Hop-on Hop-off Tours Istanbul

Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

Female tourists examining map on Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour in Istanbul.

Tourist enjoying Busforus 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Tour of Istanbul

Exterior view of the bus in front of Nusretiye Mosque

Discover Istanbul’s dual-sided beauty on a 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off tour with upgrade options for a Bosphorus cruise to glide between two continents.

Highlights

Dive into Istanbul's magic at your own pace, from bustling bazaars to soaring minarets, with a flexible 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus adventure.
Every half hour, the buses whisk you to 11 key spots in Istanbul, letting you hop on and off to your heart's content for limitless exploration.
Take your Istanbul trip to new heights with a scenic Bosphorus cruise and see the bustling Galata Tower and other landmarks rise above the shoreline.
Let Istanbul's panorama unfold from the double-decker's roof as multilingual audio guides with free earphones bring the landmarks to life.
From Galata Tower's ancient stone building to the Blue Mosque's graceful spires and Hagia Sophia's massive domes, Istanbul's icons await your discovery.

Inclusions

1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
Audio guide in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian & Turkish
90-min Bosphorus cruise (based on option selected)
Free headphones

Exclusions

Guided tours inside attractions (based on option selected)

cancellation policy

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

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Arturo

5/5

Jan, 2025

Excellent way to start getting your bearings in Istanbul. You can discover the areas of interest and schedule your visits on foot afterwards. The service, first class...

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Hossein

4/5

Jan, 2025

Saw a lot of the city and commentary very informative. Only negative was the bus at 10 am had a problem and next one was one and a half hours later. A good way to see main sights of Istanbul

Lara

3/5

Dec, 2024

A lot of waiting - timetables listed were not adheared to, which required us to spend a lot of money on an uber from the Asia side to get back rather than wait in the side of the road for one hour. The mentioned boat tour that was included did not exist. Otherwise the tour audio and ride was pleasant.

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.

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Routes & schedule

Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

This route whisks you through Istanbul’s iconic European and Asian vibe. Start in Sultanahmet, where the towering Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia dominate the skyline, their domes gleaming under the sun. Cross to Eminönü, where the scent of grilled fish fills the air by the bustling piers. Glide through Galataport’s sleek, modern promenade, before the grandeur of Dolmabahçe Palace, with its sparkling chandeliers and lavish gardens, leaves you in awe.

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.

Know before you go

Additional information

The routes, stops and departure times may change temporarily under uncontrollable circumstances.
Specific details related to the Bosphorus Cruise (depending on the ticket you choose) will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
During peak hours, seating cannot be guaranteed on both decks.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.