Discover the 19th-20th century treasures of the Ottoman Empire on a private tour of Dolmabahçe Palace, the crown jewel of Istanbul European Side. Explore the Palace and Haram. Extended options: private transfers and tour of the Painting Museum.

Highlights
  • Private Guided Tour of Dolmabahçe Palace, Tickets & Optional Transfers (attractions vary by option)
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who fluent in the language of your choice
  • Tickets to the Dolmabahçe Palace, including the Harem section (all options)
  • Tickets and guided tour of the Painting Museum (4- and 5,5-hour options only)
  • Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (4,5- and 5,5-hour options only)
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Facilities
  • 3-hour to 5,5-hour
  • Private TourOnly your group - no strangers
  • Roso PromiseTop expert guide · Tailor-made plan · Flexible stops
  • Top expert guide Hand-picked by our local team
  • Car Transport
  • Languages Language of your choice
Full description
Dolmabahçe Palace was the last royal palace occupied by Ottoman royals before the establishment of the new Turkish Republic. On this private tour of this modern palace complex you will hear the history of the last sultans of the Ottoman Empire and discover their incredible heritage. See the largest and most luxurious palace in Turkey!

Choose the 3-hour tour to visit the Dolmabahçe Palace, including the Selamlık and Harem section, with a Licensed Private Guide. The palace is located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul’s European coast of the Bosporus strait, near the Dolmabahçe Mosque and the Dolmabahçe Clock Tower. The guide will explain why the sultans have moved here from the Old City, and share all the interesting facts about the palace’s modern architecture, which has a unique blend of Turkish and European influences. The luxurious private apartments and representation rooms are extensively decorated with gold and crystal, Egyptian alabaster, Hereke palace carpets, and the world's largest Bohemian crystal chandelier. See the men's quarters and private harem section and experience the authority and wealth of the Ottoman sultans!

Choose the 4,5-hour option to book private transfers with your 3-hour guided tour of the Dolmabahçe Palace and Harem. This option includes an additional 1,5-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point from your hotel or accommodation. With this convenient service you'll have no problem getting to your meeting point on time and finding your guide.

Choose the 4-hour tour to visit the Dolmabahçe Palace, Harem and Painting Museum (Resim Müzesi) with a Licensed Private Guide. On this extended tour you will see the art gallery that showcases the Dolmabahçe Palace’s collection of paintings by Turkish and international artists, mostly from the 19th-century. It’s the best place to see images of Istanbul, wars and victories, portraits of Sultans and Ottoman women, beautiful Turkish landscapes, and more.

Choose the 5,5-hour option to book private transfers with your 4-hour private tour of the Dolmabahçe Palace, Harem and Painting Museum (Resim Müzesi). We will book an experienced driver and private car instead of a coach for your round-trip transfer, so it will be a comfortable and hassle-free experience of traveling within the city. Both pickup and drop-off is included in this version.

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Includes

    Private Guided Tour of Dolmabahçe Palace with Tickets and Optional Transfers (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who fluent in the language of your choice
  • Regular tickets to the Dolmabahçe Palace with Harem (all options)
  • Regular tickets to the Painting Museum (4- and 5,5-hour options only)
  • Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (4,5- and 5,5-hour options only)
  • Guided tour of the Painting Museum (in 3- and 4,5-hour options only)
  • Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 3- and 4-hour options only)
Meeting point

3-hour: Dolmabahçe Palace: The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection, Gümüşsuyu, Taksim, Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet your guide in front of The Artisan Istanbul MGallery, Gümüşsuyu, Ömer Avni Mah Inonu Caddesi, Taksim No:42, 34437 İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour. Open in Google Maps

4,5-hour: Dolmabahçe Palace with Transport: İstanbul, Türkiye | Pickup & drop-off: Guests will be driven from their accommodation to the meeting point, where the guide will be waiting in front of the The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul; Suzer Plaza Askerocagi Caddessi, Elmadağ Cd. No:6, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye. After the tour, the driver will wait at the same location for return transfer. Open in Google Maps

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4-hour: Dolmabahçe Palace & Painting Museum: The Artisan Hotel Istanbul - MGallery Collection, Gümüşsuyu, Taksim, Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet your guide in front of The Artisan Istanbul MGallery, Gümüşsuyu, Ömer Avni Mah Inonu Caddesi, Taksim No:42, 34437 İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour. Open in Google Maps

5,5-hour: Dolmabahçe Palace & Painting Museum with Transport: İstanbul, Türkiye | Pickup & drop-off: Guests will be driven from their accommodation to the meeting point, where the guide will be waiting in front of the The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul; Suzer Plaza Askerocagi Caddessi, Elmadağ Cd. No:6, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye. After the tour, the driver will wait at the same location for return transfer. Open in Google Maps

Important information

What you should know

  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private transfer and tour of the Painting Museum are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
  • Tickets to the Dolmabahçe Palace include admission to the Palace Museum, including the Selamlık, Harem and Painting Museum. Guided tour of the Painting Museum is included only in the extended 4 and 5,5-hour options. The guide will buy tickets on the spot, so you may have to wait in line. There are mandatory security checks.
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  • For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are more than 26 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
  • The 4,5 and 5,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and may take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
  • We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.