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This ticket lets you experience the splendor of the late Ottoman Empire at Dolmabahçe Palace on the European shore of the Bosphorus. With a single ticket you can visit the Selamlık, where state affairs were conducted, the Harem where the Sultan's family lived, and the Painting Museum with its collection of Ottoman art. Admire the lavish interiors, including Bohemian crystal chandeliers and the crystal staircase, at your own pace with audio guide commentary. You can enter without waiting in the ticket line.
This is not a guided tour but a ticket to enter on your own at any time during opening hours. You skip the ticket line, but all visitors must go through security. Before entering, leave your ID to receive an audio guide device and learn about the history of this imperial residence as you explore.
Start your visit in the Selamlık, the official section of the palace where state affairs were conducted. Admire the grand crystal staircase and magnificent halls decorated with gold and crystal chandeliers.
Next, move to the Harem where the Sultan's family lived, and learn about the daily life of the Ottoman royal family as you explore its ornate rooms. Finish your visit at the Painting Museum, which houses an extensive collection of Ottoman art.
※ Photography is not allowed inside the palace. You can take photos outdoors.
Meeting point :
Dolmabahçe Palace
Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Cd., 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point information:
This is not a guided tour, so no one will meet you on site. When you arrive at Dolmabahçe Palace, pass through the security check on the left and scan your ticket. Before entering the palace, leave your ID to receive an audio guide. Keep the device number safe so you can get your ID back when you leave.
Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Cd., 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye