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Discover the splendor, beauty, and history of Dolmabahce Palace on a guided tour with skip-the-line tickets. Step inside via a priority entrance and follow an expert guide through the lavish halls of this late iconic Ottoman architectural masterpiece.
Arrive at the meeting point to meet your guide who will give you a friendly introduction to the royal complex and lead you inside to begin exploring one of the most famous palaces in the world. See the ornate Sultan’s State Apartments extensively decorated with gold and crystal and the Ceremonial Hall with its glittering chandeliers, one of the most emblematic rooms in Dolmabahce Palace where many events of great historic significance took place.
Learn about the sultans of the Ottoman royal family and the traditions of the Harem housing the families.
Listen as your guide brings these legendary characters to life with entertaining storytelling and admire Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey, who used the palace as a presidential residence during the summers and enacted some of his most important works here.
After experiencing the grandeur of the interior, enjoy free time to explore the beauty of the gardens, filled with statues, water fountains, and marble vases.
We meet just outside Dolmabahce Palace under the big Clock Tower. Here is the Google Maps link
Your guide will have a sign that says Walks In Europe. Please do not enter the Palace grounds. The clock tower is outside before the security check-in.