Small-Group Dolmabahçe Palace Half-Day Tour

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Duration: 4h
Location: Dolmabahçe Palace, Visnezade Mh., Istanbul, Turkey | Istanbul, Turkey


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Opulent luxury & splendour of a sultan's marble palace
Luxuriously decorated halls & giant crystal chandelier
Splendid panoramic views of the Bosphorus
Hotel pickup & insightful commentary from a local guide
Limited capacity—maximum 15 people per group

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Dolmabahçe Palace
Admission fees
Round-trip transportation to and from your central Istanbul hotel
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

The splendor of Dolmabahçe Palace, the last seat of power for the Ottoman Empire, invites you for this half-day tour. Explore the city that bridges Europe and Asia, look out over the Bosporus from Istanbul's highest peak, and get a new appreciation for the city's long and fascinating history.

Your tour starts with a pickup from your hotel and a scenic drive through the city. Stop at Çamlıca Hill, the highest point in Istanbul, to see the metropolis spread out below you. Next, cross the Bosporus Bridge, the first bridge to link the city's European and Asian sides.

Resting on the European coast of the Bosporus, Dolmabahçe Palace was created in the 19th century to provide a modern residence for the Ottoman sultans to match Europe's grandest capitals, and its cost nearly bankrupted the empire. Admire the intricate Baroque architecture, see the massive crystal chandelier gifted by Queen Victoria, and look out at panoramic views over the Bosporus.

After your journey through the last days of imperial glory, a ride takes you back to your hotel.