Hop-on Hop-off Tours Istanbul

Istanbul Bosphorus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus, Istanbul, with tourists exploring city landmarks.

A female tourist verifying her pass during Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul

A couple using audio guide during Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul

Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, offering city tour views.

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.

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

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

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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Charlotte

4/5

Dec, 2024

Certainly an easy and relaxing way to discover Istanbul, with many of the main sites covered through the extensive drop off points. The audio guide which was both informative and interesting, gave deeper insights into each region Would highly recommend.

Clare

4/5

Dec, 2024

It was a good way to see and learn about the main sites. Traffic was very busy, so the route took a long time, and sometimes seemed to stop for quite a while at the different stops.

Claudia

5/5

Nov, 2024

Worked wonderfully, frequency of 45 min or longer (traffic jam) is a bit long, great driver, pays off in any case to get a first good overview of Istanbul, 1 day is enough, all sights are also easily accessible by streetcar and bus

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Charlotte

3/5

Nov, 2024

As a Dane but picking The English version The audio was speaking Too Quickly to understand. At The same time The Music was Too loud.

Dagmar

4/5

Oct, 2024

I liked it overall, a bit more recommendations what to do at the single stops would be helpful though. Otherwise a good way to explore the city!

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Your experience

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.

Know Before You Go

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).

My tickets

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..