Hop-on Hop-off Tours Istanbul

Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

4.2/5(763)

Stefanie S

Family

Verified booking

Yesterday

The Red Route Hop-On Hop-Off tour was a fantastic way to get a great overview of the city before the marathon. It allowed us to discover the main sights and get a feel for the city in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Highly recommended!

Campajola M

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Hop-on hop-off is a guaranteed safe bet when traveling. However, the ticketing system is absurd. It would be much better to receive everything through GetYourGuide instead of chasing around the website trying to figure out which tickets you need to show (in the end they never arrived, and even the lady from HopOnHopOff was going crazy trying to figure out the app). You really need to improve your communication!

Mabel M

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

It was the experience of a lifetime... this was my main event and I enjoyed completely and will never forget the feeling of being up so high and the feeling of happiness and the sound was glorious

Gwyneth W

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Booked onto the red tour and were initially told that 2 stops were closed due to a football match taking place. However at the point where the routes diverge we ended up on the blue tour. It seemed that the rest of the red tour was shut. Having spoken to the guides at the end of the trip they extended our ticket for the next day so that we could actually do the tour we wanted. Full marks for customer service.

Jeffrey L

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Despite a very slow and rocky start, I did enjoy the tour once it got going. There were plenty of buses and tour narrative was good. I started my tour in the AM at Galataport. There was a problem with one of the buses. I waited 1 hour for a new bus, some waited 2 hours. The crew gave little info as to what was going on. The communication and language barrier was very frustrating

Explore Istanbul at your own pace with a 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off pass, covering the city's European and Asian sides aboard open-top double-decker buses.

Visit 11 key stops across the Red and Blue Routes, including Sultanahmet, the Grand Bazaar, Galata Tower, and Taksim Square, with buses every 45 minutes.

Enjoy panoramic city views from the open-top deck while an audio guide in 8 languages brings Istanbul's landmarks to life. Complimentary earphones are included.

From Galata Tower's ancient stone building to the Blue Mosque's graceful spires and Hagia Sophia's massive domes, Istanbul's icons await your discovery.

Upgrade your experience with the Golden Horn Route to discover Istanbul's historic waterfront and neighborhoods, and add a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise for views of the city from the water.

1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Audio guide in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian & Turkish

Open-top double-decker bus experience

Access to the Red Route and Blue Route

Access to both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul

90-minute Bosphorus cruise (as per option selected)

2-hour Bosphorus & Golden Horn cruise (as per option selected)

Access to the Golden Horn Route (as per option selected)

Panoramic views of the Golden Horn (as per option selected)

Entry Ticket to Topkapi Palace & Harem (as per option selected)

Guided highlights tour of Topkapi Palace (as per option selected)

Free headphones

Food and beverages

Entry to attractions

Live tour guide

TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTURESultanahmet at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTURESultanahmet at 4:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Sultanahmet
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2 attractions
Sultanahmet Square
7 minutes walk
Hagia Sophia
10 minutes walk
2. Eminönü
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2 attractions
Eminönü
9 minutes walk
Galata Bridge
3 minutes walk
3. Karaköy
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2 attractions
Karaköy
6 minutes walk
SALT Galata
12 minutes walk
4. Galataport
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2 attractions
Galataport
3 minutes walk
Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam
10 minutes walk
5. Dolmabahçe Palace
Get direction
2 attractions
Dolmabahçe Palace
4 minutes walk
Dolmabahce Clock Tower
2 minutes walk
6. Naval Museum
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2 attractions
Naval Museum
Yıldız Park
7. Beylerbeyi Palace
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2 attractions
Beylerbeyi Palace
1 minute walk
Çamlıca Hill
12 minutes walk
8. Beşiktaş Bazaar
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2 attractions
Beşiktaş Bazaar
2 minutes walk
Mausoleum of Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha
4 minutes walk
9. Taksim Square
Get direction
2 attractions
Taksim Square
1 minute walk
Istiklal Avenue
7 minutes walk
10. Şişhane
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2 attractions
Şişhane
1 minute walk
Pera Museum
2 minutes walk
11. Egyptian Spice Bazaar
Get direction
2 attractions
Egyptian Spice Bazaar
10 minutes walk
Rüstem Pasha Mosque
10 minutes walk

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
Campajola M
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Hop-on hop-off is a guaranteed safe bet when traveling. However, the ticketing system is absurd. It would be much better to receive everything through GetYourGuide instead of chasing around the website trying to figure out which tickets you need to show (in the end they never arrived, and even the lady from HopOnHopOff was going crazy trying to figure out the app). You really need to improve your communication!
Mabel M
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It was the experience of a lifetime... this was my main event and I enjoyed completely and will never forget the feeling of being up so high and the feeling of happiness and the sound was glorious
Pamela P
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
I really loved the tour; the only downside was that I couldn't open the window to take some decent photos.
Steven L
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Headphone tour was very informative. The ride is long so start early if you wish to make multiple stops.
Elizabeth G
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I loved to not be in a hurry because the bus left me! Time enough to see arround each point.

What to bring

E-ticket: Bring your electronic ticket for boarding.

What's not allowed

Intoxication: Alcohol and drugs are not permitted on board.

Additional information

Route changes: The routes, stops and departure times may change temporarily under uncontrollable circumstances.

Details: Specific details related to the Bosphorus Cruise (depending on the ticket you choose) will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

Peak hours: During peak hours, seating cannot be guaranteed on both decks.