Private Tour for Dolmabahce Palace & Asian Side & Food Markets
This 6 hrs tour offers history, culture and marvelous scenery. Get incredible views of the city's outstanding buildings, fortresses, Ottoman waterfront mansions, and lush gardens. Learn about the history of the opulent Dolmabahce Palace. Dive into the colorful world of spices and aromatic herbs in Spice Market. Marvel at the 19th century Neo Classical and Art Nouveau architecture in Karaköy
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Private Guiding Service
Pickup included
What's included in Private Tour for Dolmabahce Palace & Asian Side & Food Markets
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
A beautiful palace from 19th century blending different architectural features such suc Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical. It served as administrative center of the Ottoman Empire until 1922.
Besiktas
The lively neighbourhood of Besiktas is the district where we will be visiting Dolmabahce Palace and see the famous stadium of Besiktas football team.
Spice Market known as Egyptian bazaar in Turkish is one of the oldest covered bazaar in Istanbul. During the Ottoman period It remained a hub of trade for centuries with goods brought in from the Anatolian heartland and former Ottoman dominions, from the Balkans to the Arabian peninsula on sale. It is the best place to taste Turkish delights, various spices, nuts and dried fruits
Inclusions
- Meeting at the Hotel (alternatively)
- Private Tour
- Private Guiding Service by an Expert Tour Guide
- Skip-the-Line Priority
- Lunch & Drinks
- Museum tickets
- Public ferry tickets
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We can pick up from centrally located Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Karakoy and Taksim hotels, for non-central hotels MEETING POINT can be set by guest after booking. For the cruise passengers this tour can be operated as Shore Excursion tour from GalataPort for cruisers.
Meeting Points
- The meeting point is the main entrance of the Dolmabahçe palace right before the security check point. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name on it. Please look for your name.
- Our guide will meet you at your hotel, provided that it is centrally located areas such as Sultanahmet, Eminönü, Karaköy, Beşiktaş, and Taksim. Please make sure to note your hotel information during the booking process.
End Points
- The tour will end at Eminönü Square, one of the popular spots in Istanbul. This location is a hub for ferries, buses, and trams. Your guide will provide you with the necessary information and assist you with your return to the hotel if your hotel is centrally located.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence approximately 5 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
