Dolmabahce Palace Tour in Istanbul: Explore Ottoman Extravagance and Asian Side View

Experience the opulence of the Ottoman Empire on a 3-hour tour of Istanbul’s Dolmabahce Palace. Cross the Bosphorus Bridge to see the city from its Asian side. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dolmabahce Palace - Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110.000 m² area and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Famous with great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a 3-hour journey to discover the opulence of the Ottoman era at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace, followed by a trip across the Bosphorus Bridge to experience the city from its Asian perspective. In the company of an expert guide, tour the lavishly adorned spaces such as the Medhal Hall and the Crystal Staircase, whilst gaining knowledge about the…

Location
Tamara Restaurant
Küçük Ayasofya Caddesi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Akidat_g
Apr 27, 2024
Excellent - The tour was amazing. The guide was informative and very good with what she told us about the palace.
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Edmarvin_c
Sep 11, 2023
Great Tour with great guide. - Amazing Dolmabahce Palace. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about everything we ask about the palace.The only problem is that, no picture taking is allowed inside the Palace.
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Haytham_t
Aug 10, 2023
Excellent - The tour was well organized. The tour guide (mr. Aykot) was informative and friendly, and very respectful and accommodating. The attraction itself was outstanding. What a visit 👍
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Dora_r
Jul 4, 2022
To see Dolmabahce Palace totally worth it!! - Dolmabahce Palace - magnificent place to visit and so much to see!! Our tour guide was amazing.👏 We had a great time !! ❤❤
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Samia
Jan 10, 2020
AMAZING PALACE - A must visit in istanbul. the palace is beautiful. tour picked me up from hotel. after the palace we also went to highest point on asia side. guide was very informative about lots of information and various landmarks. had a great time
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Ammarhabahbeh
Jan 7, 2020
The Tour guide was out of this word with his way of presenting the historical event in the whole tour - The Tour guide was out of this word with his way of presenting the historical event in the whole tour
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Navigate16976329032
Aug 12, 2024
It is very hot inside!!! Too many people inside! - Watch his farm at 5:30! Duration of the visit 2h30-3h00! Very tiring and unbearable heat because there are too many people visiting at the same time. I also find the tickets a little expensive for my taste. But it's still a good experience!
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Hosein
Mar 13, 2020
it was good. - it was good for take picture. because the location is near the sea and . the architecture of the building was good . the atmosphere of the historical building.
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Lamiar_j
Jun 4, 2023
Worst tour guide ever - Never ever book with this tour , i had to leave in the middle and did not even visit the palace , the guide is very rude , i was thinking we will stop somewhere to eat ,they took us to some miserable restaurant where there was no proper food only snacks then when i asked for his help he blamed me and when i said i’m leaving he said by by
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Ez9115
Feb 3, 2023
I booked tickets but trip was canceled right in the morning . I received a text message how to candle it . - No experience. I was not able to enter the palace. I did not receive my money . Next day was Monday off and on Tuesday i had to fly back home
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From $79
up to 9 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).