Dolmabahce Palace

Meeting Point: Please do not go directly to the main ticket window. You must meet your local host at the specified meeting location (usually near the Dolmabahce Clock Tower/Cafe) at least 15 minutes before your time slot. Look for a host holding a specific flag or sign. Meeting point .Dolmabahce Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Entry & Audio Guide Dolmabahce & Yildiz Palaces Combo Entry Opening Hours: Daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please note that the palace complex is strictly closed on Mondays. Audio Guide Security: The official palace audio guide application requires your smartphone. Please ensure your phone is fully charged and that you bring your own personal earphones/headphones. Security & Dress Code: All visitors must pass through a mandatory airport-style security checkpoint. Large luggage, tripods, and professional video equipment are not allowed inside. Casual respectful clothing is fine, but protective shoe covers (provided free) must be worn indoors. Photography Rule: To preserve the historic art, crystal chandeliers, and gold-leaf ceilings, taking photos or videos inside the palace rooms is strictly prohibited.

- Please check the official website for the attraction's operating dates and hours. Information disclosed on external websites is for reference only. Actual opening dates and hours may be adjusted or closed due to seasons, weather, special holidays, etc. No additional notice will be given for any discrepancies caused by official time adjustments. Please refer to the official disclosure. Thank you for your understanding. Hagia Sophia mosque, formerly known as the Hagia Sophia cathedral - The church is temporarily closed during prayer time. Normal admission resumes after prayer ends. Child Policy: Free for children under 8. ID required. Note: - Women must always wear long, loose-fitting clothing that covers their arms and legs, along with a headscarf. Male guests should ensure their shoulders and knees are covered. Failure to comply will result in denied entry. - The attraction offers audio guides. Please scan the QR code to access them after entry. Currently available languages: Mandarin, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Indonesian, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Uzbek. (- Audio guides are provided free by the attraction. Refunds are not available if you don't use them. No refunds will be issued if the attraction stops offering free audio guides. Thank you for your understanding.) You can also download in advance: Digital audio guide (download on mobile): https://audio.arvadmc.com/tour-detail?value=1 Dolmabahce Palace Dolmabahce Palace audio guide languages available: Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish. Language offerings may change. Please refer to the actual services provided at the attraction. Updates may occur without prior notice. Please note that you need to present a valid ID/passport to obtain the audio guide. Before ticket verification, please show your passport at the small booth near the main entrance to rent the audio guide. After your visit, please return it at the exit gate. If you cannot find it, please ask staff for assistance by saying "audio guide". (Please note that the ticket booth does not provide audio guide rental services.) The audio guide is provided free of charge by the attraction. If you do not use it, we regret that a refund cannot be issued. If the attraction stops offering free audio guides, we also regret that a refund cannot be issued. Thank you for your understanding. - Most attractions in Türkiye have dress code requirements. Please dress appropriately and respect the religious customs of the destination country. Wear modest, comfortable clothing that covers shoulders and knees, along with comfortable closed-toe shoes. Sleeveless tops, shorts, off-shoulder dresses, and open-toe footwear are prohibited. - Child policy: Free for children under 6 - Children must be accompanied by an adult and may be required to present a valid passport or ID at the entrance for age verification. - The last entry is 30 minutes before closing time. Please check the official website for daily opening hours before your visit. Dolmabahce Palace Present your passport + e-ticket for direct verification and access. Hagia Sophia Present your e-ticket for direct verification and access. Dolmabahce Palace Location of use: Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Cd., 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye ticket gate Time of use: 09:00~16:00(Tue–Sun);Closed on Mondays.;Last admission: 1 hour before closing.;Special holidays or early closure. Hagia Sophia Location of use: Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Square No:1, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Türkiye gate Time of use: 09:00~18:00(Operating hours may change frequently.);Check the official website for operating hours;The e-ticket can be used once within its expiration date.;The park will be closed for 1 hour on Friday noon for prayers. Please;Avoid prayer times. Dolmabahce Palace: Passport required for free audio guide collection. Dress code applies. See notes for details. Hagia Sophia: Dress code applies. Please check the notes for details.

Meeting Point: Please do not go directly to the main ticket window. You must meet your local host at the specified meeting location (usually near the Dolmabahce Clock Tower/Cafe) at least 15 minutes before your time slot. Look for a host holding a specific flag or sign. Meeting point .Dolmabahce Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Entry & Audio Guide Dolmabahce & Yildiz Palaces Combo Entry Opening Hours: Daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please note that the palace complex is strictly closed on Mondays. Audio Guide Security: The official palace audio guide application requires your smartphone. Please ensure your phone is fully charged and that you bring your own personal earphones/headphones. Security & Dress Code: All visitors must pass through a mandatory airport-style security checkpoint. Large luggage, tripods, and professional video equipment are not allowed inside. Casual respectful clothing is fine, but protective shoe covers (provided free) must be worn indoors. Photography Rule: To preserve the historic art, crystal chandeliers, and gold-leaf ceilings, taking photos or videos inside the palace rooms is strictly prohibited.