Starting from 1856, the palace hosted six successive sultans—Sultan Abdülmecid (1839–1861), Sultan Abdülaziz (1861–1876), Sultan Murad V (1876), Sultan Abdülhamid II (1876–1909), Sultan Mehmed V Reşad (1909–1918), and Sultan Mehmed VI Vahideddin (1918–1922)—as well as the last Caliph, Abdülmecid (1922–1924).
Following the proclamation of the Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed in the palace intermittently for a total of four years between 1927 and 1938, conducting his official work and ultimately passing away there. The palace served as the presidential residence during İsmet İnönü's term until 1949, and in 1984, it was opened to visitors as a museum-palace, restored to its original layout and furnishings from the Ottoman era.
What's included
Dolmabahce Palace Harem Section "skip the line" all day valid ticket
Audio Guide - with 15 languages
Dolmabahce Palace Garden "skip the line" all day valid ticket
Dolmabahce Palace Selamlik Section "skip the line" all day valid ticket
In-person tour guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
You cannot bypass the security line
What to expect
Dolmabahce Palace
Admission ticket included
With your "skip the line" tickets and audio guide with the variety of 15 languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Greek, Portugese, Korean, Japanese, Dutch, Turkish, Serbian and Arabic) you will be wandering around the palace corridors, rooms and gardens listening to the stories of the sultans. The Ottoman architecture will amaze you with its extravagant embellishments and powerful aura.
The incredibly detailed architecture of the Dolmabahce Palace will take your breath away with the history it witnessed.
Book your tickets early to secure your fast track entrance.
