Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Two Routes
Seeing Istanbul from the upper deck of an open-top double-decker bus, sitting above the noise of the city, is an experience unlike any other. With this daily ticket you can hop off at twelve stops across two separate routes, stay as long as you like, and continue your journey from where you left off on the next bus. The route starting in Sultanahmet carries you from the walls of the historic peninsula to the shores of the Bosphorus, and from there to the modern face of the city. The audio guide accompanying you on the bus tells the story of every point you pass, so you both watch the scenery along the way and learn why the structure you see matters. Free internet access, water and snacks are with you throughout the journey. This is a day designed for travelers who want to build their own schedule and not be tied to fixed times.
Tour Information
- Duration: 8 Hour
- Languages: tr, en
- Categories: Daily Tours, Istanbul Tours, Turkey Tours, City Tours & Cultural Trips
- Age Groups: Baby: 0 - 0 · Child: 0 - 0 · Adult: 12 - 99
Included Services
- Transportation
Not Included
- Personal expenses
Meeting & End Points
- Starting Point: Sultanahmet Meydanı
- Ending Point: Taksim Meydanı
Meeting Points
- Sultanahmet Square — Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet Parkı No:2, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Tour Route
10:00 · Sultanahmet Meydanı — Sultanahmet Square: Boarding Point
The starting point of the day is Sultanahmet Square. You board the bus right between Hagia Sophia and the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, just next to the Hippodrome. Since your ticket is valid all day, there is no need to rush; if you like, you can first see the Obelisk and the German Fountain in the square and then catch the next bus. Head up to the upper deck, put on the audio guide headphones, and the ro11:30 · Eminönü: Spice Bazaar and Ferry Piers
Eminönü is the city's busiest square. If you get off here, you can wander among the spice, dried nut and Turkish delight stalls in the domed corridors of the Spice Bazaar and step into the courtyard of the adjacent New Mosque. At the pier, fish bread boats line up, and you can see fishermen casting lines from the Galata Bridge. Bosphorus ferries also depart from here.13:00 · Galataport and Karaköy: A Walk Along the Waterfront
Galataport is a renovated cruise port right on the Bosphorus; you can stroll along its open promenade stretching along the coast and explore İstanbul Modern's contemporary art collection. A few steps away, the narrow streets of Karaköy begin: third-wave coffee shops, design stores in old han buildings and famous fish restaurants are all here. Galata Tower is a ten-minute walk uphill.15:30 · Taksim Meydanı — Taksim Square and İstiklal Avenue
The stop on the route that opens onto the city's modern face. İstiklal Avenue begins at Taksim Square: a two-kilometre pedestrian avenue where the nostalgic red tram passes, full of passages, bookshops, taverns and music shops. If you walk along the avenue, you will pass Çiçek Pasajı, the Fish Market and Galatasaray High School and reach Galata Tower.
Popular Points
- Eminönü Square
- Galataport Istanbul
Tour Rules
Not Suitable For
- Not Allowed: People with heart conditions
Booking Conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Are taxes included in the tour price?
- Yes, taxes are included in the prices shown on this page.