Dolmabahçe Palace Tickets
Witness Ottoman Empire lavishness at Dolmabahçe Palace. Explore grand interiors and enjoy discounted ticket options.
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This ticket gives you skip-the-line access to Dolmabahçe Palace, including the grand ceremonial rooms, the Harem, and more, along with a multilingual audio guide.
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Stroll through the stunning rooms, as the audio guide delves into stories of the sultans who once lived here, the palace’s role in shaping Ottoman history, and the lavish ceremonies held in the Ceremonial Hall.
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With the audio guide in 10 languages, you can discover the palace at your own pace in your preferred language, making the experience as immersive and personalized as you like.
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Want to see more of Istanbul? Upgrade your ticket to include a scenic 90-minute Bosphorus cruise, complete with audio commentary on the city’s most iconic waterfront landmarks.
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Did you know that the Dolmabahçe Palace is home to the world’s largest Bohemian crystal chandelier? Weighing in at over 4.5 tons, this sparkling masterpiece was a gift from Queen Victoria of England!
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This ticket gives you skip-the-line access to Dolmabahçe Palace, including the grand ceremonial rooms, the Harem, and more, along with a multilingual audio guide.
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Stroll through the stunning rooms, as the audio guide delves into stories of the sultans who once lived here, the palace’s role in shaping Ottoman history, and the lavish ceremonies held in the Ceremonial Hall.
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With the audio guide in 10 languages, you can discover the palace at your own pace in your preferred language, making the experience as immersive and personalized as you like.
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Want to see more of Istanbul? Upgrade your ticket to include a scenic 90-minute Bosphorus cruise, complete with audio commentary on the city’s most iconic waterfront landmarks.
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Did you know that the Dolmabahçe Palace is home to the world’s largest Bohemian crystal chandelier? Weighing in at over 4.5 tons, this sparkling masterpiece was a gift from Queen Victoria of England!
6% off
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See more of Istanbul for less with this great-value combo that includes skip-the-line access to Dolmabahçe Palace and a scenic Bosphorus cruise.
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Bypass the queues and take in the palace’s grand interiors with insights from an expert English-speaking guide.
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Visit the exclusive Harem section and continue exploring at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide packed with stories of sultans and imperial life.
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Head to the nearby pier and board your Bosphorus cruise to enjoy sunlit views of iconic landmarks like Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, and Ortaköy Mosque.
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Sail past traditional fishing villages, lively neighborhoods, and tree-lined hills scattered with Ottoman mansions—all from the comfort of your boat.
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See more of Istanbul for less with this great-value combo that includes skip-the-line access to Dolmabahçe Palace and a scenic Bosphorus cruise.
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Bypass the queues and take in the palace’s grand interiors with insights from an expert English-speaking guide.
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Visit the exclusive Harem section and continue exploring at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide packed with stories of sultans and imperial life.
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Head to the nearby pier and board your Bosphorus cruise to enjoy sunlit views of iconic landmarks like Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, and Ortaköy Mosque.
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Sail past traditional fishing villages, lively neighborhoods, and tree-lined hills scattered with Ottoman mansions—all from the comfort of your boat.
7% off
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Choose 2 to 10 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.
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This pass guarantees a public transport card, guided Blue Mosque tour, 90-min Bosphorus cruise, audio guides, and two optional other landmarks or experiences.
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Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.
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Enjoy added experiences like a visit to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, dinner cruises and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.
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Once you book, all attraction tickets land directly in your inbox. No paper, no pickup; just fast and easy access at every site.
More details
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Choose 2 to 10 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.
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This pass guarantees a public transport card, guided Blue Mosque tour, 90-min Bosphorus cruise, audio guides, and two optional other landmarks or experiences.
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Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.
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Enjoy added experiences like a visit to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, dinner cruises and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.
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Once you book, all attraction tickets land directly in your inbox. No paper, no pickup; just fast and easy access at every site.
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Save on 2 Istanbul must-dos with this all-in-one combo—skip the lines at Dolmabahçe Palace and enjoy a scenic Bosphorus dinner cruise.
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Explore Dolmabahçe Palace at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide, uncovering its European-inspired design and storied Ottoman past.
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Marvel at the gold-accented ceremonial halls, the world’s largest crystal chandelier, and Hereke carpets woven from wool and camel hair.
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Board a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise and enjoy front-row views of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks, lit up at night.
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Watch captivating live performances including traditional folk dances, whirling dervishes, sword displays, and DJ sets.
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Feast on a 4-course Turkish menu with favorites like dolmas, fava dip, grilled fish or chicken, plus unlimited soft drinks and two local alcoholic drinks.
More details
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Save on 2 Istanbul must-dos with this all-in-one combo—skip the lines at Dolmabahçe Palace and enjoy a scenic Bosphorus dinner cruise.
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Explore Dolmabahçe Palace at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide, uncovering its European-inspired design and storied Ottoman past.
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Marvel at the gold-accented ceremonial halls, the world’s largest crystal chandelier, and Hereke carpets woven from wool and camel hair.
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Board a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise and enjoy front-row views of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks, lit up at night.
-
Watch captivating live performances including traditional folk dances, whirling dervishes, sword displays, and DJ sets.
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Feast on a 4-course Turkish menu with favorites like dolmas, fava dip, grilled fish or chicken, plus unlimited soft drinks and two local alcoholic drinks.
19% off
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Save time and money with skip-the-line access to Dolmabahçe Palace and Hagia Sophia in one cost-effective combo.
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Explore Dolmabahçe Palace at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide covering its 285 rooms and Ottoman-European design.
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Walk the crystal staircase, enter the Ceremonial Hall, and see the royal box beneath the world’s largest English chandelier.
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Enjoy fast-track entry to Hagia Sophia and visit key areas like the Sultan’s Lodge and Loge of the Empress.
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Head to the Upper Gallery to spot Viking graffiti, the weeping column, and the mosque’s grand dome blending Byzantine and Islamic styles.
More details
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Save time and money with skip-the-line access to Dolmabahçe Palace and Hagia Sophia in one cost-effective combo.
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Explore Dolmabahçe Palace at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide covering its 285 rooms and Ottoman-European design.
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Walk the crystal staircase, enter the Ceremonial Hall, and see the royal box beneath the world’s largest English chandelier.
-
Enjoy fast-track entry to Hagia Sophia and visit key areas like the Sultan’s Lodge and Loge of the Empress.
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Head to the Upper Gallery to spot Viking graffiti, the weeping column, and the mosque’s grand dome blending Byzantine and Islamic styles.
9% off
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Explore Istanbul’s must-see museums, palaces, and landmarks with a 7-day pass—convenient, cost-effective, and all in one easy bundle!
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Visit iconic spots like Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Maslak Pavilion, all included in your pass.
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Access hidden gems like the Beykoz Glass and Crystal Museum, Saray Koleksiyonları Müzesi, and Aynalıkavak Pavilion, and explore the city with ease.
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With a 7-day pass, you have the flexibility to visit the city's top cultural and historic sites at your own pace, without the rush!
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Explore Istanbul’s must-see museums, palaces, and landmarks with a 7-day pass—convenient, cost-effective, and all in one easy bundle!
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Visit iconic spots like Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Maslak Pavilion, all included in your pass.
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Access hidden gems like the Beykoz Glass and Crystal Museum, Saray Koleksiyonları Müzesi, and Aynalıkavak Pavilion, and explore the city with ease.
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With a 7-day pass, you have the flexibility to visit the city's top cultural and historic sites at your own pace, without the rush!
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Skip the lines at Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern to start your guided tour, valid for 3 days.
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Reap the benefits of a guided tour included in this ticket which can be availed for 3 museums.
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Choose to visit the sites on one single day or on separate days with the flexibility of this ticket.
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Feel free to explore the museums after the guided tour and learn interesting facts about them with the help of the audio guides available in 9 different languages.
More details
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Skip the lines at Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern to start your guided tour, valid for 3 days.
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Reap the benefits of a guided tour included in this ticket which can be availed for 3 museums.
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Choose to visit the sites on one single day or on separate days with the flexibility of this ticket.
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Feel free to explore the museums after the guided tour and learn interesting facts about them with the help of the audio guides available in 9 different languages.
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About Dolmabache Palace
The 19th-century Dolmabahce Palace was the Ottoman Empire's administrative center for over 50 years. With lavish rooms decorated with glass, crystals, and gold, it is a masterpiece of Ottoman, Baroque, and Neoclassical architecture, embodying Istanbul’s rich cultural heritage.
The construction of Dolmabahce Palace cost 5 million Ottoman gold lira, or 35 tonnes of gold. This is equivalent to nearly $2 billion in today’s times. 14 tonnes of gold was used for gilding the palace ceilings.
“Dolmabahce” means “filled-in garden” in Turkish. The palace is located in what was originally a shallow bay of the Bosphorus. The shore was reclaimed in the late 17th century, filled in, and converted into an imperial garden.
The Bohemian crystal chandelier in the Ceremonial Hall of Dolmabahce Palace is the largest in the world. It weighs a massive 4.5 tonnes and has 750 lamps.
Dolmabahce Palace houses the world’s largest collection of Bohemian and Baccarat crystal chandeliers, showcasing its splendour, which was on a par with other grand European palaces.
Dolmabahce mosque, which was commissioned by Bezmialem Valide Sultan, the mother of Sultan Abdulmecid I, and built in 1856, was home to the Istanbul Naval Museum for 4 years from 1956 to 1960.
Why visit Dolmabache Palace?
Highlights
Selamlık (State Rooms)
Get a sense of the power and prestige of the Ottoman Empire when you step into the Selamlık, the state rooms where the sultans discussed administrative affairs. Admire the luxurious furniture, exquisite decor, and priceless artwork.
Dolmabahce Palace harem
The private living quarters of the Sultan and his family, the harem has been called the jewel in the crown of Dolmabahce Palace. It was considered the unofficial centre of power during Ottoman times. Discover its lavish rooms and interiors, decorated with glass, crystal, and gold.
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Crystal staircase
Marvel at the exquisite crystal staircase in the Muayede Salon or Ceremonial Hall. This double horseshoe-shaped feature, designed in the ornate baroque style, is made of Baccarat crystal, brass, and mahogany, and has floral motifs.
Crystal chandelier
Admire the world's largest Bohemian crystal chandelier at Dolmabahce Palace. This colossal and ornate light fixture, located in the Muayede Salon or Ceremonial Hall, weighs 4.5 tonnes and has 750 lamps.
Muayede Salon (Ceremonial Hall)
Step into the grand Muayede, also known as the Ceremonial Hall, where Ottoman Sultans hosted important guests, such as foreign ambassadors. It features a 36-metre-high ceiling, gilded pillars, intricate marblework and crystal chandeliers.
Ataturk’s Rooms
Explore the rooms that Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Turkey’s first president, used when he lived at the palace. They have been preserved as they were during his lifetime, and contain his personal belongings as well as artefacts from the early 20th century.
Dolmabahce Mosque
Explore the magnificent Dolmabahce Mosque, where Ottoman Sultans worshipped. Admire its symmetrical twin minarets, high glass windows, and beautiful interiors, whose walls are adorned with intricate gold calligraphy.
Dolmabahce Clock Tower
Marvel at the elegant Dolmabahce Clock Tower, a masterpiece of late 19th-century engineering. With intricate carvings on its ornate facades, the four-sided clock tower is one of Ostanbul's most iconic monuments.
Dolmabahce Palace garden
Stroll through the Dolmabahce Palace garden, a verdant haven amidst the bustling city. With its elegant design, lush flowers and trees, and spectacular views of the Bosphorus Strait, it offers visitors a serene retreat.
Plan your visit
Main Entrance
The entrance to Dolmabahçe Palace is through the Treasury Gate, located on Dolmabahce Caddesi. All visitors have to undergo a mandatory security check at the entrance gate before entering the palace. You can also get your audioguides and buy tickets at this entrance.
- You can enter the Palace until 4pm with a pre-booked ticket. If you're buying tickets at the venue, make sure to arrive before 3:30pm.
- The Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Mondays, the first day of the Ramadan Feast, the first day of Eid al-Adha, and New Year’s Day.
Depending on the type of ticket chosen, audio guides are available in up to 10 languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and Chinese.
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