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Istanbul Beylerbeyi Palace Skip the Line Ticket & Audio Guide

Istanbul

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Highlights

  • Skip the ticket lines and explore Beylerbeyi Palace, the grand summer home of Ottoman sultans, with an audio guide available in over 10 languages.
  • Marvel at the palace’s grand reception halls, crystal chandeliers, and hand-painted ceilings that capture the fusion of Ottoman tradition and European elegance.
  • Learn about the daily life of Ottoman sultans, the extravagant receptions held for foreign dignitaries, and the secret tunnels linking the palace to its gardens, all while exploring at your own pace.
  • Wander through the serene palace gardens along the Bosphorus, once reserved exclusively for royal leisure and dignitary visits.
  • Legend has it that during her visit to Beylerbeyi Palace, Empress Eugénie of France scratched a door with her umbrella after being denied entry through the Sultan’s door, and the marks are still visible today!

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to Beylerbeyi Palace
  • Audio guide in 10+ languages
  • Access to the Beylerbeyi Palace Gardens
  • All-day validity (9am to 5pm)

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

Explore the world of Ottoman sultans with skip-the-line entry to Beylerbeyi Palace, an audio guide in your language, and access to its gardens by the Bosphorus.

Getting started

After arriving at Beylerbeyi Palace, head to the designated entry point where your skip-the-line ticket will be scanned. You may be asked for a valid ID, so keep it handy. A brief security check ensures a smooth entry, and soon you’ll be walking into one of Istanbul’s most stunning royal residences.

What to expect

Built in the 19th century as a summer retreat, Beylerbeyi Palace is famous for its grand reception halls, glittering crystal chandeliers, and serene gardens. Legend has it that Empress Eugénie of France was so enraptured by the palace’s beauty that she burst into tears when it was time to leave.

Stroll through the palace’s opulent halls and shaded gardens as your audio guide shares stories of Sultan Abdülaziz’s love for naval design, lavish royal receptions, and the marble pools ingeniously built to cool the palace during the summer months.

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