Itinerary
- Dolmabahce Palace: The Dolmabahce Palace visit does not include hosted entry or a guided highlights tour. Explore the Dolmabahce Palace and Harem at your own pace with a professionally prepared audio guide available in 25 languages. The palace is open daily (except Mondays) between 09:00 and 17:00.
- Basilica Cistern: The Basilica Cistern visit does not include hosted entry or a guided highlights tour. You can explore independently with a professionally prepared audio guide available in 25 languages. The cistern is open daily from 09:00 to 18:30.
Includes
- Unlimited time in both Dolmabahce Palace and Basilica Cistern
- Access to the Dolmabahce Palace Harem section
- Skip-the-ticket-line QR code entry to Dolmabahce Palace
- Skip-the-ticket-line online ticket entry to Basilica Cistern
- Audio guide available in 25 languages
- Guided Tours
Details
Explore Istanbul’s Highlights: Dolmabahce Palace & Basilica Cistern Combo!
Visit the elegant Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman sultans, known for its grand halls, crystal chandeliers, and Bosphorus view. Then explore the mysterious Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground structure supported by marble columns and guarded by the legendary Medusa heads.
Admissions are included in this pass.
An audio guide is included and available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Urdu, and Croatian.
Operating hours:
Dolmabahce Palace: 09:00 - 17:00 (closed Mondays)
Basilica Cistern: 09:00 - 18:30
This combo ticket offers a seamless way to explore Istanbul’s cultural heritage at your own pace, perfect for history lovers and curious travelers!
Visit the elegant Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman sultans, known for its grand halls, crystal chandeliers, and Bosphorus view. Then explore the mysterious Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground structure supported by marble columns and guarded by the legendary Medusa heads.
Admissions are included in this pass.
An audio guide is included and available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Urdu, and Croatian.
Operating hours:
Dolmabahce Palace: 09:00 - 17:00 (closed Mondays)
Basilica Cistern: 09:00 - 18:30
This combo ticket offers a seamless way to explore Istanbul’s cultural heritage at your own pace, perfect for history lovers and curious travelers!
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
