Topkapi Palace is the best Palace of turkey & my family specially my spouse loved it. The way it is preserved & maintained I must appreciate. It's huge & it has so much to offer. The Hammam area is the best among all. It is...More

Amazing place. Lucky our guide was an expert at history. Excellent for photos. Beautiful cafe down the hill beside the water.

A must see place. Real historical preserved place of sultans. Can see all the activities which took place in the palace like galleys, hammams (bathrooms), etc.

I had no idea that they actually have hair from Mohammed's head, relics that belong to King David, Abraham, Moses-all located in the treasure room- very moving! So much history there- ticket to see the harem is worth it. Must see in Istanbul!

One hundred years ago, the Ottoman Empire had over 15 million people. Coincidentally, today, Istanbul itself has 15 million. This palace can give you a good window to the world on how the Sultan and his wives lived. Make the time to visit this place....More

This was our second visit to the Topkapi place, and in keeping with many places we visited on this occasion we found far fewer people there than previously. This allowed longer to enjoy the Palace although various sections are closed off including large parts of...More

The Palace has been converted to a museum. When we went large sections were closed off for renovation. If you want to see the harem, they charge you separately. The kitchens have been renovated with stucco walls painted grey and showcases put in them, only...More

Topkapi Palace is must to see place for Tourists who want to explore Ancient history of Ottoman Age. It was built by Sultan Mehmed who is Conqueror and further construction and development was done during Sultan II. It is located near Hagia Sophia, Underground Cistern...More

Different from any palaces you might have visited. Allocate at least three hours minimum. Be aware that the Ottoman treasures exhibit is closed for repairs due to cracks found in the building. Also, the parts of the Harem section is going through restoration. Th entry...More

A must-visit if you are a fan of history, culture, and Turkey in general :) Apart from that, the place offers some great photo ops and stunning views of the beautiful Bosphorus.