Dolmabahçe Palace, the largest monoblock palace in Turkey, boasts 258 rooms and 46 halls, offering visitors an extensive exploration of its majestic …
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Mar 3, 2025
Beautiful. I would definitely pay the entrance fee and go inside. I have been inside on a previous trip to Istanbul. Stunning and very interesting. It can get very busy so try and avoid peak time…Full review by Liveandsee23
Mar 1, 2025
This was the 2nd day of our two day private guided tour. We visited the Dolmabache Palace. Our tour guide @Ergi shared a detailed background of the Ottoman emperors who lived there along with the…Full review by Sankara N
Feb 28, 2025
I joined a guided tour of Dolmabahçe Palace, and it was an unforgettable experience! The palace’s stunning architecture, lavish interiors, and breathtaking Bosphorus views were truly mesmerizing. Our…Full review by Canny S
Is it free to walk around the exterior and grounds? Not really interested in entering the palace interior only taking photos of the exterior and grounds.
Hi. can i just walk in the garden, without getting in the palace for free? i don't want to buy a ticket.
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Hello, this is what the Palace website FAQ says about getting in the gardens. Ok? ...... . . Is there an admission fee to enter the Dolmabahce Palace Gardens? Yes, there is an admission …
Hello, this is what the Palace website FAQ says about getting in the gardens. Ok? ...... . . Is there an admission fee to enter the Dolmabahce Palace Gardens? Yes, there is an admission fee to enter the gardens, and the fee includes access to the Clock Tower and Aviary. The fee is relatively low, and visitors can purchase tickets at the entrance.
Can we visit on our own or with we need a guided tour? To visit the palace pre-reservation is required? Can we buy the tickets directly from the ticket offices? witout rezervation? Thank you
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You absolutely can do it on your own. You just walk into the ticket office, which is right on the property, then queue to get into the inner courtyard area and there's another booth …
You absolutely can do it on your own. You just walk into the ticket office, which is right on the property, then queue to get into the inner courtyard area and there's another booth where you can get the audio sets, which are free, and you do not have to lose your place in the queue. No pre-reservation required unless you are planning on going at a particularly busy time. The tickets are fairly expensive.
Are there long lines to get tickets now (March 2022)? Is there a way to book tickets online (not with a tour or guide)?
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I went on 10 April 2022, there was no way to book tickets online and so I went in person at 9am when it opened. The line was not long, only about 3-4 people were in the line and it went …
I went on 10 April 2022, there was no way to book tickets online and so I went in person at 9am when it opened. The line was not long, only about 3-4 people were in the line and it went fast. Anyone could buy tickets independently, a guide was not necessary. There was a small extra charge to get an audio guide, which I recommend as it was helpful to learn more.
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