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Dolmabahçe Palace and Naval Museum Tour
Dolmabahçe Palace and the Naval Museum right next door in the morning: a short route for groups who want to be back at school or work in the afternoon.
- Duration
- About 5 hours
- Tour type
- Istanbul city tour · Half day
- Departure
- Istanbul
- Catalogue
- Page 9
The price is prepared according to your dates, group size and preferences.
About the tour
You tour Dolmabahçe Palace on the Bosphorus with a guide. The palace is one of the key places of the late Ottoman period and the early years of the Republic.
You then move on to the Beşiktaş Naval Museum, a few minutes away, and return at midday.
Send us your dates and group size for Dolmabahçe and the Naval Museum and we will tailor the programme to your group.
Tour programme
Times follow the programme in the catalogue; there may be small changes depending on traffic, weather and the group's pace.
Programme for the day
Departure
Dolmabahçe Palace with a guide
Beşiktaş Naval Museum
Departure for the return journey
Arrival
Places to see
Dolmabahçe Palace
Built between 1843 and 1853 on the orders of Sultan Abdülmecid by Garabet and Nigoğayos Balyan of the Balyan family. The palace has 285 rooms and 46 halls, and Atatürk died here on 10 November 1938. Today it is run as a museum by the Directorate of National Palaces.
Clock Tower and palace gardens
The Dolmabahçe Clock Tower was built between 1890 and 1895 by the palace architect Sarkis Balyan on the orders of Sultan Abdülhamid II. The 27-metre tower can be visited together with the gardens in front of Dolmabahçe Palace and the Bosphorus shore.
Naval Museum
The Istanbul Naval Museum, near the Beşiktaş pier, was founded in 1897 by the Minister of the Navy, Bozcaadalı Hasan Hüsnü Pasha. Its new building, opened in 2013, displays artefacts from Ottoman maritime history, a banner belonging to Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha and the Historic Galley from the 16th–17th century.
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What's covered and notes
Included in the programme
- Guided tour of Dolmabahçe Palace
Good to know
- The price is prepared according to your dates, group size and preferences, and is sent to you in writing together with the included services.
Who is it for?
- School and student groupsA pace suited to the age group, planned together with the teacher and group leader.
- History and culture enthusiastsDiscover historic and cultural heritage on site, with a guide's commentary.
- Friends and associationsTransport and programme planning from a single source for large groups.
Practical information
Best time to go
As the programme is mostly indoors in museums, it can be done all year round; still, spring and autumn in Istanbul are mild while winter is cool and rainy, so the spring months are more comfortable for the outdoor sections.
What to bring and know
- Photography is restricted inside Dolmabahçe Palace.
- There are security checks at museum entrances, so carry ID and avoid bringing large bags.
- The programme involves a lot of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Dolmabahçe and the Naval Museum as a school trip
A short but effective trip for classes studying the history of the Republic and Atatürk. It is planned so that students can be back in class in the afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
Which parts of the palace do we visit?
The sections open to visitors and the visiting rules depend on the palace administration's arrangements on that date. Current information is given in the quote.
When is the best time for Dolmabahçe and the Naval Museum?
As the programme is mostly indoors in museums, it can be done all year round; still, spring and autumn in Istanbul are mild while winter is cool and rainy, so the spring months are more comfortable for the outdoor sections.
What is included in the price?
What is covered for transport, guiding, admission fees and meals is stated in writing in the quote, according to your dates, group size and preferences. Services marked as extras in the catalogue are charged separately.
Can you pick us up from our school or organisation?
The departure point is planned according to the group's location. Whether pick-up from your school, workplace or another point you choose is possible is confirmed at the quote stage.
How can I get a quote for the Dolmabahçe and Naval Museum tour?
You can fill in the form on this page, message us on WhatsApp or call 0212 232 09 80. Sharing your dates, group size and, if applicable, your school or organisation details will speed up the quote.
What group sizes is it organised for?
The programme can be planned for anything from individual participants to large school and corporate groups. As the number of people determines vehicle and guide planning, simply state it in your quote request.
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