Review Dolmabahce Palace Ticket

We initially rented audio guides, which are provided in exchange for a passport or ID. Since we didn't have either with us, we left a deposit of ₺2000 each. We got through quickly, there weren't any lines in the morning; we arrived around 10 AM, but it got much more crowded after us. First, we saw the palace. No photography is allowed inside, and it all felt rather uniform. Then we went to the harem, which was pretty much the same as the palace; there weren't any everyday items, like dishware or household objects. Next, we visited the art gallery, which featured works by Aivazovsky that he painted when he was in Istanbul in 1874, as well as many works by other artists. We left and went to the cafe for a snack. The food was generally decent, but the prices were above average for the city. We continued walking around the grounds and wanted to visit the Clock Museum, but it was closed, as was the Crystal Gallery. In the far corner of the garden, there were chickens and turkeys, and a peacock was roaming around. Lots of cats, too. Overall, we spent about 3 hours there. If the prices weren't a bit high, it would have been quite nice.

Since the admission ticket was expensive, I made sure to spend as much time as possible there, and I ended up staying for 4 hours! It was definitely a palace worth visiting! I was very satisfied with my time there and highly recommend it! However, I think it would be beneficial to go right when it opens. When I was leaving, the line was incredibly long!

the palace was on large grounds, so would have been good if the entrance was highlighted….actually eastern side. gardens and house, smaller museums are well worth the admission. can easily spend 3+ hours and lots of walking

If you can only visit one place, make it this one. The interior is incredibly spacious and visually stunning, with a grandeur that photos simply can't capture. It truly makes you feel like you've arrived in Europe. Even if it's expensive, you absolutely must go here. While you might not need to go inside other places, you'll regret it if you don't visit this one.

it was worth every penny!!!!! it was magical!!!! i lost words in every corner of the palace and i spent 4.5 hours there 😆😍i'm a solo traveler and glad that I purchased the ticket with audioguided & Harem section included through Klook. thanks!!!

We enjoyed the visit to both places a lot! It’s a pitty that taking pictures in the palace is prohibited as it’s an excellent piece of art, there are many rooms to visit and everything is very well preserved. Galata tower offers very nice views of the city, we went around 8 pm as earlier the queue was too long.

A magnificent palace by the Bosphorus, grand but not overwhelming. Gives you a look at the grandeur of Turkish leaders' past lives.

In Istanbul, the only places where I truly felt satisfied with what I paid were Topkapi Palace and Dolmabahçe Palace.
I would highly recommend taking your time to explore these two sites, as they are well worth it.

For other attractions, although I paid relatively high entrance fees, I personally felt that the experience did not quite match the cost. While I understand the importance of preserving history and culture, many places left me a bit underwhelmed in terms of value.

Also, possibly due to overtourism, most sites were very crowded, making it difficult to relax and fully enjoy the experience.

For me, Dolmabache palace is one place that is worth to pay for the entrance fee. The palace garden is so beautiful plus the majestic interiors of the palace itself. Though it is not allowed to take photos inside the palace, but it's fine.

The price was worth every penny, it's truly magnificent. A palace in front of the sea - so romantic! I also appreciated the Korean audio guide.
Ease of booking on Klook: It was incredibly convenient to easily pay with Naver Pay and have it automatically convert and calculate in Korean Won.
Experience: The cafe inside is nice, and the souvenir shop is great too. The AC in the souvenir shop is powerful and amazing!�