Topkapi Palace Night Tour
Topkapı Palace after closing, with the courtyards and pavilions lit and almost nobody in them — the same site as the day visit, and a completely different experience.
- At the gate
- £136
- Allow
- 1h 30m
- District
- Sultanahmet
- Closed
- Open daily
The night tour, in short
Topkapu0131 Palace after closing, with the courtyards and pavilions lit and almost nobody in them u2014 the same site as the day visit, and a completely different experience.
What it costs
u20ac160 booked separately. Included on the pass.
Meeting point
At the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III, immediately outside the palace's main gate behind Hagia Sophia.
How long to allow
About two hours.
What you will see
The courtyards that once received ambassadors and army commanders, and several of the pavilions, walked without the daytime crowds. The lighting is the point u2014 the buildings read entirely differently after dark.
Frequently asked questions
- The Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III, just outside the palace's main gate behind Hagia Sophia.
- The palace is lit and nearly empty, which changes the buildings and the atmosphere completely.
- About two hours.
- As well as, ideally. The daytime visit covers the Harem and Treasury; the night tour is about atmosphere.