Hop-on Hop-off Tours Istanbul

Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Tourist using Istanbul City Card on hop-on hop-off bus tour.

Female tourists examining map on Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour in Istanbul.

Group enjoying Busforus hop-on hop-off tour in Istanbul.

Red double-decker bus in front of a historic mosque on the Busforus Istanbul tour.

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Audio guide

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4.3/5(719)

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

Jan O

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Due to heavy rain and wind, the tour was a great alternative for getting a first impression of this city! Multiple languages available for the audio guide!

Marcel Q

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

A comprehensive tour that gives you an idea of the scale of Istanbul and covers many topics, although a bit more time on the Asian side is missed.

Marco F

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

During the trip, everything was fine, but the staff on board provided very poor service. I didn't understand the explanations they gave me, and they mocked me.

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.

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

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

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

719 reviews
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What our guests say
Alessia R
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Clean bus, friendly and welcoming staff. Smooth ride, excellent city tour route.
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
Christine P
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
The bus was very disorganized. We had to get off one bus to get on another bus. The operators didn't seem to understand the difference between the red line tour and the blue line. There were also too many people forcing us to share seats with people.
Zhanat A
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
All was good, very informative trip around of Istanbul city!

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.