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Dolmabahce Palace: Guided Tour

Visit a landmark 19th-century palace and discover lavish Ottoman design

Provider:
Istanbul Tourist Pass
Registered address: Büyükdere Caddesi No:124/B Blok 1.Kat Özsezen İş Merkezi, 34394, Şişli/İstanbul, TR
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Duration: 1h
Skip the line
Instant ticket delivery
Live guide: English
Smartphone tickets accepted

What's included

Guided tour of Dolmabahce Palace
Access to its exterior, interior courtyards and open rooms

What's not included

Access to the Imperial Harem

Important information

Please bring a valid passport for kids to prove their age.

Meeting point

European Side, Vişnezade, Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey, 34357, Istanbul

  • Skip the line on this guided tour, and explore the interior and exterior courtyards before entering the palace
  • See the largest Bohemian crystal chandelier ever made, and the largest collection of Baccarat chandeliers
  • Visit the last palace of the Ottoman Empire, and admire its gold-covered ceilings and original furniture

Over six centuries of the Ottoman Empire led to an incredible amount of beautiful architecture in Turkey, but one of the most spectacular examples came towards the end of their rule.

This guided tour of Dolmabahce Palace showcases the design that went into the building's intricate interior, including the golden ceilings that took up half of the cost of construction. You'll also have the chance to see the original furniture and a dazzling collection of crystal chandeliers.

  • Meeting point for this tour is in front of the Dolmabahce BUFE before the security line
  • Show your smartphone ticket to your guide at the Clock Tower of Dolmabahce Palace
  • The guide will be holding a white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass logo on it
  • Make sure to arrive on time for your timeslot
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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Anonymous
23 Mar 2024
Good
My ticket contained the information that the group gathers near the clock tower, although the meeting point was in front of the gates, before security check. The excursion (good) lasted 30...
My ticket contained the information that the group gathers near the clock tower, although the meeting point was in front of the gates, before security check. The excursion (good) lasted 30 minutes, standing exactly on one point in front of the palace. Palace provided free audio guides.
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Brian,  Turkey Turkey
10 Mar 2020
Good
Good. The guide was knowledgeable and gave us a lot of interesting information. We enjoyed the tour, thank you.
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Anonymous
14 Oct 2023
Good
It was a very nice tour. Skipping the line was the best deal. The guide was helpful and well prepared, we liked it!
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