Istanbul National Palaces Painting Museum Audio Guide Tour

Explore more than 200 paintings from the 19th and early 20th centuries on a self-guided visit to the National Palaces Painting Museum. See works by Osman Hamdi Bey and Ivan Aivazovsky alongside Orientalist paintings and art commissioned by Ottoman sultans. Follow the collection’s Ottoman and European influences through the historic Crown Prince Residence, with an English audio guide to add context as you explore.

What's Included

• Skip-the-ticket-line museum admission
• Digital audio guide for download to your phone

Important details

• Children ages 0–6 enter free
• Leave large bags and suitcases behind; they are not allowed inside
• Do not bring outside food or drinks, or eat or drink inside
• Do not smoke or drink alcohol; you will be asked to leave immediately if caught
• Do not take photos or record videos inside; violations are handled by venue security
• Keep noise down to maintain a quiet atmosphere
• Re-entry is not allowed after you leave