Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Topkapi Palace Tickets

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

Female tourists discussing map during Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of 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 bi-continental beauty on a 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off tour with upgrade options for a Bosphorus cruise or a visit to Topkapi Palace.

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 experience to new heights by adding a scenic Bosphorus boat ride or stepping into the opulent realm of sultans at Topkapi Palace.
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
Valid for the calendar day selected
Audio guide in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian & Turkish
90-min Bosphorus cruise (based on option selected)
Entry to Topkapi Palace (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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Svetlana

3/5

Sep, 2024

Hop on hop off buses run infrequently. A round trip takes 2.5 hours. The trip looks like standing in a traffic jam. It was hot in the bus. Not much information from the audio guide. It's all about listening to music. The tickets for the museum came without a code for the audio guide. I could not do anything with it on the spot.

Suzanne

3/5

Sep, 2024

The traffic was bad and therefore the tme between attractions seemed interminable. 40 mins between buses is too long. The audio guide was difficult to hear particularly above the noise of the traffic. And it was not clear from the guide what I was meant to be looking at. " ....on your right..." etc . Finally at €40 per head I didn't think it was value. Sorry but I couldn't recommend you.

Janet

4/5

Sep, 2024

Loved that we rode into Asia Very nice to see all major sights in a few hours Worth it as on your own with the traffic would be impossible

Sergio

3/5

Aug, 2024

The information about where to get tickets and where to start indicated that it would be at a stand in Sultanhamet Square. On the day we booked, the square was closed and there was no stand. It was only afterwards that we realized that the bus didn't stop there and that we could actually get on at any other bus stop

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Erdonit

3/5

Aug, 2024

He options offered for the dissatisfaction are way too short and do not include a lot of things. For instance, I have been told the tour lasts for 2.5 hours a roundtrip, but might be a bit longer due to traffic. The trip from Taksim to Naval museum (which is half the tour) lasted for 2.5 hours! Basically the whole trip might have been close to 5 hours. I could not enjoy it due to the timing of the flight 😔

Routes & schedule

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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.

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

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 and the Topkapi Palace (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.