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Istanbul: Dolmabahçe Palace and Uskudar Guided Tour

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Wander through the opulent rooms and garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace. Led by an expert guide in intimate groups, learn the stories behind this decadent architectural masterpiece in Istanbul's heart.

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Duration 4.0 hour

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Itinerary

Could you imagine that you start to drive from your hotel and arrive the first intercontinental bridge connecting Europe and Asia? The Bosphorus Bridge where is the 1st connection, was built in 1973, its length between two legs is 1074 meters. In its construction period, it was the fourth-longest suspension bridge of the world. Explore the Ottoman mosques in Uskudar. After a photo-break, you will cruise along the suspension bridge before arriving at Dolmabahçe Palace. Let's experience the Dolmabahçe Palace, an architectural masterpiece in Istanbul's heart. **On Mondays, the palace is closed that's why if you book on a Monday date, Dolmabahçe Palace will be replaced with Chora Museum. Led by an expert guide with deep knowledge of the 19th Century Ottoman period, listen to the stories behind this ornamented building. Dolmabahçe was built by the Ottoman period of Sultan Abdulmecid, governed between 1843 and 1856, the Palace is an architectural combination of Turkish and French influences. The exquisite tastes of the era are evident everywhere you look. This palace boasts 285 rooms, 6 baths, 68 toilets and a ceiling made from 14 tons of gold. Splendid bohemian chandeliers adorn nearly every room and the famous crystal staircase is another example of the era’s decadence.

Highlights

Marvel at the opulant décor of Istanbul's Dolmabahçe Palace
Experience great views over the Bosphorus
Visit the Ottoman quarter Uskudar
Pass under the intercontinental bridges connecting Europe and Asia by boa
Go to the oldest coffee shop in Istanbul

Includes


Guided tour Entrance fees Transportation Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviews from other travelers

karin

2 /5

(Written on 2019-10-26)

We were picked up at the hotel half an hour after the agreed time and drove for 1 hour without getting any information. Drove past Dolmabachce Palace all the way to the Asian side and then turn to dri (Read More)ve back to Dolmabachce Palace. The visit to Camlica Hill was only canceled, and the tour of Dolmabachce Palace was reduced to approx. 1 tim. the reason was that a dinner was to be arranged for the president that day. We received no information in advance that the trip was significantly changed. We paid 35 euros to sit in an uncomfortable hot car for 2 hours and were given a 1 hour amputated tour.

GetYourGuide traveler

2 /5

(Written on 2019-07-04)

We were disappointed with the tour. We spent a lot of time getting to Camlica Hill and we barely had 15 minutes to look around. We had to get back on the bus for another long drive back to Dolmabahce (Read More)and we barely had 40 minutes to visit the Palace. We felt rushed and we did not get to enjoy the visits as much as expected. Not worth it. I was expecting more from this tour. Positive comment: The guide was very nice

Manuel - Spain

4 /5

(Written on 2019-06-02)

The tour was shorter than we expected. We were almost running in the Dolmabache Palace and couldn't hear all the explanations through the audible headphones. The English translation from the guide was (Read More) hard to understand. The tour was expensive for what you receive.

GetYourGuide traveler - Switzerland

4 /5

(Written on 2019-10-10)

The tour in the museum was very interesting, but too short. Hotel pick-up should be available as a paid option, but not as a rule, and should not be at the expense of viewing time.

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2022-11-03)

The palace was fantastic. Our guide was able to get us in ahead of the crowds and was very helpful and knowledgeable.

GetYourGuide traveler

5 /5

(Written on 2021-08-30)

Suuuper and a very ghid.

GetYourGuide traveler

4 /5

(Written on 2019-09-05)

Spectacular view of Istanbul and the magnificent Dolmabahçe palace ... too bad you can't visit more rooms

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