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Combo (Save 15%): Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show + Dolmabahce Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Mira Anzarova

Mira

4/5

Oct, 2024

Our cruise was at night and with dinner included. The cruise was very nice - I wss worried I would get seasick but the boat was steady enough. I only wish there was some information or a self guide about the places that we could see outside the window. The dinner was good with a couple of chices for the main course, although, none vegetarian ones. The one thing that was not quite okay wss the price of the beverage - a glass of wine cost 500 TRy!!! And intially we weren't advised of those. And when we asked for the bill we were told it was 400 TRY, so we had to bargain for that price to be applied - which is still a lot!! Everything else, including the program, was very nice and enjoyable!
Beatrice Giuseppina Virgilio

Beatrice

5/5

Oct, 2024

Quick entry without the line to the beautiful Dolmabhace Palace, pleasant and fun dinner on the boat across the Bosphorus. Recommended experience
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Valentina Yuchenkova

Valentina

5/5

Sep, 2024

It was easy to order the ticket on line though I did it right before going. It saved me much time because I didn't have to stand in the line.The audio guide was also very convenient as I could move in my own tempo. The palace itself and the gardens around are very beautiful. Add the terrific view of the sea, ducks and a swan in the pond - one feels like in the paradise! I didn't feel like leaving!
Taelemans Linda

Taelemans

4/5

Sep, 2024

We were at the palace as soon as it opened and there were already a lot of people. The gardens were beautiful as well as the ceremonial halls where high-ranking guests were received and the crystal staircase. Many rooms looked a bit the same and were dark and dusty. The corridors were too narrow for the many people so that there was a queue. It was also a pity that no photos were allowed inside. It was nice to have seen it once, but I would not go there a second time.
Gonzalo Nunez V.

Gonzalo

5/5

Sep, 2024

Really wonderful and amazing. Very good explanation in my language. You can't miss the Dolmabache Palace when you are in Turkey.
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PRIETO TOVAR

Prieto

4/5

Sep, 2024

Good atmosphere, apart from the alcohol the drinks are long overdue. They ask you to arrive 15 minutes early and leave the dock one hour after the start of activities. If the appetizer was already on the tables, the main course was a long time coming. This is a classic dinner (starter, main course, dessert), not a four-course tasting.
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Marta Agnieszka Maniak

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.
labib ur rehman

Labib

5/5

Aug, 2024

the river curise was amazing and food and service was great. I would recommend that people go for this activity when in istanbul. The gate was very beautiful and the museum.
Özge Cetin

Özge

5/5

Jul, 2024

I was very angry with myself for not visiting Dolmabahce Palace before, it was very impressive... It was very beautiful, I was very emotional to see the room where Mustafa Kemal Pasa died. The palace is very beautiful in general, the location of the palace is very good ... who knows what lives, what tears, what happiness were lived ... I would definitely recommend those who have not been to Dolmabahce Palace to go ...
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Constantinidou Georgia

Constantinidou

5/5

Jul, 2024

The audio tour was amazing ! Everything was in order ! Not crowded as I expected! It was a bit of hot but I understand the weather conditions . Cafe not so expensive and wc clean . In general it worths a visit!
Jie Huang

Jie

5/5

Jul, 2024

the vibes on the boat The live show was really awesome. Everyone was enjoying the music and the dance and even join the dance. Night view in boths Asian and European banks are amazing. Food was just ok. Could be improved.
Tarsu Cecilia Virginia

Tarsu

5/5

Jun, 2024

The place ,the grandeur of the all space , the well care of the objects...all are of Aplus! We ate a veryy good sweet in the yard,near Harem . We recommend strongly to all tourists to visit such a wonder !
Indushan Kasthuri Rathnayaka Hewa Pannege

Indushan

5/5

Jun, 2024

One of the best experiences I've had in my travels. Great entertainment. Overall it's just worth for every penny you spend.
Masba Uddin

Masba

5/5

May, 2024

It was a great experience for me. I recommended to everyone for trying this attraction at least once in Turkey. Everything was fabulous.
Aynur Fattahova

Aynur

5/5

May, 2024

Incredible feeling of the palace, spent a few hours there looking at the details and decoration. Especially impressed by the chandeliers, dishes, patterned stoves and painted ceilings. The audio guide gives detailed information about each room and nuances, so it was doubly interesting. In addition to the main building, we walked around the complex, visited the harem and had tea in the cafeteria. I recommend a visit to all visitors to Istanbul and those interested in history. Would love to come back again when the restoration of the Crystal Stairs is finished
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GOKUL KRISHNA

Gokul

5/5

May, 2024

The Dinner cruise was absolutely marvellous. We really enjoyed it . The shows was very good . It's been very easy to get the ticket and they guide us very easily . Good service at all.
Mantes Dimos

Mantes

4/5

May, 2024

It was a great experience. We confused with our reservation dates but everything was fixed directly by the Headout team. Mr Emir helped us directly. He was in front of the central gate and he was very helpful and friendly with us.Many thanks Emir, you make our tour the best ever. We will trust Headout again
Gregory Anthony Perez

Gregory

5/5

May, 2024

We were a little worried after reading some negative comments about these tours. But we arrived early. I had the ticket on my phone to be scanned. We easily skipped the ticket booth queue. We did not opt for the listening devices because we didn't know where they were kept. We didn't want to fight a crowd in the ticket booth. Besides, I understand you needed your cellphone active for it to work and ours were shut down. Didn't matter because all displays had info in English. The museums, and Bosphorus views were breathtaking. I would recommend to anyone. Lots of perfect photo ops outside. Pictures of any kind not allowed inside. The chickens, rosters, and partridge roaming about were a fun distraction in the gardens.
debora bux

Debora

4/5

Jan, 2025

Nice experience, the building is very beautiful, picked a nice day to take nice pictures. Thanks again, all ok
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María Verónica González

María

5/5

Nov, 2024

The beauty of the surroundings! And the care of the palace!!!!
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