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Discover the 19th-20th century treasures of the Ottoman Empire on a private tour of Dolmabahçe Palace, the crown jewel of Istanbul European Side. Explore the Palace and Haram. Extended options: private transfers and tour of the Painting Museum.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
3-hour: Dolmabahçe Palace
Book a private tour of the Dolmabahçe Palace and Harem with nearby attractions.
4,5-hour: Dolmabahçe Palace with Transport
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 3-hour private tour of the Dolmabahçe Palace and Harem with nearby attractions.
4-hour: Dolmabahçe Palace & Painting Museum
Book a private tour of the Dolmabahçe Palace, Harem and Painting Museum with nearby attractions.
5,5-hour: Dolmabahçe Palace & Painting Museum with Transport
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour private tour of the Dolmabahçe Palace, Harem and Painting Museum with nearby attractions.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of The Artisan Istanbul MGallery, Gümüşsuyu, Ömer Avni Mah Inonu Caddesi, Taksim No:42, 34437 İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Itinerary
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1The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection
Meet your guide in front of The Artisan Istanbul MGallery, Gümüşsuyu, Ömer Avni Mah Inonu Caddesi, Taksim No:42, 34437 İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Istanbul
Book private transfers with your 3-hour guided tour of the Dolmabahçe Palace and Harem. This option includes an additional 1,5-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point from your hotel or accommodation. With this convenient service you'll have no problem getting to your meeting point on time and finding your guide.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Dolmabahce Palace
Visit the Dolmabahçe Palace, including the Selamlık and Harem section, with a Licensed Private Guide. The palace is located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul’s European coast of the Bosporus strait, near the Dolmabahçe Mosque and the Dolmabahçe Clock Tower. The guide will explain why the sultans have moved here from the Old City, and share all the interesting facts about the palace’s modern architecture, which has a unique blend of Turkish and European influences. The luxurious private apartments and representation rooms are extensively decorated with gold and crystal, Egyptian alabaster, Hereke palace carpets, and the world's largest Bohemian crystal chandelier. See the men's quarters and private harem section and experience the authority and wealth of the Ottoman sultans!
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Harem
Visit Harem and Painting Museum (Resim Müzesi) with a Licensed Private Guide. On this extended tour you will see the art gallery that showcases the Dolmabahçe Palace’s collection of paintings by Turkish and international artists, mostly from the 19th-century. It’s the best place to see images of Istanbul, wars and victories, portraits of Sultans and Ottoman women, beautiful Turkish landscapes, and more.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private transfer and tour of the Painting Museum are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
- Tickets to the Dolmabahçe Palace include admission to the Palace Museum, including the Selamlık, Harem and Painting Museum.Guided tour of the Painting Museum is included only in the extended 4 and 5,5-hour options.The guide will buy tickets on the spot, so you may have to wait in line. There are mandatory security checks.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are more than 26 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- The 4,5 and 5,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and may take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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