Explore Istanbul at your own pace on board a double-decker, open-top, hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. See all the famous landmarks, from the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque to the splendors of the Ottoman Empire, including Dolmabahçe Palace.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
- Duration 1 - 3 days
- Instant confirmation
- Audio guide/headphones
- Spanish, Turkish, English, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Explore Istanbul's Byzantine and Ottoman architecture by bus
- Hop off at more than 15 different stops to explore Istanbul's most famous sites
- See Turkey in miniature at the child-friendly Miniatürk model park
- Marvel at the minarets and dazzling blue tiles of the Blue Mosque
- Savor the warm aromas of the Spice Bazaar
- Cross the Bosphorus Bridge into Asia
- Watch the fishermen on Galata Bridge
Full description
See all the sights of Istanbul on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. Choose between flexible Classic and Premium tickets. Save money with a family ticket and take the kids to child-friendly sites such as the Dolphinarium or the Miniatürk model village, where Turkey’s most important monuments are recreated in miniature.
You will have access to 2 routes. Buses come regularly and frequently on both routes. Informative recorded commentary is available in 8 different languages, including English, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Complimentary earphones are provided.
Jump off at any of the stops on the Red Route and see architecture from the Byzantine and Ottoman eras. Cross the Bosphorus Bridge to Asia to see the Beylerbeyi Palace and watch all the activity of the Bosphorus Straits. Marvel at the old city wall of Constantinople and the Roman Aqueduct on the Golden Horn/Blue Route, which also includes the iconic Blue Mosque.
The City Tour (Red) Route:
• Sultanahmet Square
• Galata Bridge
• Tophane
• Port
• Dolmabahçe
• Naval Museum
• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Akaretler / W Hotel
• Taksim Square
• Egyptian Spice Bazaar
Golden Horn/Blue Route:
• Sultanahmet Square
• Galata Bridge
• Patriarchate
• Cable Car
• Dolphinarium
• Miniatürk
• Transport Museum / Rahmi Koç Museum
• Egyptian Spice Bazaar
Includes
- Classic (24-hour ticket), Premium (48-hour ticket) or Deluxe (72-hour ticket) hop-on hop-off bus ticket
- Audio commentary and complimentary headphones
- Free WiFi onboard the buses
- Free Big Bus İstanbul route map
- Miniaturk entrance fee
- Naval Museum entrance fee
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
Know before you go
- You will have access to both the The City Tour/Red Route and the Golden Horn/Blue Route. Buses come regularly and frequently on both routes.
- Due to COVID-19 measures, there might be changes to the frequency of departures and routes as well as reduction or removal of stops. More information can be found on the local partner's website.
