Treasures of Istanbul: Dolmabahçe Palace with Historian (in a Small Group)
About this experience
Join us on a journey to the most luxurious and grandiose palace in the city - Dolmabahçe. Built in Baroque and Rococo style, it can easily dazzle you with its splendor. During the excursion, you will learn about the life of the father of the Turkish nation - Atatürk, intriguing facts about the sultans and Istanbul, and of course, the history of the palace!
What to Expect
A Palace Like No Other
Dolmabahçe captivates with its exterior and interior decoration. We will tell you and show what makes it unique for Ottoman architecture. The palace complex has a huge territory, with 12 gates ranging from monumental to delicate, leading straight to the Bosphorus.
You will see:
- Parks, fountains, and blooming alleys
- Dazzling marble facades, arches, and colonnades
- Palace interiors: room decorations, halls, harem, library
- Collection of Aivazovsky's paintings
- Nicholas I's sword and the bearskin he gave to one of the sultans
- Bohemian crystal chandelier - Queen Victoria's gift, weighing 4.5 tons!
- The majestic Bosphorus
History of the Complex
You will hear about the lives of the Ottomans here and about Mustafa Kemal Atatürk - the founder of the republic and the main reformer, who lived and worked in Dolmabahçe. We will talk about the lifestyle of the sultans and discuss what led the empire to decline.
Organizational Details
- Entrance tickets for Dolmabahçe are paid separately - 1050 lira
- I or another guide from our team will conduct the tour for you
