Tourists boarding a red double-decker bus near the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
Tourist using Istanbul City Card on hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Female tourists examining map on Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour in Istanbul.
Group enjoying Busforus hop-on hop-off tour in Istanbul.
Red double-decker bus in front of a historic mosque on the Busforus Istanbul tour.
Tourists on Istanbul hop-on hop-off bus with Hagia Sophia in background.
Tourists on a bus tour in Istanbul with the Blue Mosque in the background.

Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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Duration: Varies (24 hours to 48 hours)

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Explore Istanbul with ease on this Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, where you'll experience both European and Asian vibes of this vibrant city. Begin your journey in Sultanahmet, taking in the majestic views of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, then head to Eminönü for its lively piers filled with delicious grilled fish aromas. Continue through Galataport's modern promenade and marvel at Dolmabahçe Palace’s grandeur, complete with sparkling chandeliers and lush gardens.

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.

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

Tourists boarding a red double-decker bus near the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.

Tourists boarding a red double-decker bus near the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.

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

Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

  • 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.

Tourist using Istanbul City Card on hop-on hop-off bus tour.

Tourist using Istanbul City Card on hop-on hop-off bus tour.

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

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

Group enjoying Busforus hop-on hop-off tour in Istanbul.

Group enjoying Busforus hop-on hop-off tour in Istanbul.

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.

Red double-decker bus in front of a historic mosque on the Busforus Istanbul tour.

Red double-decker bus in front of a historic mosque on the Busforus Istanbul tour.

Tourists on Istanbul hop-on hop-off bus with Hagia Sophia in background.

Tourists on Istanbul hop-on hop-off bus with Hagia Sophia in background.

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FAQs

Buses depart every 45 minutes throughout the day.
You'll visit iconic sites such as Sultanahmet with its Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Eminönü's piers, Galataport’s promenade, and the Dolmabahçe Palace.
Yes, you can select either a 1-day or a 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour option.
Yes, while many inclusions are covered by your ticket, you will need to pay for any personal expenses separately.
The first bus departs at 10am from Taksim Square/Sultanahmet, while the last bus leaves at 4:45pm from the same locations.
Yes, the routes, stops, and departure times may change temporarily due to uncontrollable circumstances.
During peak hours, it cannot be guaranteed that you will have seats available on both decks of the Bosphorus cruise.
The audio guide is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish.
A 90-minute Bosphorus cruise may be included based on the option you select when booking your ticket.
No, free headphones are provided so there's no need to bring any personal ones.

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