Hop-on Hop-off Tours Istanbul

Istanbul Bosphorus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Hop-on hop-off bus tour in Istanbul with passengers boarding.

Tourist using Istanbul City Card on hop-on hop-off bus tour.

Tourists on Istanbul hop-on hop-off bus with Hagia Sophia in background.

Hop-on hop-off bus tour with view of Bosphorus and Istanbul skyline.

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Marvel at the contrast between Istanbul's European and Asian sides and discover the best Istanbul at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus.

Operator: HOP ON HOP OFF İSTANBUL

4.0/5

(437)

Oct 2025

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The bus was on time . The driver was very helpful . The app was very easy to use and AI answered my question. We had a great experience today in Istanbul. I would highly recommend usesing this service to see Istanbul get to see everything that is a tourist attractionn

Chloe

Aug 2025

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The trip was amazing, we got a perfect view of all the attractions and our team had the privilege of learning so much about the city through the audio. My favorite was definitely when we crossed the bridge to the Asian side of Turkey. The views were beautiful!!😍

Alfonso

Feb 2026

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Good tour, although the stops were a bit long ........................................ ......................................

This 2.5-hour tour of Istanbul offers a panoramic view of the city from a double-decker bus while enjoying audio commentary in 8 languages with free WiFi.

On this flexible bus tour, you'll learn about some of the most historic and world-dominating empires of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman.

Spot differences between Istanbul's old landmarks, like Sultanahmet Square and Beşiktaş Bazaar, and its modern areas, like Taksim Square, and admire the architecture.

Get to see the shores along the Bosphorus River of the only city built on two continents, Europe and Asia.

Fun fact: The Egyptian spice bazaar dates back to 1660, making it the oldest and continuously operating market in Istanbul.

1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour

Audio commentary is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish.

WiFi and charging station on board

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
David
Feb 2026
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Great way to see all the important sights in city and to get orientated in a new place Issues with this tour were the audio didn't always match up with the sights and often you couldn't see what was being mentioned
Alfonso
Feb 2026
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Good tour, although the stops were a bit long ........................................ ......................................
Patrick
Dec 2025
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Staff were friendly and welcoming. The quality of the commentary and the value for money of the tour were poor. The city is beautiful and the bus was very clean
Gloria
Dec 2025
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Excellent service, very good driver
Angela
Nov 2025
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Possibility to visit an important part of Istanbul in a short time. However there was a lag between the audio and the views and little visibility so I didn't hear much. It should have been cheaper

Panoramic views of Istanbul

Learn about Constantinople's landmarks from the comfort of your double-decker bus with an audio guide in 8 languages. You'll visit Sultanahmet Square, better known as the 'Hippodrome of Constantinople. You can feast your eyes on sweeping views of the Dolmabahçe Palace and its unique blend of Greek, Roman, Turkish and Arabesque styles. See neighborhoods such as Beylerbeyi and see the beautiful 19th and 20th-century wooden mansions, mansions, and villas that form the elegant seaside part of the city. Of course, no trip to Turkey would be complete without marveling at the beating heart of modern Istanbul: Taksim Square.

With plenty of restaurants, shops, and nightclubs nearby, make use of this guided bus tour's hop-on-hop-off feature to explore the area at your leisure.

Route

Click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

What to bring

Bring along a pair of sunglasses, a hat, a scarf and water.

Accessibilty

This experience is accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

The audio guide for the bus tour is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish.

Departure times and timetables might change due to traffic, road work, or weather conditions.

The boat departs from the pier every hour between 11am to 5pm.

Children aged 1-5 travel for free.

Schedule

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

The Red Route & Blue Route run from 10am - 8:05pm.

Frequency: every 60-80 mins.

Number of stops: 11 (7 on the Red Route and 4 on the Blue Route).

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays..

Boarding point

Board your bus at BUSFORUS ISTANBUL (HOP ON HOP OFF TOURS).

Address: Sultanahmet Meydanı, 34149 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.

Landmark: Between Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, next to the main road.

Get directions to the boarding point