Hop-on Hop-off Tours Istanbul

Istanbul Bosphorus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Hop-on hop-off bus tour in Istanbul with passengers boarding.

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

Tourists on Istanbul hop-on hop-off bus with Hagia Sophia in background.

Hop-on hop-off bus tour with view of Bosphorus and Istanbul skyline.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

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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.

3.8/5

(416)

Bianca

Jun 2025

Verified booking

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 2025

Verified booking

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.

Anna

Jul 2025

Verified booking

The rather long tour, gives an insight into Istanbul, the different historical neighborhoods, the history and how quickly it is changing.

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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Catherine
Jul, 2025Verified booking
3/5
The double decker bus was good. A better map would be good so we can tell where we are. It was tricky to know exactly what the commentary was about at times.
Anna
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The rather long tour, gives an insight into Istanbul, the different historical neighborhoods, the history and how quickly it is changing.
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.
Mikulas
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
On time, service delivered as promised.

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