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Majestic Dolmabahce Palace and the Best of Besiktas District

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Elegant buildings, once belonged to Ottoman princes
Mussels are among many street foods we can try in Besiktas
Local products in Besiktas's bazaar area
A detail from 19th-century Ottoman imperial caique
One of the main enterances of Dolmabahce Palace

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Overview

During this route, you will experience probably the most opulent Ottoman place and gain deep understanding of its history. Moreover, you will visit little-known (by tourists) gem, the Naval Museum. To add the diversity of this route, we will see some great paintings of Ottoman and European masters. After finishing historical aspects, we will observe and take part in the contemporary life of Istanbul's citizens, either by tasting or drinking as they are doing or by enjoying the fast-paced life of the city nearby the Bosphorus.

What's Included

  • Professional Licenced Tourist Guidance Service
  • Entry Tickets (Approximately 30 Euros)
  • Foods and Drinks
  • Transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Hoca Paşa
Ankara Caddesi, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Dolmabahce Mosque

This 1853-dated mosque, designed by a famous Ottoman Armenian architect, displays several aspects of westernisation in Ottoman world. Its external appearance as well as its sober and palatial interior design will be topics to discuss in our first sightseeing point.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dolmabahce Palace

Definitely majestic, the major 19th-century palace of the Ottoman dynasty, contains suprisingly well-protected interiors, which can easily rival the Palace of Versailles. Due to its vast size, we will visit the "State Rooms" section of the palace. This is the most opulent section and terminates with a breathtaking hall, that has no equal elsewhere in the world in 19th century. Entry to the less opulent "Harem/Family Rooms" depends on the consensus of the group.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

National Painting Museum

Located in the former Palace of Crown Prince, National Palaces Painting Museum contains over 550 paintings once decorated the walls of Ottoman palaces. Housing masters such as Ayvazovski, Zonaro, Seker Ahmed Pasha, Halife Abdulmecid Efendi; these paintings are among the best of 19th century Ottoman art.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Naval Museum

Naval Museum in Istanbul presents a unique collection of naval & maritime history. The Ottoman galley in this museum is the only surviving original galley in the world. Moreover, collection of historic imperial caiques is impressive collection of maritime history and definitely worth seeing. Diving suits collection is one of the richest in the world and other items of interest are making Istanbul's Naval Museum worth visiting.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Besiktas

Besiktas district is an ideal place to discover Istanbul's contemporary life with its cafes, pubs, restaurants, street foods, galleries and pier. We will discover the daily life in Istanbul by visiting various locations depending on your preferences.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Important Note: The guide will only provide “tourist guidance service” in accordance with the legal guidelines in Türkiye.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Majestic Dolmabahce Palace and the Best of Besiktas District?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Majestic Dolmabahce Palace and the Best of Besiktas District?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Professional Licenced Tourist Guidance Service.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entry Tickets (Approximately 30 Euros).
  • Foods and Drinks.
  • Transportation.
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The minimum age to participate is 18..

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Accessibility information for the Majestic Dolmabahce Palace and the Best of Besiktas District is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Important Note: The guide will only provide “tourist guidance service” in accordance with the legal guidelines in Türkiye.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Majestic Dolmabahce Palace and the Best of Besiktas District will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Professional Licenced Tourist Guidance Service
  • Entry Tickets (Approximately 30 Euros)
  • Foods and Drinks
  • Transportation

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Important Note: The guide will only provide “tourist guidance service” in accordance with the legal guidelines in Türkiye.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

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