Dolmabahce & Topkapi Palace Guided Tour
ID: GYG488110-863234
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Bypass the crowds and step into the opulence of Istanbul's royal past with an exclusive tour of the Topkapi and Dolmabahce Palaces, where Ottoman grandeur comes alive.
Skip the line and visit the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. Discover how the Topkapi Palace was built between 1466 - 1478 and served for over 400 years as the residency and administrative headquarter of the Ottoman Sultans.
The guide will explain to you the entire story of the Palace during a one hour tour. Marvel at the great architectural beauty of this important monument of the Ottoman Empire.
Explore Dolmabahçe Palace, the biggest royal residence of the Ottoman sultans and the imperial family. Check out incredible architecture and interior design as you learn about the palace's history from your guide.
Meet your guide outside the monument and enter with your skip-the-line admission ticket. Begin a guided tour of the stunning interiors. Learn about how the palace was built by the orders of Sultan Abdülmecid I and opened in 1856.
Admire the greatest collection of Baccarat and Bohemian chandeliers on the planet, including the biggest Bohemian chandelier ever. Marvel at the vast collection of gold inside, specifically on the ornate ceilings.
As you continue the tour, learn about the distinct differences between the Dolmabahçe Palace and the Topkapı Palace, from their architectural style to the use of furniture. Find out how the Dolmabahçe Palace was the last headquarters of the empire and was served until 1922.
Highlights
- Tour a historical palace & museum with a knowledgeable local guide
- See the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans
- Enjoy priority admission and skip-the-line access to Topkapi Palace
- Learn about the differences between Dolmabahçe and Topkapı Palaces
- Uncover the history behind each turn with commentary from your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
After the first guided tour, our guides will wait for you at the meeting point at the scheduled starting time of the second tour and meet out tour guide in front of the Dolmabahçe Bufe before the security line.
Topkapi Palace Tour Hours
-Every day from Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 am
-Wednesday and Friday 10:00 am
Dolmabahce Palace Tour Hours
- Every day from Wednesday to Sunday 03:30 pm
-Every day from Friday to Sunday 01:30 pm
Note: Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays and Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Meet your guide in front of the Carpet Museum (Halı Müzesi) for Topkapi Palace, outside the palace. The guide will be holding a flag with the logo of Istanbul Tourist Pass.
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.
