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Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Exterior view of the bus in front of Nusretiye Mosque

Discover Istanbul’s dual-sided beauty on a 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off tour with upgrade options for a Bosphorus cruise to glide between two continents.

Highlights

  • Dive into Istanbul's magic at your own pace, from bustling bazaars to soaring minarets, with a flexible 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus adventure.

  • Every half hour, the buses whisk you to 11 key spots in Istanbul, letting you hop on and off to your heart's content for limitless exploration.

  • Take your Istanbul trip to new heights with a scenic Bosphorus cruise and see the bustling Galata Tower and other landmarks rise above the shoreline.

  • Let Istanbul's panorama unfold from the double-decker's roof as multilingual audio guides with free earphones bring the landmarks to life.

  • 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.

Inclusions

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

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

  • 90-min Bosphorus cruise (based on option selected)

  • Free headphones

Exclusions

  • Guided tours inside attractions (based on option selected)

Cancellation policy

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

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Guests from United States, Spain, United Kingdom and over 35 countries have loved this experience
Clare Fraley

Clare

4/5

Dec, 2024

It was a good way to see and learn about the main sites. Traffic was very busy, so the route took a long time, and sometimes seemed to stop for quite a while at the different stops.
Mary Dunne

Mary

3/5

Nov, 2024

The bus ride was ok, average. Nothing exciting. I was staying at the Novotel hotel, right near bus stop 4 yet I felt that I had to go to the joining point to pick up the first bus of the day (40 mins walk). I couldn't see the various hop on hop off points on any of the information about the bus. The second issue I had was with the boat ride. Only 2 per day, if you go on the 10:00 bus, you miss the connection for the 12:00 boat and you have to wait until 16:00 for the second boat. I honestly believed that there would be more frequent boats. The staff at the joining bus stop in the square were very unhelpful when I asked about the boat - it's a different company but as a customer - we buy a combined package. There are other boat companies which are cheaper and offer more flexibility- we live and learn.
Claudia Röschl

Claudia

5/5

Nov, 2024

Worked wonderfully, frequency of 45 min or longer (traffic jam) is a bit long, great driver, pays off in any case to get a first good overview of Istanbul, 1 day is enough, all sights are also easily accessible by streetcar and bus
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Charlotte Dalboege

Charlotte

3/5

Nov, 2024

As a Dane but picking The English version The audio was speaking Too Quickly to understand. At The same time The Music was Too loud.
CLAUDIA COLLIGNON LEGARRETA

Claudia

4/5

Nov, 2024

Hi! We really enjoyed the experience, the only bad thing is that in several places the Spanish channel was not working, I wish they would check it.
View original review in Spanish

Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

This route whisks you through Istanbul’s iconic European and Asian vibe. Start in Sultanahmet, where the towering Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia dominate the skyline, their domes gleaming under the sun. Cross to Eminönü, where the scent of grilled fish fills the air by the bustling piers. Glide through Galataport’s sleek, modern promenade, before the grandeur of Dolmabahçe Palace, with its sparkling chandeliers and lavish gardens, leaves you in awe.

Schedule

  • First Bus: 10am from Taksim Sqaure/Sultanahmet

  • Last Bus: 4:45pm from Taksim Sqaure/Sultanahmet

  • Frequency: every 45 minutes

  • Popular stops: Taksim Square, Beylerbeyi Palace, Spice Bazaar & Dolmabahce Palace

Click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Additional information

  • The routes, stops and departure times may change temporarily under uncontrollable circumstances.

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

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

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

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

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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