




Welcome to the opulence of the grand Ottoman era as you enter the Dolmabahce Palace, a stunning architectural masterpiece located in the Besiktas district of Istanbul. This magnificent palace spans across a sprawling area of 250,000 square meters and is placed on the shores of the Bosphorus. The palace is a magnificent structure that takes you back in time to the Ottoman Empire era. It highlights intricate architectural details and design elements that reflect the elegance and sophistication of that time. With the Istanbul Tourist Pass®, you can explore the palace and its features. An audio guide is included and available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Urdu, and Croatian.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Skip the ticket line and enter Dolmabahçe Palace with audio guide. Learn about the history of the largest palace in Turkey.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Dolmabahce Palace Skip the Ticket Line Entry with Audio Guide lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $55 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 8 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 29 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Istanbul Tourist Pass®.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dolmabahce Palace Skip the Ticket Line Entry with Audio Guide | 2 hours | 3.8 (29) | $55 | |
Dolmabahçe Palace Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket with Audio Guide | 4–5 hours | 3.5 (2) | $80 | View |
Istanbul Dolmabahce Palace Museum Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry | 4 hours | 5.0 (1) | $90 | View |
Dolmabahce Palace Ticket with Audio Guide options | 1–2 hours | — | $56 | View |
Ephesus Ancient City Skip the Line Entry Ticket and Audio Guide | 1h 30min–2h | 1.0 (1) | $60 | View |
Topkapı Palace and Harem Hosted Entry Ticket Audio Guide | 1–3 hours | — | $97 | View |
Istanbul Topkapi Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide | 5–8 hours | — | $95 | View |