Dolmabahçe Palace, the largest monoblock palace in Turkey, boasts 258 rooms and 46 halls, offering visitors an extensive exploration of its majestic …
Reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5/5 · 8,243 reviews
5-star
59%
4-star
23%
3-star
11%
2-star
4%
1-star
3%
Recent reviews
Tours
Price
Tickets
History
Garden
Time
Art
Architecture
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Jan 8, 2025
I only visited the inner grounds of the palace due to it's high entrance fee of £25. You can view the beautiful clock tower immediately to your right upon entrance which is designed into 4 similar st… Full review by jordanellie41
Dec 31, 2024
One off the best atrocious in Turkey. Beautiful place . Easy entrance. I think everyone have too see it when it come to Istanbul. Full review by Boian D
Dec 27, 2024
What a beautiful and amazing place to visit! You get the opportunity to see the lavish state and living quarters of the various rulers who used this palace as their residence. You could feel the hist… Full review by Alex R
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.
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
A:
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)?
A:
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.
Ad5-Star Rated DolmabahcePalace Tickets, Trips and Activities! Book Top Tours on Viator. Quick & Easy Purchase Process! Full Refund Available up to 24 Hours Before Your Tour Date
Types: Skip The Line Tickets, Museum Tickets, Day Tour, Guided Tours, Bus Tours
The most venerable and polished of the tour-and-activity sites. – BBC
Save
Share
More
