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Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Entry

4.1 (272 Reviews)

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₹ 2,139 per adult

₹ 3,242

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Explore Istanbul at your own pace with skip-the-line e-tickets (if option selected) and exclusive audio guides for the Dolmabahce Palace and Harem. Get free internet with the included e-SIM (for a limited time only).

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Duration 1.5 hour - 2.0 hour

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Live tour guide

English

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Details on this Activity

Itinerary

Proudly created by istanbul.com Explore Dolmabahçe Palace, the biggest royal residence of the Ottoman sultans and the imperial family. Check out incredible architecture and interior design as you learn about the palace's history from your Audio or Live Guide. 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 of gold inside, specifically on the ornate ceilings.  As you continue the tour, learn about the distinct differences between the Dolmabahce Palace and the Topkapı Palace, from their architectural style to the use of furniture. Find out how the Dolmabahce Palace was the last headquarters of the empire and was served until 1922. Please note that the Dolmabahce Palace Museum is closed only on Mondays.

Highlights

Visit the largest palace of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire
Discover the cherised legacy of Turkey's founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
See the greatest collection of Baccarat and Bohemian chandeliers
Uncover the history behind each turn with commentary from your guide
Hire a private tour guide for an exclusive discovery - Additional

Know before you go

• You will receive your Entry Ticket QR Codes link via separate e-mail from supplier Istanbul Tourist Pass. It is not possible to skip the security lines. There could be a line at the entrance and is mandatory for all visitors.

Includes


Audio guide in English Skip-the-line-entry ticket for the Dolmabahce Palace and Harem Section (if option selected) Free internet e-SIM (for a limited time only)

Reviews from other travelers

Nilofer - Singapore

1 /5

(Written on 2024-05-01)

With respect to trip details attached below it is really extremely unprofessional and lacks courtesy that the guide did not arrive yesterday 28th April at the Dolmabahçe Palace and also did not give a (Read More)ny information. We were waiting from 3 pm at the spot It was raining there was a massive challenge with most of the transport not available and we had to walk almost for an hour to reach the spot. Seriously this is the worst experience we have had. Just so unprofessional and un respectful of our time and money. We wasted so much of our time to just wait at the designated place. We also called at the customer number but no one was answering You need to Refund the full amount in the same mode of payment and also explain why we were treated so unprofessionally. i wish i can impose some penalty for the trouble we had to go thru. Nilofer

GetYourGuide traveler - Singapore

4 /5

(Written on 2024-08-07)

We had our QR codes from our app but upon entry we still had to go to another office to get a different QR code. We were supposed to have audio guides but nobody gave us or helped us with it.

Elisabeth - Hungary

5 /5

(Written on 2024-07-23)

We discovered the Palace and the Harem on our own and it was perfect, including the nice garden and the cafe as well.

Angelica - Italy

5 /5

(Written on 2024-02-04)

The guide is very competent. I recommend

GetYourGuide traveler - Canada

1 /5

(Written on 2024-09-10)

The audio guide that was included was terrible. It had about 7 different topics while others who got an audio guide on site had a very detailed tour. The skip the line was also useless as there was no (Read More) line.

Adriana Gonzalez - Mexico

2 /5

(Written on 2024-07-23)

Nos citaron 11.30 para esperar un guía qué nunca llego. Solo seria necesario avisar que se pasa directo y no hay guia que te reciba. Estuvimos esperando en el punto de encuentro especificado en la inf (Read More)ormación de forma innecesaria. Solo perdimos tiempo

Shawn - United States

1 /5

(Written on 2024-10-06)

Nobody showed , challenging the credit card

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