Beylerbeyi Palace (Beylerbeyi Sarayi) Tours and Tickets

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Admission to Beylerbeyi Palace is 800 liras for foreign visitors. Children under 6 enter free, and foreign students ages 7–25 are eligible for a discount with a valid International Student Identity Card. An audio guide is included in the ticket price. Consider a guided day tour that includes admission to Beylerbeyi Palace, with rates from around US$60.

Yes, Beylerbeyi Palace is worth visiting—it's one of Istanbul's most opulent imperial residences. The 19th-century summer palace boasts ceremonial halls filled with frescoes, chandeliers, and handmade carpets. There's also an on-site garden café, where you can stop for a drink accompanied by sweeping views of the Bosphorus. Many Bosphorus cruises or guided tours pass Beylerbeyi Palace, alongside other city highlights. Tours provide insight into the region's history, with fascinating stories from a local expert.

Per one customer who booked the Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert, "This was an amazing tour! Lütfullah is super knowledgeable, personable, and fun, and really went out of his way to be helpful. I felt like I learned a lot and got to see most of Istanbul's most famous sights all in one tour. I especially recommend this if you only have a day or two in Istanbul, but want to make sure you are hitting the most important spots. 10/10 would recommend this tour :)"

Located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, this opulent 19th-century palace was once the summer residence of Ottoman sultans. Today, you can step inside and see the sumptuously decorated private apartments, the harem section of the palace, and terraced gardens that offer sweeping views over the Strait of Istanbul.

Yes. Beylerbeyi Palace is included on many half-day and full-day tours of Istanbul that typically include other stops on the city’s Asian side. Some tours may include panoramic Camlica Hill (about 10 minutes away by car), or Dolmabahce Palace, another Ottoman residence located along the Bosphorus—but on the European side.

On a typical tour of Beylerbeyi Palace, you would see the main living areas and state rooms where visiting dignitaries were hosted. Particular highlights include chandeliers made from Bohemian glass, the mosaic-covered imperial hammam, and furniture handcrafted by Sultan Abdulhamīd II. Certain areas may be off-limits for ongoing restoration work.

It depends. Children may enjoy running around the seaside gardens and outdoor spaces. But, the lavish interiors—with their silk carpets, Chinese porcelain, and maritime paintings—may not hold kids’ attention, appealing more to adults with an interest in history or interior design.

No, photography and filming are strictly forbidden in the stunning 26 rooms on display. Don’t be tempted to sneak a pic, either: There are security cameras and guards in each room. If you take a picture, you may be given a warning or be asked to delete the photo.

Plan to spend at least an hour at Beylerbeyi Palace, which you can visit with a group or independently with an audio tour. There’s an on-site café with Bosphorus views, as well as a gift shop, so factor in additional time for browsing souvenirs or relaxing with a tea.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Beylerbeyi Palace. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Uskudar, Istanbul:

• Camlica Hill (Camlica Tepesi)

• Maiden's Tower (Kiz Kulesi)

• Camlica Mosque

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Uskudar.