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    Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Topkapi Palace & Harem: Skip The Line Ticket + Audio Guide

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    Activity Schedule

    • When does it run?

      Hop on Hop off : Daily

      Topkapi Palace & Harem: Monday, Wednesday-Sunday (Tuesday closed)

    • Duration

      Hop on Hop off : 01 day

      Topkapi Palace & Harem: stay as long as you wish
    • Start time

      Hop on Hop off : Buses operators from 10.00 am to 5 pm, every 45 minutes

      Topkapi Palace & Harem: 09:30 am - 03:30 


    • Meeting Point
      Hop on Hop off : Make your way to Sultanahmet Square, Sultan Ahmet Parki,2 Istanbul, Turkey, 34122
      Topkapi Palace & Harem: Meet your host at the Turquoise Tours & Tickets kiosk inside Topkapi Cafe, located outside Topkapi Palace near Hagia Sophia and Tourism Police

      (Please arrive at least 20 minutes before tour start time)

    • Ending Point

      Hop on Hop off : you can hop off at any of the stops

      Topkapi Palace & Harem: same as starting point

    Key Highlights

    • Explore both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul & discover Istanbul’s top landmarks with the flexibility to hop on and off at key attractions throughout the day.
    • Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace with the Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, featuring multiple stops across the city.
    • Discover Istanbul's iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace with ease
    • Skip the long queues and enter Topkapi Palace hassle-free with a fast-track ticket.
    • Explore the Harem, the private quarters of Ottoman sultans, and uncover its hidden stories
    • Experience stunning Bosphorus views while traveling between Istanbul’s European and Asian sides.
    • Enjoy a smartphone audio guide, providing deep insights into the palace’s history and treasures.
    • Wander through lavish courtyards, imperial rooms, and the treasury at your own pace.

    Overview

    Experience the best of Istanbul with the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-The-Line Ticket. Travel through the city with a flexible bus tour, stopping at key attractions like Sultanahmet, Dolmabahçe Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy comfortable, air-conditioned buses with multilingual audio guides offering fascinating historical insights.

    Skip the long queues at Topkapi Palace and explore the opulent residence of Ottoman sultans. Wander through its grand courtyards, discover priceless treasures, and step inside the legendary Harem, once home to the royal family. A smartphone audio guide enhances your visit with detailed commentary on the palace’s rich past.

    This combo tour blends convenience, history, and flexibility for an unforgettable Istanbul adventure!

    Inclusions & Exclusions

    Inclusions

    • 1 Day hop on hop off Bus Tour 
    • Audio Guide in 8 Language (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish.)
    • Skip-the-line admission to Topkapi Palace and Harem
    • Audio guide for your smartphone (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish)

    Exclusions

    • Entrance fees to attractions, unless specified
    • Tour guide
    • Hotel transfers

    Please note

    Voucher Information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)


    Individual vouchers for each activity will be shared with customers after booking.

    Hop-on, Hop-off:

    Istanbul is a functioning city and weather, traffic, and events may occasionally cause disruption.

    Timings and stops are subject to change. The updated map will be available once you board the bus.
    Topkapi Palace & Harem:

    Your host will escort you into both the Topkapi Palace and the Harem. It is crucial to stay with your host during entry, as re-entry into the Harem is not permitted if you leave. Please note, this is not a guided tour; the host will simply bring you inside the palace and Harem.

    For families with children under 7, please bring their passport to ensure free entry.

    Skip the ticket line does not exempt you from the security line; all visitors must go through it. During peak season, particularly in summer, you may still experience wait times to enter the monument.

    Audio Guide - The app requires internet for downloading but works offline once downloaded. It is recommended to download the app in advance to avoid any internet connectivity issues

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