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

Discover the history and myths of Ottoman Istanbul with a small-group guided tour Get priority admission tickets and avoid long lines with an expert guide Witness the Harem with your own eyes, the private quarters and home of the Sultans. See the Holy Relics, Imperial Kitchens, Royal Court, and the terraced gardens with tulips. Admire incredible views of the Bosphorus as you look out over the city Get tips from your guide at the end of the tour about what to see next

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.