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.
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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.
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On this flexible bus tour, you'll learn about some of the most historic and world-dominating empires of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman.
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Spot differences between Istanbul's old landmarks, like Sultanahmet Square and Beşiktaş Bazaar, and its modern areas, like Taksim Square, and admire the architecture.
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Get to see the shores along the Bosphorus River of the only city built on two continents, Europe and Asia.
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Fun fact: The Egyptian spice bazaar dates back to 1660, making it the oldest and continuously operating market in Istanbul.
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1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
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Audio commentary is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish.
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WiFi and charging station on board
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Jane
Jun, 2024
Great tour to get your bearings. Buying tickets online was a nightmare as I couldn't access the QR code without internet ( despite downloading the Headout app) . It would have been easier to pay at the bus stop!
Hamad
May, 2024
Best way to explore istanbul city sightseeing and hop on hop off
María
Mar, 2025
Almost everything was very good, the only problem we had was that the headphones gave small electric shocks so it was uncomfortable to use them at times.View original review in Spanish
Stephen
Feb, 2025
The experience ws ok, but audio wasn't as informative as Hop-On Hop-Off tours I have done in other cities. No anecdotal commentary on the country's culture and people. No announcements for "get off here to see X, Y, Z", etc.Stephanie
Feb, 2025
Everything went smoothly from booking to the experience. We always try to do the Hop-on Hop-off bus in every new city to get an overview. Istanbul did not disappoint.
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
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The audio guide for the bus tour is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish.
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Departure times and timetables might change due to traffic, road work, or weather conditions.
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The boat departs from the pier every hour between 11am to 5pm.
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Children aged 1-5 travel for free.
Schedule
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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The Red Route & Blue Route run from 10am - 8:05pm.
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Frequency: every 60-80 mins.
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Number of stops: 11 (7 on the Red Route and 4 on the Blue Route).
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
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Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays..
Boarding point
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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.
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