Istanbul Dolmabahçe Palace Private Tour with Transfers
Overview
Discover the 19th-20th century treasures of the Ottoman Empire on a private tour of Dolmabahçe Palace, the crown jewel of Istanbul European Side. Explore the Palace and Haram. Extended options: private transfers and tour of the Painting Museum.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
3-hour: Dolmabahçe Palace
Book a private tour of the Dolmabahçe Palace and Harem with nearby attractions.
4,5-hour: Dolmabahçe Palace with Transport
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 3-hour private tour of the Dolmabahçe Palace and Harem with nearby attractions.
4-hour: Dolmabahçe Palace & Painting Museum
Book a private tour of the Dolmabahçe Palace, Harem and Painting Museum with nearby attractions.
5,5-hour: Dolmabahçe Palace & Painting Museum with Transport
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour private tour of the Dolmabahçe Palace, Harem and Painting Museum with nearby attractions.
What's Included
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (4,5- and 5,5-hour options only)
- Regular tickets to the Dolmabahçe Palace with Harem (all options)
- Regular tickets to the Painting Museum (4- and 5,5-hour options only)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who fluent in the language of your choice
- Private Guided Tour of Dolmabahçe Palace with Tickets and Optional Transfers
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 3- and 4-hour options only)
- Guided tour of the Painting Museum (in 3- and 4,5-hour options only)
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “5,5H: Palace &Museum+Transport” and “4,5H: Dolmabahçe Palace+Transp”.
For the options “4H:Palace & Painting Museum” and “3H: Dolmabahçe Palace”.
Omer Avni Mah Inonu Caddesi
Gümüşsuyu, Taksim No:42, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Dolmabahce Palace
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Harem
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private transfer and tour of the Painting Museum are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
- Tickets to the Dolmabahçe Palace include admission to the Palace Museum, including the Selamlık, Harem and Painting Museum.Guided tour of the Painting Museum is included only in the extended 4 and 5,5-hour options.The guide will buy tickets on the spot, so you may have to wait in line. There are mandatory security checks.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are more than 26 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- The 4,5 and 5,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and may take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (4,5- and 5,5-hour options only).
- Regular tickets to the Dolmabahçe Palace with Harem (all options).
- Regular tickets to the Painting Museum (4- and 5,5-hour options only).
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who fluent in the language of your choice.
- Private Guided Tour of Dolmabahçe Palace with Tickets and Optional Transfers.
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 3- and 4-hour options only).
- Guided tour of the Painting Museum (in 3- and 4,5-hour options only).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Dolmabahçe Palace Private Tour with Transfers is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Dolmabahçe Palace Private Tour with Transfers will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (4,5- and 5,5-hour options only)
- Regular tickets to the Dolmabahçe Palace with Harem (all options)
- Regular tickets to the Painting Museum (4- and 5,5-hour options only)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who fluent in the language of your choice
- Private Guided Tour of Dolmabahçe Palace with Tickets and Optional Transfers
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 3- and 4-hour options only)
- Guided tour of the Painting Museum (in 3- and 4,5-hour options only)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private transfer and tour of the Painting Museum are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
- Tickets to the Dolmabahçe Palace include admission to the Palace Museum, including the Selamlık, Harem and Painting Museum.Guided tour of the Painting Museum is included only in the extended 4 and 5,5-hour options.The guide will buy tickets on the spot, so you may have to wait in line. There are mandatory security checks.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are more than 26 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- The 4,5 and 5,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and may take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
