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highlights
highlights
- On this tour, you'll be able to take in the sights of the city from a double-decker bus while enjoying a multilingual audio guide and free WiFi onboard.
- On this flexible bus tour, you'll learn about some of the most historic and culturally significant Byzantine and Ottoman attractions.
- Spot differences between Istanbul's old landmarks, like Sultanahmet Square and Beşiktaş Bazaar, and its modern areas, like Taksim Square, and get a better sense of the city as a whole.
inclusions
inclusions
- 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Onboard audio guide is available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and Chinese.
- WiFi and charging station on board
cancellation policy
cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
why you should get onboard
why you should get onboard
Learn about Constantinople's landmarks from the comfort of your double-decker bus with an audio guide in ten languages. You'll visit Sultanahmet Square, better known as the 'Hippodrome of Constantinople.' Next, you can feast your eyes on sweeping views of the Dolmabahçe Palace and its unique blend of Greek, Roman, Turkish and Arabesque styles. 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.
know before you go
know before you go
Important Information
- The audio guide for the bus tour is available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and Chinese.
- 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.
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).
Timings
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- Daily: Time slots available from 10am - 5pm
my tickets
my tickets
- Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID while boarding the bus.
- Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Boarding Point
- Board the bus at Sultanahmet Square.
- Address: Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet Parkı No:2, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey.
- Landmark: Between Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, next to the main road.
Get Directions to the Boarding Point
Getting There
By Bus
- The closest bus stop is Çatladıkapı. It is a quick 9-minute walk to the boarding point.
- Board bus BN1 to get you there.
By Tram
- The closest tram stop is Sultanahmet. It is a quick 3-minute walk to the boarding point.
- Board tram T1 to get you there.