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Daily Tour

Dolmabahçe Palace & City Walls

Discover Istanbul’s charm! Stroll through the Spice Market, visit the grand Dolmabahçe Palace, explore the historic Golden Horn, and see the ancient City Walls.

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Departure location
İstanbul
Duration
3 – 4 hours Half Day
Languages
Turkish, English
Experience category
Daily Tour
Destination
İstanbul

About this tour

Discover Istanbul’s charm! Stroll through the Spice Market, visit the grand Dolmabahçe Palace, explore the historic Golden Horn, and see the ancient City Walls.

What you’ll see: Step inside this grand Ottoman palace — the last residence of the sultans — with lavish rooms such as the Selamlık (official chambers), the stunning Muayede Hall, ornate staircases, and the private Harem quarters.

What you’ll see: Step inside this grand Ottoman palace — the last residence of the sultans — with lavish rooms such as the Selamlık (official chambers), the stunning Muayede Hall, ornate staircases, and the private Harem quarters.

Highlights: Crystal chandeliers, European-inspired design mixed with Ottoman style, rich historical artifacts and interiors.

Highlights: Crystal chandeliers, European-inspired design mixed with Ottoman style, rich historical artifacts and interiors.

Tips: The palace is usually closed on Mondays and Thursdays, so tours may swap in another stop on those days. Booking a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets will save time.

Tips: The palace is usually closed on Mondays and Thursdays, so tours may swap in another stop on those days. Booking a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets will save time.

Itinerary

  1. 01

    pick up from hotel

    pick up from hotel.timeing depending hotel location change.ask your tour consult.

  2. 02

    Dolmabahçe Palace

    Dolmabahçe Palace was the first European Architectural style palace, built in the 19th century. It is famous for its beauty and holds a fabulous collection of antiques and furniture. It was built of marble. The palace has 285 rooms and 43 halls.

  3. 03

    Golden Horn

    Golden Horn is a natural harbour that makes the city very important, since ancient times and it separates old city from the new city. Golden horn had been dockyard for Ottoman navy with 300 boat construction capacity at the same time.

  4. 04

    City Walls

    City Walls are 1600 years old that are surrounding the whole part of the old city since 5. Century. The walls of the city have been subjected to many attacks throughout its history. However, only a few were successful. The first breach was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.

  5. 05

    spice market

    The Spice Bazaar (Turkish: Mısır Çarşısı, meaning Egyptian Bazaar) in Istanbul, Turkey is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar. ​

  6. 06

    shopping

    Turkey is also famous for its delights & spices in the world. We will visit a Turkish Delight and Spice Store that you can find both high quality and tasty gifts for yourself and your family & friends. ​

  7. 07

    cruise by boat

    An amazing cruise between asia and europe continents; you have the oppportunity of seeing Dolmabahce palace, Beylerbeyi palace and Rumeli fortress along the bosphorus.

  8. 08

    end of the tour

    tour finish back to hotel transfers.

Included and excluded

Included

  • +Hotel pick-up and drop-off service with the shuttle is available and free
  • +Entrance fees to places mentioned in the program
  • +Professional guidance during the tour (in English)
  • +Lunch
  • +Services Charges & Local Taxes

Excluded

  • −Tips and gratuities
  • −Personal expenses
  • −Beverages at lunch
  • −Dinner

Frequently asked questions

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Information

Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Monday and Thursday, It is replaced with Chora Museum.

Starting from

€90

Indicative starting price; may vary by date and availability.

Get the details from our local team.

No online payment or commitment. Ask your questions directly before deciding.

Ask on WhatsApp for current price and availability.

Contact: +90 507 971 90 77

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