Itinerary
- Beylerbeyi Palace: Explore the Beylerbeyi Palace easily by purchasing the Skip the Line ticket. With this special access, you can use an Audio Guide to learn the details about the palace as you tour it at your own pace.
You can visit at any time during opening hours and spend as long as you like, although a visit of about 2 hours is recommended. Please note that the palace is closed on Mondays. The ticket office opens at 09:00 and closes at 17:00.
Includes
- Audio guide available in 25 languages
- Skip the Line Entry Ticket for Beylerbeyi Palace
- Tips
- Gratuities
Details
Beylerbeyi Palace stands on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, quietly showing the elegant side of Ottoman history. It was built between 1863 and 1865 by Sultan Abdulaziz as a summer residence, where important guests like Empress Eugénie of France and Emperor Franz Joseph were welcomed.
The palace has two main parts, the Mabeyn and the Harem. Inside, you can see glittering crystal chandeliers, soft Hereke carpets, fine porcelains, and decorations that mix Eastern and Western styles in a unique way. The marble walls, wooden ceilings, and calm sea view make it one of the most beautiful palaces in Istanbul.
Don’t miss this timeless experience in one of the most graceful palaces of the Bosphorus.
An audio guide is included and available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Urdu, and Croatian.
The palace has two main parts, the Mabeyn and the Harem. Inside, you can see glittering crystal chandeliers, soft Hereke carpets, fine porcelains, and decorations that mix Eastern and Western styles in a unique way. The marble walls, wooden ceilings, and calm sea view make it one of the most beautiful palaces in Istanbul.
Don’t miss this timeless experience in one of the most graceful palaces of the Bosphorus.
An audio guide is included and available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Urdu, and Croatian.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
