Hop-on Hop-off Tours Istanbul

Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Bosphorus Cruise

Explore Istanbul at your own pace with a 1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass, covering the city's European and Asian sides on the Red and Blue routes.

Visit key landmarks across 11 stops, including Sultanahmet, the Grand Bazaar, Taksim Square, and Dolmabahce Palace, with buses every 30 minutes.

Enjoy a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise with an audio guide in 8 languages, plus onboard Wi-Fi and charging points on the bus.

Upgrade your experience with access to the Golden Horn Route, exploring historic neighborhoods and landmarks such as Balat and Fener, Eyüp Sultan Mosque, Miniatürk, and Rahmi M. Koç Museum.

Hop-on hop-off bus tour

1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour (as per option selected)

Audio guide in English, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Iranian, Arabic, and Turkish

Access to Red & Blue Routes

Access to both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul

Access to Golden Horn Route (as per option selected)

Free earphones (as per option selected)

Onboard WiFi and charging points

Bosphorus cruise

90-minute Bosphorus cruise ticket

Audio guide in English, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Iranian, Arabic, and Turkish

Live guide

Entry tickets to attractions

Food and drinks

Earphones for the cruise

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
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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
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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
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2 attractions
Egyptian Spice Bazaar
10 minutes walk
Rüstem Pasha Mosque
10 minutes walk
FREQUENCYAll day
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTURESultanahmet at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTURESultanahmet at 4:00 PM
Timeline
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1. Sultanahmet
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2. Sirkeci
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3. Eminonu
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4. Balat & Fener
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5. Eyup Sultan Mosque
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6. Pierre Loti Hill
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7. Miniaturk
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8. Rahmi M. Koc Museum
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9. Tersane
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10. Eminonu (Return Stop)
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11. Sarayburnu
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12. Catladikapi
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13. Sultanahmet (End)
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TOTAL DURATION1 hour 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
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1 Boarding point
Eminönü
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Sights covered
Dolmabahce Palace
Çırağan Palace
Ortaköy Mosque
Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge)
Beylerbeyi Palace
Rumeli Fortress (Rumelihisarı)
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (Second Bosphorus Bridge)
Anadolu Fortress (Anadoluhisarı)
Maiden’s Tower (Kız Kulesi)

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What to bring

Hop-on hop-off bus tour

Voucher: Bring your mobile or printed voucher to board the bus.

Earphones: Bring your own wired earphones to use with the audio guide.

Weather gear: Carry a light jacket or sun protection, as the upper deck is open-air.

Bosphorus cruise

Voucher: Bring your mobile or printed voucher to board the cruise.

Weather gear: Carry a light jacket or sun protection.

What’s not allowed

Hop-on hop-off bus tour

Smoking: Smoking is not permitted on board the bus.

Bosphorus cruise

Smoking: Smoking is not permitted on board the cruise boat.

Accessibility

Hop-on hop-off bus tour

Planning: If you have mobility needs, check accessibility with the operator before booking.

Bosphorus cruise

Planning: If you have mobility needs, check accessibility with the operator before booking.

Additional information

Hop-on hop-off bus tour

Ticket validity: Your hop-on hop-off pass is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days, as per the option selected.

Operations: Bus departure times may change due to traffic or road work.

Bosphorus cruise

Cruise timing: You can take the Bosphorus cruise on the same day as the bus tour or the following day.

Weather conditions: Cruise departure times may change due to weather conditions.

Add-on details: Specific details about the cruise will be shared in your ticket after booking.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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