Dolmabahce Palace Tickets
Step into the opulence of Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul with an easy to use ticket, where grandeur and history meet on the sparkling Bosphorus shores.
Dolmabahce Palace Tickets with Fast Track Entry & Audio Guide
Experience ultimate convenience with our all-day valid Dolmabahce ticket! Skip the long lines, save up to 1 hour with our fast track entry, and enjoy a free audio guide. Make the most of your visit with total flexibility during opening hours.
- Available
- 5 / 5 (15 reviews)
- Duration: Flexible
- Skip the Ticket Lines
- Free Cancellation
Dolmabahce Palace Skip the Ticket Line & Bosphorus Cruise
Skip the ticket lines at Dolmabahçe Palace and enjoy its opulent interiors and stunning gardens. Enhance your experience with a scenic Bosphorus cruise, offering beautiful views of Istanbul.
- Available
- 5 / 5 (17 reviews)
- Duration: Flexible
- Skip the Ticket Lines
- Free Cancellation
Istanbul City Pass Classic
Enjoy the Blue Mosque, cruise the Bosphorus and access public transport + visit 2 attractions of your choice.
- Available
- 4.7 / 5 (27 reviews)
- Validity Days: 7
- Skip the Ticket Lines
- Free Cancellation
Istanbul City Pass Premium
Visit the Blue Mosque, relax at a Bosphorus Cruise and use public transportation + visit 4 attractions of your choice.
- Available
- 4.9 / 5 (64 reviews)
- Validity Days: 7
- Skip the Ticket Lines
- Free Cancellation
Istanbul City Pass Deluxe
See it all! Visit all top attractions and enjoy the best experiences in Istanbul.
- Available
- 5 / 5 (31 reviews)
- Validity Days: 7
- Skip the Ticket Lines
- Free Cancellation
Dolmabahçe Palace Tickets
Adorned with the historical richness of Istanbul, Dolmabahçe Palace is an important building built in the late Ottoman Empire. Built in the 19th century by Sultan Abdülmecid, this magnificent palace reflects the elegance and splendor of Ottoman architecture. Dolmabahçe Palace, which took 13 years to build, is a magnificent structure surrounded by the Bosphorus view, the pearl of Istanbul. The palace is also important as a landmark of modernization efforts in the last period of the Ottoman Empire. With our Dolmahbahçe Palace tour, you can explore the magnificent corners of the palace and witness luxury, elegance, and history up close.
Why Visit Dolmabahçe Palace?
Visiting Dolmabahçe Palace is one of the most immersive ways to touch Istanbul's history and rich cultural legacy. The palace's enormous courtyards, imposing halls, and exquisite details mesmerize visitors and take them on a voyage into the past. Crystal chandeliers, tiles, and impeccable furnishings inside the palace reveal the splendor of the Ottoman Empire. On our Dolmabahçe Palace tour, you can have a memorable experience by walking through the palace gardens and enjoying the stunning view of the Bosphorus.
What to Do in Dolmabahçe Palace?
Dolmabahçe Palace, the pearl of Istanbul, is a magnificent structure that extends from the depths of history to the present day. This palace, which takes its visitors on a historical journey, has a charming aura with its spectacular architecture and eye-catching details. As soon as you step through the magnificent gate of the palace on our Dolmabahçe Palace tour, an impressive historical atmosphere welcomes you. Each room and each detail invites you on a time travel. While visiting the historical rooms, you will witness the glorious periods of the Ottoman Empire.
While you follow the traces of the past in those magnificent rooms where the sultans lived, the walls of the palace tell you historical stories. The halls of Dolmabahçe Palace have a captivating elegance. Luxurious furnishings shining under crystal chandeliers take you to the splendor of the past. Each hall dazzles with its elaborate details. In the halls decorated in European style, you will encounter an impressive synthesis of the Ottoman and the West. Each corner exhibits the best examples of elegance and aesthetics.
How to Reach Dolmabahçe Palace?
You can easily reach Dolmabahçe Palace from many points in Istanbul. Public transportation and taxi options are available. The palace is located in the heart of the city, and transportation is quite convenient.
- Bus: If you want to go to the palace by bus, you can use 129T, 27E, 28T, 29C, 29D, 41E, 49T, 50L, and 55B lines.
- Metro: If you want to go to the palace by metro, you can take the F1 line.
Dolmabahçe Palace Opening Hours
Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Monday. It is open to visitors between 09.00 and 17.30 on other days.
Planning a Visit to Dolmabahçe Palace
Dolmabahçe Palace, the pearl of Istanbul, offers visitors a wonderful palace experience. When creating your plan, you can follow the steps below for an unforgettable visit:
Book in Advance
Dolmabahçe Palace is a very popular tourist spot. You can minimize the waiting time at the entrance by booking your Dolmabahçe Palace tour in advance.
Plan Transportation
Transportation to Dolmabahçe from different parts of Istanbul is quite easy. Plan your transportation to the palace by considering options such as public transportation or taxi.
Determine the Visiting Hours
Dolmabahçe Palace is open to visitors between certain hours. You can use your time efficiently by determining your visit time in advance.
The steps for planning your visit will contribute to making your visit enjoyable and smooth.
What Else Can You Do?
You can walk around the palace and try different flavors at various restaurants in Istanbul or visit the nearby historical attractions.
Average Time to Spend in Dolmabahçe Palace
You can choose your own average time to visit Dolmabahçe Palace, but it takes 2-3 hours to explore the palace and spend time in its gardens.
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FAQ's for Dolmabahce Palace Tickets
Dolmabahçe Palace tour usually starts in the morning. However, the start time may vary.
The tour fee is determined per person. It includes entrance fees.
The tour covers important areas of Dolmabahçe Palace, such as the main halls and harem.
Yes, audio and live guide services are available.
Yes, you must book the tour in advance.
Comfortable and appropriate clothing should be preferred when visiting Dolmabahçe Palace.
There are no special areas for consuming food and drinks during the tour. However, there are places where you can meet these needs after the tour.
There are small shops around the palace where you can shop during the tour.
In case of tour cancellation, you will be notified a certain amount of time in advance, and your fee will be refunded.
No, there are no special activities for children on the Dolmabahçe tour.
Reviews
Very good experience for city pass!!
I recently visited Istanbul and decided to get the Istanbul Megapass — and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of my trip! The pass gave me access to so many top attractions, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Bosphorus Cruise, and even a Whirling Dervish show. What I loved most was how easy it made everything: no need to stand in long lines for tickets, and having a guide at the main sites was a big plus.
Una experiencia genial! Divertido y muy ameno. Lo recomiendo. Nos ha atendido Hasan y todo super bien. Los bailarines nos han hecho pasar unas noche muy divertida, sin duda ha sido una buena experiencia
We had the Megapass with four additional attractions (so all in all six attractions), which is quite enough four five days as you will have to queue at and in the great main sights. What we really liked were the download audio guides which were included. For the Blue Mosque (=Sultanahmed Mosque) and the Topkapi Palace we met a guide in person (guided tour with head sets at the Blue Mosque , for the Topkapi only escort to the Harem, then audio guide). Everything worked well. And you do not have to queue for the tickets and then queue again for the safety check and entry. So in fact you spare one queue. But be prepared that there will be queues! Some more information about the included Istanbul card would have been useful. It is easy to handle, though. We visited Istanbul in April 2025. At that time the fare for a tram ride was 27 TL, for a ride on the Marmaray 54 TL, for a ride on the metro 27 TL. When you have to change the public transport you will have to pay again as you exit the first and then enter the second means of transport. So for example a ride with the Marmaray to the Asian side and then by metro to the airport will cost you 54 TL + 27 TL. The guide told us you could use the Istanbul card also for some public toilets which cost 5 TL, but we did not try it. We did some research in order to decide which tourist pass was best for us. We were very happy with our choice!
I enjoyed using this service to visit the major attractions in Istanbul