Visit Istanbul's first European-style palace and the last residence for the Ottoman Sultans on this half-day guided tour of Dolmabahce Palace.
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
- Printed voucher required
- Duration 4 hours
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Tour the first European-style palace in Istanbul
- See a great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons of chandelier
- Enjoy views of the Bosphorus from Dolmabahce Palace
Full description
Visit Dolmabahce Palace built by Sultan Abdulmecit between 1843 and 1856, famous for being the first European- style palace in Istanbul. Dolmabahce Palace was the last residence for the Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. It is famous for its great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons of chandelier. Not only will you enjoy the interior of the palace but also take in the magnificence of the Bosphorus.
The tour starts with a hotel pick-up at 9:00am in an air-conditioned, non-smoking coach. Your professional English-speaking guide will be with you the entire time. Entrance fees to the palace are also included. Return back to your hotel at around 1:00pm.
Includes
- Return transfer from your hotel in Istanbul
- Guided Dolmabahce Palace Tour
- All entrance fees
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
- All types of insurance
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
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