Rumeli Fortress Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Guide
Make the most of your visit to Rumeli Fortress with our audio guide, offering a complete tour of this historic site. Enjoy the benefit of skipping the ticket lines.
Built in 1452 by Fatih Sultan Mehmet to defend Istanbul and prevent aid from the north, the fortress is located in Sariyer, Istanbul. It was constructed in just four months and includes three large towers, four main gates, and a secondary Cemetery Gate. Explore the museum garden featuring cannons, roses, terracotta, and part of the chain that sealed the Golden Horn.
Due to ongoing restoration work, only the garden of Rumeli Fortress is open to visitors. Access to the interior of the fortress is not available at this time.
Book your tickets now and discover Istanbul's rich history!
Your Entry Ticket QR Code and Audio Guide link will be sent separately via email from Istanbul Tourist Pass. Please note that security lines cannot be skipped and may require waiting.
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What's included in Rumeli Fortress Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Guide
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Rumeli Fortress
You do not need to meet a guide or staff member to visit Rumeli Fortress. The fortress is open every day except Mondays, from 08:30 AM to 4:00 PM. With your Rumeli Fortress entry ticket, you can explore independently using the provided audio guide. While there is no time restriction during working hours, the recommended visit duration is 2 hours.
Inclusions
- Audio Guide
- Rumeli Fortress skip-the-line entry ticket
- Tips
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- You don’t need a guide or staff member to visit Rumeli Fortress. It’s open every day except Mondays from 08:30 AM to 4:00 PM. With your ticket, you can explore the fortress at your own pace using the audio guide. There’s no time limit, but we recommend about 2 hours for your visit.
