Attractions & guided tours

Dolmabahce Palace and Two Continents tour

from

£42.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, French, Spanish, German

Availability: Daily

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 3 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Explore the royal residence of the Ottoman Sultans
Learn about its rich culture and history from your guide
Hop on a ferry to Asia for a great view of the city

What to expect

Enjoy a half day, afternoon tour to visit Dolmabahce Palace, the royal residence of the Ottoman Sultans, built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110.000 m² area. It served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Famous for its great collection of European antiquities, furniture and a 4.5 ton chandelier, the palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls.

After your tour, you’ll have the chance to step from Europe to Asia in 2 minutes as you cross the Bosphorus Bridge connecting Europe and Asia. Go to Çamlica Hill and Yeditepe, where you can get a great panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from one of the highest and most appealing places in the city.

What's included

Museum entrance fee
Bridge toll
Round trip transfer from/to central hotels
Guide
Transportation with A/C vehicles

What's not included

Optional gratuities

Where

Meeting point:

Hotel pick-up is available from Istanbul centrally located hotels.

What to remember

Please note: Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays and the whole tour is replaced with Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Tomb, Golden Horn, Miniatürk and Pierre Loti Coffee House by cable car
Important information: please confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking

Provider

Plan Tours

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Richard
From United Kingdom - June 2024

Solo traveller

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

First part of the was going to a restaurant to look at a view. Very nice view but not an experience also made to feel you needed to buy a drink. Secon ...

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