Istanbul Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

Visit Dolmabahçe Palace and the Harem
with a skip-the-line ticket

Dolmabahçe Palace was built by order of Sultan Abdülmecid I and opened in 1856. This product is a skip-the-line ticket for the palace and the Harem section, letting you bypass the ticket line. However, all visitors must pass a security check, so you may have to wait during busy hours.

Admire interiors full of chandeliers and gold

Inside the palace, you can admire the collection of Baccarat and Bohemian chandeliers. Don't miss the extensive gold decoration, especially the ornate ceilings.

Learn the palace's history with the audio guide

Explore at your own pace with a dedicated audio guide available in 25 languages. Learn how Dolmabahçe differs from Topkapı Palace, from architectural style to the use of furniture, and how it became the last seat of the empire, used until 1922. You'll also discover the legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Türkiye.

※ The audio guide is not rented at the palace; you use it on your phone via the link sent with your ticket.
※ The palace is closed every Monday.