Dolmabahce Palace and the Best of Besiktas District
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.
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What's included in Dolmabahce Palace and the Best of Besiktas District
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Professional Licenced Tourist Guidance Service
- Entry Tickets (Approximately 30 Euros)
- Foods and Drinks
- Transportation
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important Note: The guide will only provide “tourist guidance service” in accordance with the legal guidelines in Türkiye.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Use "T1 Kabataş-Bağcılar Tram Line" and exit at "Sirkeci" station if you are staying in Galata/Pera, Taksim, Sultanahmet or Laleli areas. Use "Marmaray" and exit at "Sirkeci" underground station and follow gate number "1", if you are staying on Asian side. For help, contact with me via Whatsapp.
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Ticket Redemption
During our meeting, my official tourist guidance license will be hanging on my neck. Please don't hesitate to call me or write to me via WhatsApp if you cannot find the meeting point.
