Istanbul Guided Dolmabahçe Palace and Sunset Bosphorus Tour
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy the Ottoman architecture by visiting the Dolmabahçe palace, and learn about our glorious history. In this tour, you will get to have a look to the history by being where it happened. Our professional tour guide will make sure that you learn everything you want/need to know personally.
Then join our sunset cruise, which you will be on board an elegant yacht and enjoy the magnificent views as you nibble through snacks, lemonade and Turkish tea. As you pass through the heritage sites on Bosphorus, our guide will provide context. After a tiring day in the Istanbul, you can relax and enjoy the sunset from the best possible location on Bosphorus; the Maiden's tower. Enjoy the sunset above the Golden Horn as the Old Town turns into a silhouette.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for people with vertigo.
Not recommended for people prone to sea-sickness.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Dolmabahce Palace
Our professional tour guide will explain the Dolmabahçe palace, an ottoman palace, and where our beloved leader passed away. The palace was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire and is now a museum. We will tour the palace’s grand halls, lavish gardens, and opulent furnishings, learning about its fascinating history along the way.
The Cıragan Palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdulaziz and designed by the architect Sarkis Balyan. It is located in the place of a former wooden summer palace built by Selim Ill in 1800. In the course of the palace's construction the wooden structure and the nearby Besiktas Mevlevihane were destroyed. Cıragan's construction was completed in 1871. The palace is made of marble and is spread out over a total area of 80,000 square meters. After Abdelaziz was deposed, he was imprisoned here for years together with his family. After Murat V was deposed, he was also imprisoned here in a similar fashion for 29 years with his family. After the declaration of the Second Constitutional Monarchy in 1908, the palace was used as the House of Parliament, however it was damaged by fire in 1910. The palace grounds were transferred to the Besiktas Sports Club and were used for some time as the Seref Stadium. Toward the beginning of the 1990's the palace was restored and reopened as a luxury hotel.
What‘s Included
A pleasant tour accompanied by an experienced guide
Cookies, baklava, turkish tea, lemonade, fruit plates and water
Restroom on board
Alcoholic Beverages
Transfer services
Entry/admission to Dolmabahçe
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Istanbul Guided Dolmabahçe Palace and Sunset Bosphorus Tour
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Experience and Highly Recommend
Flyer36586533942,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cruise was absolutely the best!! The service was excellent, with free snacks along the way. Surprisingly, even though I get sea sick, I made it out ok. The pilot of the ship was excellent! One of the staff on board, Nour, added to that great experience by helping us out with being welcomed. This was truly a Turkish delight!
Nur
veronikakV9035UH,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great staff (thank you nur) Good care of passangers (eat and drink) Easy to comunicate and find guid English speaker was also good
Beautiful experience
497tahirg,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. Nour & her team was amazing!
Good
Trail04110233006,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tuyet với 🥰🥰🥰🥰 quality team good experience
Very pleasant moment
Michel L,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Modern and clean boat. Silent, it makes the ride pleasant. Little tasteful attentions during the outing. Clear and precise explanations. Staff smiling and attentive.
Bougie yacht with astounding views of bosphorus
752rutag,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience was amazing yacht was pristine very bougie with lovely food snack guide hospitable with lots of historical information
Spring cruise 2026
sagard789,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great experience and amazing guided tour with great hospitality
Spring cruise 2026
SAGAR D,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really amazing cruise and great hospitality
Wonderful experience
mikejT5102ZE,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved this tour! The Dolmabahçe Palace visit was stunning, and the sunset cruise on the Bosphorus was pure magic. Special thanks to Betül on the boat — she was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience memorable. Highly recommend!
Very nice!
390anama,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nail & Betul were very kind and helpful!
From €130.00
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