaba mucho encontrarlos o directamente no estaban. La recepción en el bar masificada, aunque hay que reconocer que eran ágiles. Deben revisar la aplicación de la guía.

The app used to guide the tour was terrible and not at all intuitive. Furthermore, the information points were either very difficult to find or simply weren't there. The reception area at the bar was overcrowded, although they were admittedly efficient. They really need to revise the guide app.

I travelled with teenagers

Lamentamos que la experiencia no haya cumplido tus expectativas en cuanto a la información proporcionada. Nuestro objetivo es ofrecer contenidos interesantes y accesibles para todos los participantes. Agradecemos tus comentarios, que serán tenidos en cuenta para futuras mejoras. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the experience did not meet your expectations regarding the information provided. Our goal is to offer interesting and accessible content for all participants. We appreciate your feedback, which will be taken into account for future improvements. Opinion translated. Show original.

May / 03 / 2026

Manuela

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Visitamos el palacio el domingo 3 de mayo. Un guía nos recogió y entramos en el palacio sin colas a pesar de la gran afluencia de público. No nos gustó la audioguía: aportaba poca información y además nada interesante de la mayoría de las estancias y nos resultó difícil localizar el audio correspondiente a cada una de las estancias.

We visited the palace on Sunday, May 3rd. A guide picked us up and we entered without queuing, despite the large crowds. We didn't like the audio guide: it provided little information, and what little there was interesting about most of the rooms, and we found it difficult to locate the audio for each room.

I travelled with my partner

Lamentamos que la audioguía no haya cumplido tus expectativas. Trabajamos constantemente para mejorar la calidad de nuestros servicios y transmitir la información de forma clara y accesible. Agradecemos tu feedback. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the audio guide did not meet your expectations. We are constantly working to improve the quality of our services and to convey information clearly and accessibly. We appreciate your feedback. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 25 / 2026

Anonymous

Spain

El palacio es un imprescindible de la ciudad. Los guías que ayudan en la entrada fueron muy profesionales. Se necesita mucho tiempo para la visita completa. La Iglesia de Santa Irene está en reformas, por lo que no es rentable pagar el extra para entrar. Translate this opinion into English.

The palace is a must-see in the city. The guides at the entrance were very professional. A full visit requires ample time. The Church of Santa Irene is currently under renovation, so paying the extra fee to enter isn't worthwhile. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 19 / 2026

Lucia

Livorno, Italy

I travelled by myself

Mi sono trovata bene. Sono stati cortesi ed efficienti. Purtroppo conoscendo poco l'inglese ho avuto qualche piccola difficoltà nel comprendere le istruzioni per l'ingresso al Topkapi e all' harem impartite sul posto. Consiglierò sicuramente Civitatis Translate this opinion into English.

I had a good experience. They were courteous and efficient. Unfortunately, since I don't speak much English, I had a little difficulty understanding the instructions for entering Topkapi Palace and the harem given on site. I will definitely recommend Civitatis. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Apr / 04 / 2026

Mara Frascarelli

Roma, Italy

I travelled with teenagers

Un po' di caos al punto di incontro ma per il resto tutto bene. La guida è stata efficiente nell'accompagnarci all'ingresso. Purtroppo abbiamo avuto problemi con il download dell'audio guida per cui mia figlia ha dovuto far senza. Dovrebbe essere migliorato il metodo di download. Ad esempio con QR invece che dal sito. Translate this opinion into English.

A bit chaotic at the meeting point, but otherwise everything was fine. The guide was efficient in escorting us to the entrance. Unfortunately, we had problems downloading the audio guide, so my daughter had to do without it. The download method could be improved, for example, using a QR code instead of the website. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Mar / 29 / 2026

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Visita imprescindible si vas a Estambul. Muy bien organizada la entrada al palacio con la guía. A partir de ahí continúas por tu cuenta. Puedes descargarte una audioguía en el móvil usando un código QR pero en realidad no es necesario porque el recorrido está muy bien señalizado y con muchos carteles explicativos en inglés Translate this opinion into English.

A must-visit if you're going to Istanbul. The entrance to the palace is very well organized with the guide. From there, you continue on your own. You can download an audio guide on your phone using a QR code, but it's really not necessary because the route is very well marked and has many explanatory signs in English. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Apr / 22 / 2026

Maria Dolores

Spain

I travelled with my partner

La audioguia es mala Translate this opinion into English.

The audio guide is bad Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 20 / 2026

Maria Amparo

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 17 / 2026

Maria Luisa De Pilar

Spain

Sep / 16 / 2026

Manuel

Murcia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 14 / 2026

Elena Isabel Pallares Esbri

Spain

I travelled with friends

Todo estuvo perfecto Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was perfect. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Sep / 09 / 2026

Anonymous

Sep / 09 / 2026

Manuel Antonio Conde

Spain

I travelled with my partner

El que te lleve el guía y haga la enyrada sin colo y las primeras explicaciones y recomendaciones Translate this opinion into English.

The one who takes you as a guide and makes the entrance without a color, and gives the first explanations and recommendations Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 09 / 2026

Marco Gattei

Italy

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 06 / 2026

Anonymous

Sep / 05 / 2026

Javier

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Cuando compras en la web la visita con audioguía no indican lo que ves, de tal manera que crees (también por el precio) que puedes visitar el Palacio en su totalidad. Pero cuando llegas al punto donde recoges las entradas te encuentras que el Harem (la parte principal) no puedes acceder si no compras esa entrada. La audioguía no es buena, en el sentido de que no logras ubicarte bien porque los números que aparecen en ella no se corresponde con los paneles. El guía tan solo te introduce... MAL

When you buy the audio guide tour online, they don't tell you what you'll see, so you think (also because of the price) that you can visit the entire Palace. But when you get to the ticket collection point, you find out that you can't access the Harem (the main part) without that ticket. The audio guide is poor; you can't orient yourself properly because the numbers on it don't correspond to the information panels. The guide just introduces you... BADLY

I travelled with teenagers

Sentimos que el servicio no estuvo del todo a la altura de lo esperado. Aun así, podemos confirmar que tuvo lugar como de costumbre, de acuerdo con la descripción de nuestra web. Agradecemos y tomamos nota de los comentarios para valorar posibles mejoras. Translate this opinion into English.

We feel the service didn't quite meet our expectations. However, we can confirm that it proceeded as usual, as described on our website. We appreciate your feedback and will take note of it to identify areas for improvement. Opinion translated. Show original.

Sep / 02 / 2026

Estela Encarnacion Bernal

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 31 / 2026

Anonymous

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