Topkapi Palace in Istanbul: Top Tips for Visiting (& is the Audio Guide worth it?)

#TopkapiPalace in #Istanbul #Turkey. Is it worth getting a ticket for the Harem? Or waiting in a (long and hot) queue for the audio guide? … And what will you need when you get to the front of the queue? Here I share my top tips on visiting Topkapi Palace and how to make the most of your time there. Don’t miss watching this before your trip to Istanbul, Turkey.

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⏱️TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - intro
01:35 - Queue confusion?!
02:03 - Waiting for the audio guide
02:53 - Got it, but will it be worth it?
03:20 - Second courtyard
05:02 - The Imperial Council (+ bonus footage!)
06:30 - The inner sanctum
07:10 - Final court yard & views of Istanbul
07:31 - Garden of Lions
08:18 - Bagdad Pavilion
09:04 - Into the Harem
11:33 - Courtyard of the Concubines
12:25 - Chamber of the Sultan's Mother
13:22 - Imperial Halls
13:55 - The Sultan's Chambers

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