Landmarks

Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

Name: Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
Start: 2024-09-18T09:00:00
End: 2024-09-18T17:30:00
Location: Dolmabahçe Palace

Senior man listening to audio guide inside Windsor castle

Dolmabahce Palace by the Bosphorus Strait

Step into the grandeur of the Ottoman era with skip-the-line entry and a multilingual audio guide at Istanbul's Dolmabahçe Palace.

Highlights

Step into the royal world of Ottoman sultans with the convenience of skip-the-line access to Dolmabahçe Palace.
Armed with a multilingual audio guide, learn all about the 285-room palace, which features decorated ceramic tiles, handmade Turkish rugs, and oil paintings.
Climb the crystal staircase to the Ceremonial Hall, where the majestic English chandelier dazzles and the sultan's royal box awaits your view.
Explore the Harem, the former residence of sultans and their families, and enjoy the mesmerizing views of the Bosphorus Strait from its rooms.
Fun Fact: Atatürk's room in Dolmabahçe Palace has a clock that's stopped at 9:05, the exact time of his death, preserving his final moments.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Dolmabahçe Palace
Audio guide in 10 languages
Access to the Harem

Exclusions

Entry to Clock Museum

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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958 ratings

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Marianna

5/5

Sep, 2024

With the online ticket, which you can download from the app with ease, you are able to quickly access the wonderful dolmabahce palace. Bring an ID with you because it is required to get the free audio guide. The visit to the palace is done independently by following a marked and predetermined route. With the same ticket you can visit the harem and the exhibition of paintings. Highly recommended!

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Nadia

3/5

Aug, 2024

It was not mentioned anywhere in the booking that a passport had to be submitted to get the audio guide. Because of that we didnt take it to the place, and we were not able to get the audio guide even if we payed for it. My suggestion is to mention this in the booking description so that visitors like us will not face such a situation.

Olga

5/5

Aug, 2024

Ticketing expense was very good, quick, fast forward. Audio guide was very good also. People flow while watching expositions in a Palace and Harem was at a pleasant pace and yet enough time to see everything. Unfortunately photos was not allowed to do in the Palace.

Mariam

5/5

Aug, 2024

Very easy to get tickets. If you don't get an email with your tickets you can always message the seller on WhatsApp and they will send them to you as a pdf. There is a lot of walking and 3 sites to see on the palace grounds so be prepared. There's also a cafe available. Overall very good experience

Marta

4/5

Aug, 2024

As the place was very crowdy we were lucky to have our skip the line tickets. It saved us a lot of time. Information provided in the audio guide was interesting and just enough not to get bored. Unfortunately there is no audio guide available in Polish which I find surprising given the amount of tourists from Poland I saw there. The palace is impressive and really worth visiting but unfortunately you are not allowed to take pictures inside.

Your experience

Explore Ottoman splendor

Discover the opulence of Istanbul's Dolmabahçe Palace with the convenience of skip-the-line entry. Let a multilingual audioguide be your compass through this grand residence.

Ascend to grandeur

Begin your exploration with the Medhal Hall, once a waiting area for guests. Observe the monograms on the Boulle tables and over the fireplace. Then, ascend the majestic crystal staircase to the Ceremonial Hall, home to one of the world's largest English chandeliers. Here, you can also spot the royal box where the sultans and their families would be seated.

Art and majesty

As you walk through the 285-room palace, make sure to visit the Tiled Room, which showcases the palace's largest painting. Don't miss the Red Room, where vibrant hues symbolize Ottoman power and culture, and glance at the depictions of Ottoman history and mythology.

Literary treasures & regal lives

If you're passionate about literature or history, the palace's library is a must-see. Get a peek into the private lives of the sultans and their families in the Harem, and conclude your visit by enjoying the tranquil views of the Bosphorus Strait and the lush garden.

Operating hours

Basilica Cistern

Monday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM

Dolmabache Palace

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible, except for the upper floors.

Additional Information

Opt for modest attire to respect the site's decorum.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.