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

Name: Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
Start: 2024-12-15T13:00:00
End: 2024-12-15T18:00:00
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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Laura

3/5

Dec, 2024

I went in December, there were no queues. I did not find the audio guide, neither downloadable nor in QR. Anyway you have to keep in mind that if you go from Spain it is not worth activating the data because of the cost, so if it is not downloadable or if there is no wifi available it does not work. I think it would have compensated me to buy there directly

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Mitsuya

4/5

Nov, 2024

The QR code hadn't arrived even the day before, so I called to confirm and was told that it would be sent within 20 minutes, and we were able to successfully obtain the QR code. We arrived at Dolmabahce Palace at 9am, and it wasn't very crowded yet, so we didn't really benefit from the skip-the-line ticket (the security gate wasn't very crowded at that time, but there were huge people lining up around 12:30 when we were leaving). The Bosphorus cruise was properly announced in advance, so we were able to easily find the boarding point, and we were fortunatelely able to board it in just before the cruise departed, so we were able to enjoy the cruise without waiting.

Francisco

4/5

Oct, 2024

The Palace is a marvel, too bad they don't let you take pictures to have a souvenir. By the way, I took the tickets 5 minutes before entering and very well.

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Ariadni

5/5

Oct, 2024

With the electronic tickets we had very easy access to the palace. The tour through the audio system was excellent. We spent 4 wonderful hours in Dolmabache. Amazing cafe to relax in the palace gardens. No photos allowed inside.

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Iryna

4/5

Oct, 2024

I would like to leave a review about the boat trip. The point with the geolocation that we received by email was wrong. We had to run to be on time, and take a tram 1 more stop. Please fix this, if a person is in Istanbul for the first time, he will not find the correct location. The location in the app was also wrong. This spoiled our impressions of the time spent.

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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.