ISTANBUL · THE OLD CITY
The pick of Istanbul.
The 15 most popular dolmabahce palace & harem tours in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Skip-the-line access to Dolmabahce Palace with an included multilingual audio guide and Harem entry, valid all day during opening.
Most Popular“Very nice peaceful in general, other than one part which they could tell us beforehand is that some part inside of the palace was reworked but still let us to see it as well.”
Skip the ticket line at Dolmabahçe Palace, explore Selamlık and Harem with an audio guide, and finish with Ottoman Painting Museum.
“The Palace was impressive and the audio guide helped a lot since there were not many interpretive signs to read. The Turkish history of the sultans was fascinating, the palace very opulent and the grounds stunning. There’s plenty to see and do but we skipped some of the lesser attractions. Still spent over 2.5 hours…”
Skip-the-line entry to Dolmabahce Palace and the Harem with a self-paced audio guide, plus timing and ID deposit tips.
“It was very helpful to skip the line, the ease of getting a ticket in advance save this time.”
Skip the lines to Dolmabahçe Palace and Harem with 25-language audio and e-tickets. See Baccarat chandeliers and Atatürk’s legacy.
“The guide was really nice. He has a perfect english”
Ottoman-European splendor at Dolmabahçe Palace, then a coach ride across the Bosphorus Bridge and big views from Çamlıca Hill in about 3 hours.
“The tour was well organized. The tour guide (mr. Aykot) was informative and friendly, and very respectful and accommodating.”
Dolmabahçe Palace with a guide plus a luxury Bosphorus sunset cruise with snacks, tea, and stories of Istanbul’s landmarks.
“Celil was a brilliant guide. We had the pleasure of his company for both parts of this tour. Very knowledgeable. Cruise team were great too. Thank you to you all.”
Private Istanbul day: Dolmabahçe Palace, Bosphorus cruise views, Rustem Pasha tiles, Istiklal Street and Spice Market, up to 8.
“First time in Istanbul. Emel was our guide and gave us a private tour. She was informative and friendly.”
Small-group Istanbul tour: Dolmabahçe Palace, Bosphorus Bridge crossing, Üsküdar mosques, and an old-school coffee stop, with pickup.
Dolmabahçe Palace and a Bosphorus yacht cruise with hotel pickup, included palace entry, snacks, and standout views from both shores.
“This was a very unorganized tour. They advertise this as an approximate 4 hour tour, but in actuality, our tour was seven hours long with a lot of wasted time waiting around and an unexpected and unannounced 30 minute stop at a town that had nothing to do or no historical significance or reason to…”
Skip ticket lines and explore Dolmabahçe Palace and the Basilica Cistern over 3 days, with an audio guide at Dolmabahçe.
Skip-the-line access to Dolmabahce Palace and Galata Tower with hosted entry and 25-language audio guides for a one-day plan.
Afternoon Istanbul tour pairing Çamlıca Hill views, Üsküdar mosques and fish market, Bosphorus ferry, then Dolmabahçe Palace and Harem.
“Very personalised tour as we were only 3 people on the group. The guide was really sweet. Camlica Hills offers great views over both european and asian side of Istanbul. Good place for picnic on top of the hill. The weather was lovely for tRead more”
Dolmabahçe Palace, Bosphorus boat ride, and Çamlıca hill views. Pickup, English guide, lunch, and a small group.
“the experience was amazing including transportation, food, the show. I highly recommend booking with them all your trips”
Half-day Istanbul tour pairing Dolmabahçe Palace and the Grand Bazaar with a licensed guide, hotel pickup, and guided shopping time.
“Muy interesante. Todo en el palacio es hermoso, sus interiores majestuosos y sus jardines que dan al Bósforo te ofrecen unos lindos paisajes. El guia Ali, pasó por nosotros puntual al hotel y en un vehículo muy cómodo. Despues del palacio nos llevaron al Gran bazar. Ali nos acompaño todo el tiempo. Un tour muy…”
Tour Dolmabahçe Palace with an English guide, then cruise the Bosphorus at sunset with snacks, fruit, lemonade, and tea.
“Amazing! 😍😍😍 and our guide was excellent… Thank you Gelil!!!”
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