Dolmabahce Palace

About this experience

Dolmabahce Palace
Present your passport + e-ticket for direct verification and access.
Hagia Sophia
Present your e-ticket for direct verification and access.;Dolmabahce Palace
Location of use: Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Cd., 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye ticket gate
Time of use: 09:00~16:00(Tue–Sun);Closed on Mondays.;Last admission: 1 hour before closing.;Special holidays or early closure.
Hagia Sophia
Location of use: Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Square No:1, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Türkiye gate
Time of use: 09:00~18:00(Operating hours may change frequently.);Check the official website for operating hours;The e-ticket can be used once within its expiration date.;The park will be closed for 1 hour on Friday noon for prayers. Please;Avoid prayer times.;Dolmabahce Palace: Passport required for free audio guide collection. Dress code applies. See notes for details.
Hagia Sophia: Dress code applies. Please check the notes for details.

What's included

• Ticket
• About this Product
• · What's included: Ticket
• · What's included: Admission ticket to the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque; Access to the second floor only
• Additional information on inclusions
• - Hagia Sophia digital audio guide (download on mobile): https://audio.arvadmc.com/tour-detail?value=1. [Free service, no refund for unused]

How to use

1. Show Mobile Ticket
2. At Redemption Counter

What to expect

Dolmabahce Palace is located in the new city of Istanbul, also commonly known as the new palace of the Ottoman Empire. The palace is tall, broad and magnificent, vaguely revealing the splendor and wealth of the once prosperous Ottoman Empire. "Dolmabahce" in Turkish means courtyard built with earth. This palace was built by Mohammed II on the original port structure in the mid-19th century. It is located on the waterfront and has beautiful scenery. It is attached to the European coast of the Bosphorus Strait. The seat of government in Sudan. The extravagant European palace palace architectural style adopts the European palace style. The mature architectural level makes the palace wall 600 meters long, the inner wall is covered with gold leaf, and the main body is made of white marble and Egyptian alabaster, which is extremely luxurious. Through an ornately decorated gate, you enter the palace surrounded by gardens. The flowers and trees in the garden are carefully cared for. There is also a baroque clock tower in the garden. It is speculated that this clock tower also served as a warning tower. effect. Since the palace is still used by government agencies, there are still guards standing guard at the entrance, and the access control is strict. Follow the tour guide to visit the palace The palace is mainly composed of two parts, namely the Palace of Ceremonies (Selamlık), the Harem and the Court of Concubines (Haremlik), with a total of 285 rooms, 43 halls and 6 Turkish baths, which are magnificent masterpiece. You must visit both places on a guided tour and cannot walk alone. The tour is generally divided into two lines. The tour guides are all in English or Turkish. Basically, the tour time of each line is about 30-40 minutes. If you are pressed for time, it is recommended to only visit the Palace of Etiquette. After entering the Palace of Etiquette and Crystal Stairs from the main entrance of the palace, the first thing to visit is the Palace of Etiquette. There are reception halls for receiving envoys from various countries, waiting rooms, rooms for secret meetings with government officials, bathrooms and children's rooms. The crystal lamps that decorate the interior are luxuriously shining, and the Turkish carpets, crystal candlesticks, ivory, gold and decorations presented by various countries are also worth watching carefully. In particular, the stair hall here, the pillars supporting the stair handrails are made of crystal, so it is called "crystal ladder". When sunlight enters the interior from the glass curtain ceiling, it presents a dazzling scene. The crystal lamp hanging down from the ceiling weighs about 2.5 tons and is crystal produced in Pacala, France. The luxurious emperor hall is the emperor hall walking from the stair hall, which is also a large and luxurious room in the palace. The sultan's coronation is held here, and you can see the sultan's throne inlaid with gold. The crystal lamp hanging from the big dome was presented to Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. It has 750 light bulbs and weighs 4.5 tons. It is the largest crystal chandelier in the world. In addition, the Red Room, the Ambassador's Room and the Sultan's bathroom also remember to pay attention to appreciate it. After the Harem and the Court of Concubines left the Palace of Etiquette, the Harem occupies most of the northern part of the palace. This is a place where men are not allowed to enter except for the sultan and the prince. This harem is separated from the previous imperial hall by an iron gate. The rooms here are decorated in different styles according to the preferences of the concubines, which are filled with a strong Western style. For example, the Yellow Hall is the place where the ladies of the harem meet. This is a large room in the harem. The rooms of the first lady to the fourth lady are arranged in order in the concubine's bedroom. There is a children's room at the back of the bedroom, and everything is small and exquisite,

Things to note

• Digital audio guide (download on mobile): https://audio.arvadmc.com/tour-detail?value=1
• Wear modest, comfortable clothing that covers shoulders and knees, along with comfortable closed-toe shoes
• Free for children under 8. ID required.
• Updates may occur without prior notice
• After your visit, please return it at the exit gate
• - Most attractions in Türkiye have dress code requirements
• Dolmabahce Palace audio guide languages available: Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish
• Hagia Sophia mosque, formerly known as the Hagia Sophia cathedral
• Please refer to the actual services provided at the attraction
• If you do not use it, we regret that a refund cannot be issued
• Please refer to the official disclosure
• - Children must be accompanied by an adult and may be required to present a valid passport or ID at the entrance for age verification.
• Thank you for your understanding.
• Refunds are not available if you don't use them
• Free for children under 6
• Thank you for your understanding.) You can also download in advance:
• Please scan the QR code to access them after entry
• Please dress appropriately and respect the religious customs of the destination country
• Actual opening dates and hours may be adjusted or closed due to seasons, weather, special holidays, etc
• - The church is temporarily closed during prayer time
• If the attraction stops offering free audio guides, we also regret that a refund cannot be issued
• - Child policy:
• Before ticket verification, please show your passport at the small booth near the main entrance to rent the audio guide
• No additional notice will be given for any discrepancies caused by official time adjustments
• - The attraction offers audio guides
• Failure to comply will result in denied entry.
• Currently available languages: Mandarin, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Indonesian, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Uzbek. (- Audio guides are p
• Normal admission resumes after prayer ends.
• Child Policy:
• Male guests should ensure their shoulders and knees are covered
• If you cannot find it, please ask staff for assistance by saying "audio guide". (Please note that the ticket booth does not provide audio guide rental services.) The audio guide is provided free of charge by the attraction
• - Women must always wear long, loose-fitting clothing that covers their arms and legs, along with a headscarf
• No refunds will be issued if the attraction stops offering free audio guides
• Sleeveless tops, shorts, off-shoulder dresses, and open-toe footwear are prohibited.
• - Please check the official website for the attraction's operating dates and hours
• Dolmabahce Palace
• Please check the official website for daily opening hours before your visit.
• Information disclosed on external websites is for reference only
• - The last entry is 30 minutes before closing time
• Note:
• Please note that you need to present a valid ID/passport to obtain the audio guide
• Language offerings may change

Terms & conditions

- Please check the official website for the attraction's operating dates and hours. Information disclosed on external websites is for reference only. Actual opening dates and hours may be adjusted or closed due to seasons, weather, special holidays, etc. No additional notice will be given for any discrepancies caused by official time adjustments. Please refer to the official disclosure. Thank you for your understanding.
Hagia Sophia mosque, formerly known as the Hagia Sophia cathedral
- The church is temporarily closed during prayer time. Normal admission resumes after prayer ends.
Child Policy:
Free for children under 8. ID required.
Note:
- Women must always wear long, loose-fitting clothing that covers their arms and legs, along with a headscarf. Male guests should ensure their shoulders and knees are covered. Failure to comply will result in denied entry.
- The attraction offers audio guides. Please scan the QR code to access them after entry. Currently available languages: Mandarin, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Indonesian, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Uzbek. (- Audio guides are provided free by the attraction. Refunds are not available if you don't use them. No refunds will be issued if the attraction stops offering free audio guides. Thank you for your understanding.) You can also download in advance:
Digital audio guide (download on mobile): https://audio.arvadmc.com/tour-detail?value=1
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahce Palace audio guide languages available: Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish. Language offerings may change. Please refer to the actual services provided at the attraction. Updates may occur without prior notice. Please note that you need to present a valid ID/passport to obtain the audio guide. Before ticket verification, please show your passport at the small booth near the main entrance to rent the audio guide. After your visit, please return it at the exit gate. If you cannot find it, please ask staff for assistance by saying "audio guide". (Please note that the ticket booth does not provide audio guide rental services.) The audio guide is provided free of charge by the attraction. If you do not use it, we regret that a refund cannot be issued. If the attraction stops offering free audio guides, we also regret that a refund cannot be issued. Thank you for your understanding.
- Most attractions in Türkiye have dress code requirements. Please dress appropriately and respect the religious customs of the destination country. Wear modest, comfortable clothing that covers shoulders and knees, along with comfortable closed-toe shoes. Sleeveless tops, shorts, off-shoulder dresses, and open-toe footwear are prohibited.
- Child policy:
Free for children under 6
- Children must be accompanied by an adult and may be required to present a valid passport or ID at the entrance for age verification.
- The last entry is 30 minutes before closing time. Please check the official website for daily opening hours before your visit. Dolmabahce Palace Present your passport + e-ticket for direct verification and access. Hagia Sophia Present your e-ticket for direct verification and access. Dolmabahce Palace Location of use: Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Cd., 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye ticket gate Time of use: 09:00~16:00(Tue–Sun);Closed on Mondays.;Last admission: 1 hour before closing.;Special holidays or early closure. Hagia Sophia Location of use: Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Square No:1, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Türkiye gate Time of use: 09:00~18:00(Operating hours may change frequently.);Check the official website for operating hours;The e-ticket can be used once within its expiration date.;The park will be closed for 1 hour on Friday noon for prayers. Please;Avoid prayer times. Dolmabahce Palace: Passport required for free audio guide collection. Dress code applies. See notes for details. Hagia Sophia: Dress code applies. Please check the notes for details.