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.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $527.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Istanbul Dolmabahçe Palace Private Tour with Transfers lasts about 3h–5h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $290 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $527. There are 4 booking options, 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, starting at 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Ramms Hotel.
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, TR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Rosotravel - Turkey Tours.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Are you a history lover and a true admirer of historical palace, the Dolmabahce palace have it all. Enjoy the finest architect marvel in Istanbul history.
Dear Trip37231759866, Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Dolmabahçe Palace and its rich history. It’s wonderful that the architecture and historical details left a lasting impression. Best regards, Rosotravel Team
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