Hop-on Hop-off Tours Istanbul

Istanbul Bosphorus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus, Istanbul, with tourists exploring city landmarks.

A female tourist verifying her pass during Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul

A couple using audio guide during Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul

Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, offering city tour views.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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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.

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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Guests from United Kingdom, United States, Germany and over 48 countries have loved this experience
Bianca
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Convinient way to see some key tourist spots and buildings. It gave us opportunity to stay in some areas as long as we wanted to or less than usual,and then just pop back on the next bus. Also the audio provides some basic information about key buildings.
Alejandro
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The tour is very good. But the traffic is horrible and sometimes the narration of the sites goes ahead of the route. You have to "reset" the narration and follow the route.
Gyulen
May, 2025Verified booking
5/5
It's a very nice tour. I liked it very much. I recommend it.
Timothy
May, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Very easy - the personnel were very helpful and it was a great way to view Istanbul.
Cristea
May, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Excellent tour, especially in view of the heavy traffic going on.

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