Private Tour
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the biggest palace of Turkey and it’s Harem sections with a licensed professional tour guide . You will walk through the rooms of 600 hundred years old palace and get all the information in a taste of priority .
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Topkapi Palace Museum
Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the main gate of the Topkapı palace . You will have priority to buy your ticket without waiting in the ticket lines . You will visit the palace and harem room with an official professional tour guide .
A licensed tour guide
Ticket is NOT included
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
297johnv,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our amazing tour guide Kadir explain with knowledge details the history of the various sites we visited. We highly recommend Kadir as your experience guide when you vosit Istanbul.
amy helena r,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We did a tour with Kadir on our last visit to Istanbul and he was great! His knowledge, energy, and love for the city made the experience unforgettable. He shared fascinating history, local stories, and great tips we wouldn’t have found on our own. The tour was fun, well-organized, and engaging from start to finish. Highly recommend Kadir to anyone visiting Istanbul!
Quest800996,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our private tour guide. From the very beginning, he was welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing the history and culture of the area. The tour felt perfectly paced and thoughtfully tailored to our interests, with so many insightful stories and local touches we never would have discovered on our own. Most of all, his warmth and kindness made us feel completely at ease and truly cared for. This was a highlight of our trip, and we couldn’t recommend jim more highly.” Michael and Isabelle
J9731AFrobs,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Kadir is the nicest guy we meet in instanbul and he took me and my son on an incredible tour of the Hagia Sophia mosque! He’s knowledge of this historic ancient mosque that has also been at the center of Christian history was enlightened and made the tour worth it! I highly recommend Kadir to everyone who comes to Istanbul as a must see!









Wanderful,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had an amazing tour of the Hagia Sofia with Kadir. He's extremely knowledgeable, patient and has a very calming vibe. I would highly recommend reaching out to him if you're looking for a guide while in Istanbul. We'll be recommending him to all our friends. Thanks again Kadir!

V5421MRtamaram,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Kadir was absolutely fabulous! He is so knowledgeable! We would have missed very important details about Hagia Sophia had we done this without him. My only regret is we did not have more time to hire him for the entire day!




eFoodieFL,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting Guide Kadir while we were in line. Initially, we were unsure about hiring him, but after just three minutes of talking with Kadir, we decided to go for it—and we're so glad we did! He is fantastic and provided the best tour we've ever experienced. His personality is perfect, and his knowledge is incredibly impressive. We trusted him so much that we took his advice and booked a plane ticket to Ephesus two days later. Once again, we’re thrilled we followed his recommendation; the trip was amazing. I am hoping to have Guide Kadir on my podcast, "The Buddy Foy Jr. Show," where he can share more history with my listeners and introduce them to a truly fantastic human being.
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