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Explore Istanbul at your leisure with a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour, then enjoy a visit to the Hagia Sophia, all bundled in this budget-friendly combo.
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Take a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour in Istanbul, boarding from 11 stops every 30 minutes to explore landmarks like Sultanahmet Square and Taksim Square.
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Catch panoramic views of Bosphorus Strait lined with minarets from the open-top deck, with 8-language audio guides making the city’s sights come alive.
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Hop off a bus and skip the queues to Hagia Sophia, and marvel at its grand dome and intricate Islamic calligraphy.
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Hagia Sophia is a true work of art with its tall minarets, marble pillars, and dazzling gold mosaics that fuse Byzantine and Ottoman styles.
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Fun fact: Hagia Sophia has served as a church, a mosque, and now a museum, showcasing Istanbul's rich and diverse religious history.
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Istanbul HOHO
- 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
- Audio guide in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian & Turkish
- Free earphones
Hagia Sophia
- Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia (Close to stop #1 Sultanahmet)
- Access to the visitor's area
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Discover 2 of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks with this combo deal. Board from any of the stops and enjoy a hop-on-hop-off bus tour, then skip the line at the Hagia Sophia to witness its Byzantine and Ottoman architecture.
Istanbul HOHO
Kick off your Istanbul journey on a double-decker bus, soaking up panoramic city views with this hop-on hop-off tour. This flexible tour features audio commentary in 8 languages, diving into the rich tapestry of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman histories of this bi-continental city.
Schedule
- First Bus: 10am from Taksim Sqaure/Sultanahmet
- Last Bus: 4:45pm from Taksim Sqaure/Sultanahmet
- Frequency: every 45 minutes
- Popular stops: Taksim Square, Beylerbeyi Palace, Spice Bazaar & Dolmabahce Palace
Click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Hagia Sophia
Skip the ticket lines and dive straight into Hagia Sophia’s wonder with this combo. Located very close to stop #1 Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia was once a church, a majestic mosque, and now a captivating museum, displaying the architectural grandeur of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires. Inside, marvel at the massive imperial dome that seems to float above, admire intricate Byzantine mosaics depicting saints and emperors, and explore the elegant Islamic calligraphy that adorns the walls. Your ticket also grants access to the 2nd-floor Visitors' Center, where you can soak in the mosaic art and sweeping views of the opulent interior, each corner brimming with centuries of history.
Know before you go
What's not allowed
Hagia Sophia
- The prayer area on the first floor can only be entered by Turkish citizens.
- Women should not wear knee-length shorts, skirts, or clothing with exposed shoulders or chests. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf.
- Men should not wear knee-length shorts or clothing with exposed shoulders.
Accessibility
Hagia Sophia
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
Istanbul HOHO
- The routes, stops and departure times may change temporarily under uncontrollable circumstances.
- During peak hours, seating cannot be guaranteed on both decks.
Hagia Sophia
- Appropriate and respectful clothing is mandatory while visiting the Hagia Sophia.
- Clothes and scarves are available for purchase at the entrance of the attraction.
- Hagia Sophia is under renovation, therefore, not all parts of the building are open to the public.
- Due to the Friday prayer, the Mosque will be closed to tourists from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. For a smoother experience, it's recommend visiting after 4pm to avoid the lengthy security line anticipated between 2pm and 4pm.
- Specific details related to Hagia Sophia will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
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Board your bus at BUSFORUS ISTANBUL (HOP ON HOP OFF TOURS).
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Address: Sultanahmet Meydanı, 34149 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.
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Landmark: Between Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, next to the main road.
Get directions to the boarding point
Hagia Sophia
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
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