Dolmabahce Palace Istanbul

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Dolmabahçe Palace, the largest monoblock palace in Turkey, boasts 258 rooms and 46 halls, offering visitors an extensive exploration of its majestic …

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Dec 6, 2024
We opted for the all-inclusive ticket, which gave us access to the Selamlik, the beautiful gardens, the mysterious Harem, and the fascinating Art Museum. The Baccarat crystal staircase was a sight to… Full review by Elyana K
Dec 1, 2024
We managed to book the tickets thru the app find my guide which was helpful since I got the tickets on my phone The headphone with the recorded guide was quite good Full review by Rajiv T
Nov 10, 2024
Super palace that requires a good few hours to do it justice. Hadn’t bought tickets in advance so had to queue for about 45 minutes. It was a public holiday so there were a lot of local visitors. Rec… Full review by becklambert
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Is it free to walk around the exterior and grounds? Not really interested in entering the palace interior only taking …
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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.
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No you have to pay.
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Answer by Ken B · Oct 8, 2024
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Hi. can i just walk in the garden, without getting in the palace for free? i don't want to buy a ticket.
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Hello, this is what the Palace website FAQ says about getting in the gardens. Ok? ...... . . Is there an admission fee to enter the Dolmabahce Palace Gardens? Yes, there is an admission …
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Hello, this is what the Palace website FAQ says about getting in the gardens. Ok? ...... . . Is there an admission fee to enter the Dolmabahce Palace Gardens? Yes, there is an admission fee to enter the gardens, and the fee includes access to the Clock Tower and Aviary. The fee is relatively low, and visitors can purchase tickets at the entrance.
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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 …
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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
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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 …
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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.
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Are there long lines to get tickets now (March 2022)? Is there a way to book tickets online (not with a tour or guide)?
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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 …
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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.
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Answer by Eileen W · May 5, 2022
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