Istanbul Tour: Dolmabahce Palace & Bosphorus

Experience the opulence of Dolmabahce Palace and learn about Istanbul’s Ottoman history. Enjoy a relaxing Bosphorus Yacht Cruise for stunning waterfront views and a unique perspective of the city.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dolmabahce Palace - Dolmabahçe Palace is a magnificent palace located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the most significant architectural and historical landmarks in the city. Here’s some information about Dolmabahçe Palace:
    History: Construction of Dolmabahçe Palace began in 1843 and was completed in 1856. It served as the main administrative…
What's Included
  • Entrance tickets of Dolmabahce Palace
  • Hotel pick up and Drop off Taksim and Fatih
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Fruits
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Explore the rich history of Istanbul by visiting the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace with a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy the city’s wonders on a serene Bosphorus yacht cruise, where you can view Istanbul’s landmarks from the water and make a brief stop at Kanlica Village.
Start your day with a half-day tour that includes a visit to Dolmabahce Palace, the…

Location
Dolmabahce Palace
Visnezade Mahallesi, Dolmabahce Cd
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mikeox1667pb
Aug 19, 2025
Wonderful - Fantastic experience with the company. Very professional knowledgeable and attentive to our questions and queries.
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Ias-kc
Aug 19, 2025
Great tour! - Informative tour. Guide was knowledgeable and explained everything very well. We enjoyed it a lot. The boat tour at the end was a great way to finish!
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Bret_b
Jul 19, 2025
A wonderful cruise followed by a tour with a fantastic guide! - This was a delightful cruise on a small yacht with ample room to move around easily and comfortably. We experienced views that were only possible from the water and were truly magnificent. After we docked we were met at the pier by our tour guide Murat who walked us over to the Palace and gave us a truly magnificent tour. The palace was reasonably interesting (we found Topkapi to be a much more fascinating place which we toured earlier in the week) but in our 7 days in Istanbul Murat was the best tour guide we encountered. He was a font of knowledge of Istanbul's history and was also able to pointi out some of the amazing artistic and cultural aspects of the palace. He was attentive to our needs such as restrooms and gift shops, and even made the arrangements to get us our ride back to our hotel. Murat made this part of our day truly special.
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Gautham
May 4, 2025
Great Service and Knowledgable Guide - Experience was really good. Sinan did an excellent job and was quite knowledgeable. I would highly recommend people to take this tour. They picked you up from the hotel and even dropped you back at a place of your choosing. Hotel arranged this tour and they did a good job with it.
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Kevin_w
Apr 9, 2025
Dress warm for the boat... - Dress warm for the boat ride if you're going in April. The lines weren't too long. We had a very nice time.
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W2756okethana
Jan 2, 2025
Best part of our trip - I adored the guide and he made the trip so much better. The sights were stunning and I’m so glad I got to step foot on the Asian side during my trip.
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Zississ2022
Jan 1, 2025
Good guide, excellent service - Our experience on the Bosphorus boat trip was nothing short of exceptional, thanks to Serdar, our remarkable guide. The guide's knowledge of the Bosphorus, brought the region's rich culture to life with engaging stories and insights. Whether it was the grandeur of the palaces, the charm of the old wooden houses, or the significance of the straits in global history, every detail was shared with clarity and passion. In short, our guide made the Bosphorus boat trip the highlight of our visit. We recommend this tour and our good guide to anyone looking to explore the beauty and history of Istanbul from the water.
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Colin
Jan 1, 2025
Amazing tour and great guide - Amazing tour of the Bosphorus strait. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and explained points of interest on both sides.
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U7874wdbrunoc
Dec 31, 2024
Nice trip on the Bosphore - Nice people nice boat nice service nice visit with fun and instructive speech. Don’t miss the Yogurt during the break… .
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Juliana_s
Aug 16, 2025
Good tour - Everything went well, comprehensive explanation at the Palace, and excellent boat ride at the Bosphorus. The only thing is that between the Palace tour and the boat we had to wait a lot. Need to adjust timing.
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From $158
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).