You get picked up from your hotel lobby or IBO Office to meet with the guide and your group to start your Istanbul old city tour.

The neobaroque, rokoko and neoclassical styled palace of the Ottoman Royals from 1856. Became the main palace of the empie after it was built. It has 285 rooms 46 lounges and a huge ballroom. Contains the original furnitures were the most expensive and luxurious of that time.You will spend aprx 2 hour in the palace. After visitation of Dolmabahçe Palace the bus will pick you up to drop you off to Kasimpasa pier for your boat cruise which will start from Golden Horn inlet than enter to the Bosphorus.

The famous Bosphorus Strait surrounded by important monuments like palaces, kiosks, mansions and breathtaking views of the historical neighborhoods and villages. Also it is geographically important too being the only waterway between Black Sea and the other seas and oceans of the world and a natural border between Europe and Asia.

The hunting lodge of the Sultan Abdülmecid used as a reception palace during hunting events in the Asian side of Bosphorus. you’ll have 30 mins. Of free time to set foot to asian side and to see the garden of the palace. Garden tickets are included in programme

The highest hill nearby Golden Horn offers the best view of the lagoon and old city. The hill was named after a French gentleman by local people of the neighborhood. There are facilities such as restaurants, cafes and streed food vendors and tea houses. The lunch break and cable car experience will be at Pierre Loti Hill. ** After cable car ride the tour will continue by bus and drive around old city back to Sultanahmet Square and the tour will be terminated there..

• Q: How can I go back to my hotel after the tour?

• A: You can use public transportation to go back to your hotel and you can find the tickets near tram or metro stations.

• Q: How can I book and how do I pay?

• A: You can book from IBO Tours website, your hotel or travel agencies. You can pay for this tour with credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or cash in any currency.

• Q: How can I meet with the tour guide?

• A: The guide will meet you at your hotel lobby to start your Istanbul day tour.

• Q: Are the guides licenced?

• A: Of course. Our tour guides are licenced from Ministry of Culture and Tourism. (Unlicenced tour guides are illegal in Turkey.)

• Q:How to buy enterance tickets for museums and attractions?

• A: The tour guides have priority in most of the touristic places in Istanbul so your guide will assist you without waiting in the queue.