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Guided Dolmabahçe Palace Museum Tour

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily except Monday

  • Duration

    60 minutes

  • Start time

    Tuesday: 3:30pm, Wednesday to Sunday: 1:30 pm & 3:30pm

  • Meeting Point

    Make your way to front of the Dolmabahce BUFE before the security line.

  • Ending Point

    Same as the start point

Key Highlights

  • Visit the Dolmabahçe Palace, the last residence of the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire
  • Browse the exquisite furnishings, artworks and other priceless treasures
  • Observe the European touches in the design, inspired by other European monarchies
  • Enjoy enriching commentary by an expert English-speaking guide
  • Priority entrance ensures that you don’t waste time waiting in long lines
  • Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!

Overview

Enjoy an informative skip-the-line guided tour of the grand Dolmabahçe Palace, the last and likely most expensive residence of the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Boasting 285 rooms, 44 halls, 68 toilets and six hammams (Turkish baths), the stunning architectural gem is situated along the scenic waters of the Bosphorus.

Browse the many beautiful furnishings, artworks and other priceless treasures on display and don’t miss out on seeing the 4.5 tonne crystal chandelier embellishing the Grand Ceremonial Hall. It's the largest chandelier in the world!

Observe how the Dolmabahçe Palace has more European elements than the Topkapi Palace. In the 19th century, Sultan Abdül Mecit hired Armenian architects, a French decorator, and European artists to build a modern Palace inspired by other European Monarchies. Hence the eclectic mix of traditional Ottoman and Western European styles makes it a fascinating monument to explore.

When the Ottoman Empire came to an end and the Turkish Republic was formed, the Palace came into use as a State Residence for visiting dignitaries. Later, it became the Presidential Residence of Atatürk in Istanbul.

The palace has been completely restored and is a very popular museum at present.

Inclusions

  • 60 minutes guided tour of Dolmabahce Palace
  • Skip-the-line tickets
  • Professional English Speaking Guide

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Harem

Please note

Voucher Information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Look out for your local guide carrying a white flag with the logo of Istanbul Tourist Pass® 

Children will be asked to present their valid passport at the entrance of the museums in order to validate their age.

Due to museum's rules, for groups between 5-15 people visitors have to use Audio Guide provided by the museum.

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