Dolmabahçe Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

Your experience

Explore the grandeur of Istanbul's Dolmabahçe Palace with skip-the-line entry, a multilingual audio guide, and an optional Bosphorus cruise.

Journey through regal interiors

Start your visit in the Medhal Hall, once used to receive important guests. Admire the sultans’ monograms on the fireplace and Boulle tables before heading up the striking crystal staircase to the Ceremonial Hall, home to one of the world's largest chandeliers and the royal seating box.

Admire Ottoman art and symbolism

Walk through the palace’s 285 rooms, stopping at the Tiled Room, which displays the largest painting in the palace. Visit the vivid Red Room, where Ottoman power and symbolism are reflected in bold colors and artwork.

Explore the private world of the Sultans

If you're passionate about literature or history, the palace's library is a must-see. Get a peek into the private lives of the sultans and their families in the Harem, and conclude your visit in the peaceful gardens with sweeping views of the Bosphorus Strait.

See Istanbul from a new perspective

Enhance your visit with a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise. Glide between two continents while listening to audio commentary about the landmarks lining Istanbul’s iconic waterfront—from Ottoman palaces to modern bridges.