Hop-on Hop-off Touren

BigBus Istanbul Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour

Highlights

Uncover Istanbul’s worldly charm on a bus that runs every 30 - 60 minutes across 2 routes with 15+ stops
Discover the beauty of Istanbul at your own pace by hopping on and off at any stop along the routes
Soak in the city against a backdrop of minarets and mosques from the open-topped decks of the bus
Tick off highlights like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern
Explore Istanbul's famous miniature park, Miniatürk, and Naval Museum with free entry included
Tune into fascinating facts and stories via pre-recorded commentary, available in 8 languages
With 1, 2, or 3-day passes, and extended validity for 6 months, enjoy the flexibility to plan your visit
Click here for detailed route map and boarding points

Inklusive

1/2/3-day hop-on-hop-off bus pass
Free wi-fi
Audioguide in 8 languages
Complimentary earphones
Reward voucher booklet
Free newspaper in English and Arabic
Free entry to Miniaturk
Free entry to Naval Museum

Nicht enthalten

Hotel transfers
Additional gratuities

Audio Guide Languages

English, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, French, German, Italian & Spanish

Discounted Tickets

Child tickets are available at a discounted rate

Ticket Information

In the next step of your booking, choose the desired duration of the pass:

1 Day Classic Ticket
2 Day Premium Ticket
3 Day Deluxe Ticket

Stornierungsfrist

Diese Tickets können nicht storniert oder verschoben werden.

Why You Should Get On Board

This hop-on-hop-off bus tour is the true Turkish delight, offering a unique perspective on a historic city that straddles the Asian and European borders. Strategically placed on the busy waterways of the Bosphorus, Istanbul is home to numerous minarets, mosques, bazaars, and palaces fit for sultans. Here you will find a profusion of monuments courtesy of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires. From UNESCO sites of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque in the ancient Sultanahmet district to the bustling Grand Bazaar, modern Taksim Square, and the oldest neighborhood of Galata, Istanbul is staggering, to say the least!

A bus tour is ideal if you’re a first-timer who is dedicated to exploring the powerhouse of history, heritage, and culture that is Istanbul. These tickets also come with free entry to the miniature model park of Miniatürk and the Naval Museum where you can learn about the fascinating maritime history of Istanbul.

Know Before You Go

Schedule

Click here for detailed route map and boarding points

Red Route: Istanbul City Tour

Popular stops on the route are Dolmabahçe Palace, Naval Museum, and Egyptian Spice Bazaar
Frequency: Every 30 min
First bus at 9:15 AM from Sultanahmet Square and the last bus is at 5:45 PM
Tour Duration: 2 hrs

Blue Route: Golden Horn Tour

Popular stops on the route are Miniatürk, Rahmi Koç Museum, and Rüstem Pasha Mosque
Frequency: Every 60 min
First bus at 10:00 AM from Sultanahmet Square and the last bus is at 4:00 PM
Tour Duration: 1 hr 15 min

Important Information

Times and routes may vary depending on traffic conditions, city-wide events, and other events beyond the control of the service provider
All buses are wheelchair accessible with holding space up to 1 wheelchair per bus
In addition to the regular Red Route service, Taksim Square departures will take place at 09:15 AM and 09:45 AM
If you choose the 1-day pass, it will remain valid for 1 calendar day. Multi-day passes are valid for consecutive days only
For Cruise Travellers: Bus stop number 4 on the Red Route is right outside the Port main terminal exit

Ticketinformationen

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone at the boarding point with a valid ID.
You can join the Hop-on Hop-Off tour from any of the boarding points.
Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.