Explore the opulent Dolmabahce Palace, ride the historic funicular, and immerse yourself in the vibrant neighborhoods of Taksim, Istiklal, Galata Tower, and Dolmabahçe in Istanbul.
- Dolmabahce Palace - Dolmabahce Palace, built in the 19th century is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire with the last Ottoman Sultans residing there.
Dolmabahçe Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays.
- Galata Tower - You can find great views of Istanbul from other places in the city. Located in the Beyoglu district where you will admire both Bosphorus and Golden Horn. It is a Genoese watchtower that still offers the best panoramic view in Istanbul.
- Taksim Square - Taksim situated in Beyoğlu in the European part of Istanbul is a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul
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- Local taxes and service charges
- Personal expenses
- Customary tips to guide
- Entrance Fees
Today, the guide will usher you through the lavish Dolmabahce Palace, located beside the Bosporus. Following that, journey to the Tunel in Karakoy and board the funicular, recognized as the world’s second oldest metro after London, to explore the historical Galata and Pera districts that were populated during the Byzantine Empire. In the 19th-century Ottoman Empire, the area, known as Grande Rue de Pera, evolved into a hub for foreigners, Levantines, Ottoman thinkers, and connoisseurs of western culture.
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