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“Worth every cent. Was a great experience and gardens are amazing. Audio guide is very informative too. A must do while in Istanbul”
Skip the ticket line at Dolmabahçe Palace, explore Selamlık and Harem with an audio guide, and finish with Ottoman Painting Museum.
“It’s a long morning. If you’re not up for nearly three hours of rooms.. do just the Harem. Smaller and somewhat cozier than the main palace the Harem lacks some of the wow points but is still worth the visit!!!”
Skip-the-line entry to Dolmabahce Palace and the Harem with a self-paced audio guide, plus timing and ID deposit tips.
“The palace is very beautiful inside as are the gardens. The audio guide was sometimes difficult to hear due to nearby noisy tour guides but is necessary to get a good understating of the rooms and their history. Would recommend.”
Skip the lines to Dolmabahçe Palace and Harem with 25-language audio and e-tickets. See Baccarat chandeliers and Atatürk’s legacy.
“Dolmabahce is a must see if you happen to be in Istanbul! With a great and knowledgeable guide like this it is even better experience.”
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.
“Sadat was an exceptional tour leader! His knowledge of Turkish history was impressive, His personality was energetic, warm, and funny. His concern for our comfort and safety was reassuring. It's obvious he really loves his job. We had 4 different guides during our 3 week stay in Turkey for various itineraries and he was by…”
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.
“Everything went well, comprehensive explanation at the Palace, and excellent boat ride at the Bosphorus. The only thing is that between the Palace tour and the boat we had to wait a lot. Need to adjust timing.”
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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