Dolmabahce Palace Ticket & Bosphorus Boat Tour Experience

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 114 Reviews
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Dolmabahce Palace and the Bosphorus boat tour are located close to each other, making it easy to enjoy both experiences in one day. Visit Dolmabahce Palace with Show&Go entry and explore its impressive halls, elegant interiors, and the Harem section at your own pace. A 25-language audio guide helps you discover the history of the palace as you explore. Then head to nearby Kabataş Pier for a 1-hour and 15-minute Bosphorus cruise. Enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul and see landmarks such as Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace while sailing between Europe and Asia.

Hours:
Dolmabahce Palace: 09:00 - 17:00
Bosphorus Cruise Departure Times: 10:30, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45, 15:45, 16:45

About This Activity

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Skip the ticket line

Walk past ticket queues and show your mobile QR code at the entrance.

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Easy Cancellation

Easy cancellation available. Enjoy more flexibility if your plans change.

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Audio guide included

Listen to a curated audio guide in 25 different languages

Highlights

  • Skip ticket lines at Dolmabahce Palace with 25-language audio guides.
  • Visit the Harem section and discover the private life of the Ottoman court.
  • Enjoy Bosphorus views from the palace gardens beside the sea.
  • Relax on a Bosphorus boat tour with scenic city views.
  • See landmarks like Ortaköy Mosque and Rumeli Fortress from the water.

Included

  • Skip-the-line entry to Dolmabahce Palace
  • Entrance to the Dolmabahce Palace Harem
  • Audio guide in 25 languages
  • Bosphorus sightseeing boat tour

Not Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Live tour guide

Enter Dolmabahce Palace with skip-the-ticket-line access and explore its magnificent halls with a 25-language audio guide.

Discover the Harem Section and stroll through the palace’s Bosphorus-side gardens.

Board the Dentur Bosphorus cruise at Kabataş Pier for a boat tour lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Admire waterfront landmarks such as Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace while sailing between Europe and Asia.

Visit the palace before or after your cruise, with a short walk between the two experiences.

Meeting point

Dentur Avrasya Kabataş Pier

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Mahallesi, Ömer Avni, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No:34, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Meet at Dentur Avrasya Kabataş Pier. Take the T1 tram line to Kabataş station; after exiting the station, you will find DENTUR on your right, just after the gas station. Please collect your round-trip boat ticket from the ONLINE TICKET COLLECTION window before boarding. Available time slots: 10:30, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45, 15:45, 16:45.

Get Directions

  • Entry ticket QR codes are sent by Istanbul Tourist Pass via a separate email after purchase.

  • The 25-language audio guide is provided via a link with your tickets and is not available on-site.

  • All visitors must pass a mandatory security check; waiting times may occur during busy hours.

  • Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. From Nov 1 to Mar 31, opening hours are approx. 09:00-17:00.

  • The Bosphorus sightseeing boat departs daily from Dentur Avrasya Kabataş Pier.

Reviews

4.6

Based on 114 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your entry ticket QR codes are sent by Istanbul Tourist Pass via a separate email after purchase.

Yes. A 25-language audio guide is provided via a link with your tickets.

No. All visitors must pass mandatory security checks, and waiting times may occur during busy hours.

Yes. Your ticket includes access to the Dolmabahce Palace Harem section.

Yes. The boat tour runs daily with multiple departures, making it easy to combine with the palace visit.

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