Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace Guided Tour with Entry Tickets Group Tour in English

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ID: GYG492474-872264
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Country: Turkey

Duration: 02:30 hours


Description

Explore Dolmabahce Palace on a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets in Istanbul. Visit its rooms and galleries, admire the Royal Apartments and Sultan's Bedroom with free time to explore the gardens.
Discover the splendor, beauty, and history of Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul on a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets. Step inside via a priority entrance and follow a guide through the lavish halls of this late iconic Ottoman architectural masterpiece.

Meet your guide for an introduction to the royal complex and head inside to explore Istanbul's first European-style palace. See the ornate interiors of the Sultan's State Apartments. Listen to facts behind the lavish residence extensively decorated with gold and crystal.

Marvel at the Ceremonial Hall with its glittering chandeliers, one of the most emblematic rooms in the palace where many events of great historic significance took place. Learn about the sultans of the Ottoman royal family and the traditions of the Harem housing the families.

Listen as your guide brings legendary characters to life with entertaining storytelling. Admire Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey, who used the palace as a presidential residence during the summers and enacted some of his most important works here.

After experiencing the grandeur of the interior, explore the beauty of the gardens – filled with statues, water fountains, and marble vases – at your leisure.

Highlights

  • Enjoy priority entrance, bypassing the queues, and maximize your time
  • See the lavish Sultan's state apartments adorned with gold and crystal
  • Listen to little-known stories and Harem traditions from your tour guide
  • Admire Bohemian and Baccarat crystal chandeliers in the Ceremonial Hall
  • Visit Atatürk's Presidential Residence where modern Turkey was founded

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Meet outside Dolmabahce Palace under the big Clock Tower. The clock tower is at the entrance of the palace grounds just after the security check-in. Your guide will have a sign that says "Walks In Europe". 
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.