Dolmabahçe Palace and Boat Tour

You will be picked up from your hotel lobby and start your Istanbul old city tour. Dolmabahçe Palace: The second imperial palace of the Ottomans in istanbul from 19th century and it is one of the largest Ottoman palaces. It represents the modernization period of the Ottoman Empire with the European styled architecture. It become the main palace of the Ottomans between 1856 – 1923. Also used by the founder of Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. In the palace you’ll spend up to two hours in the palace and the ticket covers everything and is included in the tour. Bosphorus Strait: The most important strait of the country being a natural border between Europe and Asia and being the only waterway between Black Sea and Mediterranean critical for the economies of Black Sea countries including Turkey and most of the important monuments with historical importance like Dolmabahçe, Çiragan, Beylerbeyi and Küçüksü palaces. With many historical mansions and kiosks scattered on both shores of Bosphorus it offers one of the best experience in Istanbul. Küçüksu Palace: One of the best looking hunting lodges in the world is the Küçüksu Palace belonged to Sultan Abdülmecit and the ones came after. Used as a reception palace for Ottoman Royal Family and their guests during hunts. The garden tickets of the palace are included and free time is 30 mins. The tour will terminate at Eminönü neighborhood nerby Spice Market. Please Note The tour will stop at Beykoz neighborhood of Istanbul nearby Küçüksu palace and only the garden of the palace is included in the programme. Tickets for the museum part costs 130 Turkish Lira. Küçüksu Palace is closed on every Monday. In this tour there is no drop off service and will be terminated in Eminönü Square nearby Spice market. Transfer to the Dolmabahçe palace will be done with the bus. During the boat tour duration of the free time is 30 mins in Beykoz neighborhood close by Küçüksü Palace.