Istanbul’s palaces: Recommended tours & tickets

Travel by boat and discover the sights of the Bosphorus. Visit the Beylerbeyi Palace. Enjoy your coffee on Camlica Hill, which has a perfect view of the Bosphorus. For more than 1500 years Istanbul was the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. With one arm reaching out to Asia and the other to Europe, İstanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents.  CLOSED: Beylerbeyi Palace closed on Monday This tour is not operated on Monday

Experience the captivating history and legends of Ottoman Istanbul on a small-group guided tour. Enjoy priority admission with skip-the-line tickets and an expert local guide. Explore the famed Harem—the sultans’ private quarters—plus the Holy Relics, Imperial Kitchens, Royal Court, and stunning tulip-filled terraced gardens. Take in panoramic Bosphorus views over the city. Your guide will offer personalized tips on what to visit next, and you’ll benefit from convenient pickup at Galata Port or a central meeting point in Sultanahmet.

Explore the Dolmabahçe Palace (ticket not included) and get caught up in the royal past of Ottoman Empire. With this guided tour, visit the palace without waiting for the long queue. After visiting the palace, see both European & Asian sides and the most important highlights of the city on the boat cruise in 2 and a half hours. Also have an opportunity to visit an Ottoman palace on the Asian side of Istanbul.