Is Dolmabahçe Palace open every day?

No. Dolmabahçe Palace is closed every Monday. Plan your visit for any other day of the week, and check the official Palace website for current opening hours before you go.

Do I need to print my ticket, or is a mobile ticket accepted?

A mobile ticket is accepted at both venues. You can show your booking confirmation directly from your phone.

How do I get the audio guide for the Basilica Cistern?

A download link will be included in your booking confirmation email. Download the audio guide to your device before your visit, as you may not have reliable connectivity underground.

What languages is the audio guide available in?

The Cistern audio guide is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Romanian, Croatian, and Arabic. The Dolmabahçe Palace audio headset covers Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish.

Is entry free for young children?

Children under 6 years old enter free of charge. They must be accompanied by an adult, and staff may ask to see a valid passport or ID to verify age at the entrance.

What does the Harem Section ticket option add?

Selecting the 'Admission with Access to the Harem Section' ticket includes entry to the private Harem quarters within Dolmabahçe Palace — a separate wing not covered by the standard admission.

COMBO: Basilica Cistern + Dolmabahce Palace

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Duration

4 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 48hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Admission to the Basilica Cistern

Admission to Dolmabahçe Palace

Downloadable audio guide for the Basilica Cistern (9 languages)

Audio headset material at Dolmabahçe Palace (10 languages)

Not included

Transport between the two sites

Food and drinks

Harem Section access (available as a ticket upgrade)

How to redeem

Basilica Cistern, Yerebatan Caddesi, Alemdar, Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye

1Begin your visit at the Basilica Cistern entrance on Yerebatan Caddesi. Present your mobile or printed ticket at the door. A download link for the Cistern audio guide will be sent with your booking confirmation — download it before you arrive. Proceed to Dolmabahçe Palace separately; check the official Palace website for the current daily schedule.

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Know before you go

Dolmabahçe Palace is closed every Monday — check before you travel.

Last admission to the Basilica Cistern is one hour before closing time.

Last admission to Dolmabahçe Palace is 30 minutes before closing time.

Download the Cistern audio guide before your visit — a link is provided in your confirmation.

Children under 6 enter free but must be accompanied by an adult; ID may be required.

The two sites are not adjacent — you will need to make your own way between them.

COMBO: Basilica Cistern + Dolmabahce Palace

COMBO: Basilica Cistern + Dolmabahce Palace

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