Skip the ticket line and enter the Dolmabahce Palace 'Dolmabahce Palace Tour' with a professional tour guide. Learn more about the history of the palace and its differences with the Topkapi Palace. Gaze in awe at the mesmerizing view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus Strait on a 2.5-hours luxury yacht cruise.
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Start Point: Hotel Pick-Up
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Duration: 5 hrs.
Departure: 08:45 am
Group Size: Small Group
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€ 75.00 /Per Person
REQUEST TO BOOK This 5 hours tour offers history, culture and marvelous scenery of Istanbul on a luxury yacht cruise of the Bosphorus. Get incredible views of the city's outstanding buildings, fortresses, Ottoman waterfront mansions, and lush gardens. Learn about the history of the opulent 'Dolmabahce Palace Tour' Dolmabahce Palace. Dive into the colorful world of spices and aromatic herbs in Spice Market.
Dolmabahce Palace Tour Highlights
Visit the largest palace of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire
See the greatest collection of Baccarat and Bohemian chandeliers
Learn about the differences between Dolmabahce and Topkapi Palaces
Scenic cruise on the natural boundary between 2 continents
Relaxed sail by iconic landmarks on a private boat
Complimentary snacks, fresh seasonal fruits, tea and coffee served on the yacht cruise
Exhilarating bustle in the maze of a bazaar
Dolmabahce Palace Tour Description
Explore Dolmabahce Palace - the biggest royal residence of the sultans and the imperial family of the Ottoman Empire.
Meet your licensed English-speaking guide outside the monument and enter with your skip-the-line admission ticket. Begin a guided tour of the stunning interiors. Learn about how the palace was built by the orders of Sultan Abdulmecid I and opened in 1856. Admire the greatest collection of Baccarat and Bohemian chandeliers on the planet, including the biggest Bohemian chandelier ever. Marvel
Next, experience the splendor of Istanbul from the water, Bosphorus Cruise on Luxury Yacht. Enjoy a relaxing yacht cruise on the Bosphorus and take in the grand spectacle of the city's houses and palaces from the river.
Bosphorus strait is a natural waterway dividing Asian and European sides of Istanbul, and it's the only passage between Black Sea and Sea of Marmara.
Bosphorus is one of the most popular areas of Istanbul for its inhabitants, especially during Summer for its climate. Its shores are lined with fine neighborhoods, Ottoman palaces, fortresses, old wooden villas, hotels, parks and gardens, restaurants, cafeterias, and so on.
Some of the interesting neighborhoods on the Bosphorus are: Besiktas, Ortakoy, Arnavutkoy, Bebek, Rumelihisar, Emirgan, Tarabya, Yenikoy, Istinye, Sariyer, Uskudar, Kanlica, Beykoz, Anadoluhisar, Beylerbeyi, Cengelkoy, and many others. Best way to see these sites would be taking a nice cruise along the Bosphorus.
Good to Know Dolmabahce Palace Tour and Bosphorus Cruise
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Monday instead you will visit Rumeli Fortress.
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
We as BOSPHORUS TOUR ISTANBUL, want to ensure the minds of travelers that, all the necessary safety measures and precautions will be maintained at all times; hand sanitizer will be available, masks will be given out, seats will be blocked out on coaches, reduced groups sizes and social distancing measures will be taking against COVID-19 infections. We will follow up on the new regulations/restrictions permanently and update our procedures accordingly. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers Operated by BOSPHORUS TOUR ISTANBUL
What's Included
Professional guide
Hotel pickup
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance tickets to Dolmabahce Palace
Complimentary services on Bosphorus cruise
What's not Included
Visit to the Harem in Dolmabahce Palace is not included (own expense)
Alcoholic Drinks
Gratuities
Hotel off
