Skip the ticket line and enter the Dolmabahçe Palace with a professional guide. Learn more about the history of the palace and its differences with the Topkapı Palace. Gaze in awe at the mesmerizing view of the Bosphorus Strait.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 hour
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the largest palace of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire
- See the greatest collection of Baccarat and Bohemian chandeliers
- Learn about the differences between Dolmabahçe and Topkapı Palaces
Full description
Explore Dolmabahçe Palace - the biggest royal residence of the sultans and the imperial family of the Ottoman Empire.
Meet your licensed English-speaking guide outside the monument and enter with your skip-the-line admission ticket. Begin a guided tour of the stunning interiors. Learn about how the palace was built by the orders of Sultan Abdülmecid I and opened in 1856. Admire the greatest collection of Baccarat and Bohemian chandeliers on the planet, including the biggest Bohemian chandelier ever. Marvel at the vast collection gold inside, specifically on the ornate ceilings.
As you continue the tour, learn about the distinct differences between the Dolmabahçe Palace and the Topkapı Palace - for example, the architectural style and the way that the furniture was used. Find out about how the Dolmabahçe Palace was the last headquarter of the empire and was served until 1922.
Includes
- Entrance ticket to Dolmabahçe Palace
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Free time to explore
- Entrance ticket to Imperial Harem
- Entrance ticket to Clock Museum
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Date
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Meeting point
In front of the clock tower outside Dolmabahçe Palace, Vişnezade, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. 38 A, 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey
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