Follow in the footsteps of the Ottoman sultans on a 4-hour sightseeing tour of Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul. Learn about the administration of the late Ottoman Empire. Then, wander among the trinkets and decorative carpets of the Grand Bazaar.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
Pickup included: Pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul available on request
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

Follow in the footsteps of the last of the Ottoman sultans
Explore the ornate architecture of Dolmabahce Palace
Experience the culture of Turkey up-close at the Grand Bazaar
Haggle for bargain souvenirs in one of the world's oldest covered markets

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Learn all you need to know about the Ottoman Empire on a half-day tour of Dolmabahce Palace, beautifully situated on the banks of the Bosphorus Strait in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul. Built in the 19th century on an old bay of the Bosphorus where the Ottoman fleet would anchor, the palace was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire and home to the last of the sultans. A licensed guide will take you on a tour of the palace complex, explaining its history and function. Hear annecdotes about a youthful Ataturk, father of the Turkish Republic, and how he would welcome foreign guests for international conferences and other state functions. Continue to the Grand Bazaar to discover one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Haggle with the vendors for bargain carpets, jewelry, leather work and other souvenirs, before the transfer back to your hotel.

Includes

Licensed guide
Hotel transfers
Transportation by non smoking, air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees to museums and sites
Parking fees

Tips and personal expenses
Cost of additional activities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

Pick-up is done from hotels in central areas on the European side of Istanbul. At the time of booking provide your hotel name and location. You will receive email with pick-up details.
Please wear comfortable shoes, and bring a hat and your camera

Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace and Grand Bazaar Tour

Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace and Grand Bazaar Tour

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Very nice place! Loved it! The guide was very good and friendly