Dolmabahce Palace & Harem Audio Guide & Skip-the-Line Admission

Explore the lavish history of the Ottoman Empire by visiting Istanbul's Dolmabahce Palace. With an audio guide in the language of your choice, explore the Palace and enter the Harem Section.

Duration

1 day

Free cancellation

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Cancellation Policy


Free cancellation

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Last Minute Availability

Wheelchair accessible

Skip the ticket line

Audio guide included

English, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, Korean, Turkish

Select participants and date

Maximum 4 participants allowed for this slot.

Highlights

  • Fast-track entry for a smooth and quick visit to Dolmabahçe Palace
  • Includes access to the Harem Section with your ticket
  • Explore the palace at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide
  • Learn about the palace’s rich history and its importance in Ottoman and Turkish heritage
  • Choose from up to 10 audio guide languages for a personalized experience

Included

  • Entry ticket includes access to Dolmabahçe Palace and the Harem Section.
  • Enjoy skip-the-ticket-line benefits for a faster and smoother entry.
  • To receive the audio guide, you must provide a valid ID as a deposit and pay a refundable cash fee.

Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting Point

Full Description

Skip the long lines and make the most of your visit with fast-track access to Dolmabahçe Palace. Wander through the palace freely using an audio guide available in 10 languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish), offering fascinating details about its history and architectural brilliance.

Admire the extravagant rooms and grand halls that once served as the residence of the final six sultans of the Ottoman Empire.
Your ticket also includes entry to the Harem, where you can explore this private quarters and gain insight into the everyday life of those who once lived behind its walls.

Know Before You Go

  • During the winter season (November 1 to March 31), Dolmabahçe Palace typically opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 4:00 PM.
  • The palace is closed on Mondays, so please plan your visit accordingly.
  • This experience is not a guided tour, and there is no meeting point. You will go directly to Dolmabahçe Palace and enter on your own using the provided ticket.
  • Children aged 0–6 can enter free of charge, and no ticket is required for them.

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage
  • Baby strollers
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Selfie sticks
  • Baby carriages

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Stunning palace Skip-the-line access was smooth, the audio guide detailed, and the Harem section fascinating and beautifully preserved.

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