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Guided Dolmabahce Palace Tour with Bosphorus Sunset Cruise in Istanbul

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Half-day trip from Istanbul visiting Dolmabahce Palace, Dolmabahce Mosque and Ciragan Palace. Operated by VELENA TRAVEL.

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Guided Dolmabahce Palace Tour with Bosphorus Sunset Cruise: Key Facts

Price	From $196 per person
Duration	4.5 hours
Languages	English
Tour type	Guided Tour
Booking	Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Guided Dolmabahce Palace Tour with Bosphorus Sunset Cruise

Half-day trip from Istanbul visiting Dolmabahce Palace, Dolmabahce Mosque and Ciragan Palace. Operated by VELENA TRAVEL.

4.5 hours

English

$196

Free cancellation

Full description

A half-day trip out of Istanbul taking in Dolmabahce Palace, Dolmabahce Mosque, Ciragan Palace and Ortakoy. The longest stop is Dolmabahce Palace, at about 2 hours. There are 16 stops in all.

The running order is Dolmabahce Palace (2h), then Dolmabahce Mosque (15 min), then Ciragan Palace (5 min), then Ortakoy (5 min), then Bosphorus Bridge (5 min), and on from there.

The price covers pick - up and drop off services form / to your hotel (Fatih and Taksim Areas only), Entrance ticket for Dolmabahce Palace, 2.5-Hours cruise on a luxury yacht and Professional tour guide. It does not cover alcoholic Beverages and Tips and Gratitues, so budget for those separately.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

5 pickup location options

Daru Sultan Hotels Galata, Sultanahmet, Galataport Istanbul, Sirkeci Train Station, Taksim Square

Van

(1 hour)

Dolmabahce Palace

Visit, Guided tour (2 hours)

Dolmabahce Mosque

Visit, Guided tour, Walk (15 minutes)

Ciragan Palace

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

Ortakoy

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

Bosphorus Bridge

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

Arnavutköy

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

Bebek, Istanbul

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

Rumeli Fortress

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

Anatolian Fortress

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

Beylerbeyi Palace

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

Uskudar

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

Maiden's Tower

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

Golden Horn

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

Galata Bridge

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

Galataport Istanbul

Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

5 drop-off locations

Taksim Square, Sultanahmet, Daru Sultan Hotels Galata, Sirkeci Train Station, Galataport Istanbul

Includes

Pick - up and drop off services form / to your hotel (Fatih and Taksim Areas only)
Entrance ticket for Dolmabahce Palace
2.5-Hours cruise on a luxury yacht
Professional tour guide
Light snacks
Cookies, delicious Turkish baklava
Fresh seasonal fruits platter
Homemade lemonade in summer months and fresh fruit juice in winter months, tea and coffee2.5-Hour Bosphorus cruise on a 25 meters luxury yacht

Excludes

Alcoholic Beverages
Tips and Gratitues

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Secure payment

Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Duration 4.5 hours

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Live tour guide

English

Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price

Starting from $196

$196

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Free cancellation

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Secure payment

Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Pick - up and drop off services form / to your hotel (Fatih and Taksim Areas only), Entrance ticket for Dolmabahce Palace, 2.5-Hours cruise on a luxury yacht, Professional tour guide, Light snacks, Cookies, delicious Turkish baklava, Fresh seasonal fruits platter, Homemade lemonade in summer months and fresh fruit juice in winter months, tea and coffee2.5-Hour Bosphorus cruise on a 25 meters luxury yacht

The duration of the Guided Dolmabahce Palace Tour with Bosphorus Sunset Cruise is typically 4.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.

For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.

Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.

Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.

We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.

Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.

After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.

We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.

Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.

Starting from$196Free cancellation