Istanbul Archaeological Museums: One Ticket for Three Museums
Address
Alemdar, Osman Hamdi Bey Yokuşu Sk., 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Suggested Duration
1-1.5 hours
From
10 EUR
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Fast-track entry, included with the Museum Pass
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Most visitors walk straight past the gate to these three museums on their way into Topkapi Palace, which is a shame, because the Alexander Sarcophagus alone is worth the detour. Carved stone that has survived more than two thousand years, still sharp enough to read every expression on every face.
Highlights
- Stand before the Alexander Sarcophagus, one of the best surviving examples of ancient carving anywhere
- One ticket for three different museums: archaeology, the ancient Orient, and Islamic art
- Avoid the crowds next door at Topkapi while staying within the same walled complex
Included / Excluded
- One ticket for all three museum buildings
- Entrance to the hall of the Alexander Sarcophagus
- Live guide (self-guided unless booked as a guided tour)
- Entrance to Topkapi Palace itself (separate ticket)
Good to Know
- Housed in the outer courtyard of Topkapi Palace, easy to combine with a palace visit the same day
- The Museum of the Ancient Orient is the smallest of the three and easy to miss, don't skip it
- Closed on Mondays year round
Available languages: Turkish, English
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the Istanbul Archaeological Museums really comprise three museums?
Yes. The main Archaeology Museum, the Museum of the Ancient Orient, and the Tiled Kiosk Museum, all in the same walled compound.
How far is this from Topkapi Palace?
Inside Topkapi Palace's outer courtyard, a two minute walk from the palace ticket gate.
I'm not usually into archaeology, is this worth visiting?
The Alexander Sarcophagus is worth the admission price alone. It's one of the most detailed examples of ancient stone carving that survives.
