Istanbul Sunset and City Lights Open-Top Bus Tour
You'll explore Istanbul under the evening lights aboard an open-top double-decker bus. The tour starts at Sultanahmet Square and lasts two hours.
As you travel through the Sultanahmet area, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace come into view with their illuminations; these structures take on a completely different appearance at night. Because the upper deck of the bus is open, you watch the scenery directly rather than through a window.
Then you cross the Bosphorus Bridge from the European side to the Asian side and loop back past Beylerbeyi Palace. You get to see two continents on the same evening; from the bridge, the lights of both shores of the Bosphorus appear at once.
The vehicle has an audio guide system; you choose your own language from 8 options and listen to the history of the places you pass. WiFi is also available on the bus.
Tour Information
- Duration: 2 Hour
- Languages: tr, en
- Categories: Daily Tours, Sunset & Romantic Tours, Istanbul Tours, Turkey Tours, City Tours & Cultural Trips
- Age Groups: Baby: 0 - 0 · Child: 3 - 11 · Adult: 12 - 99
Included Services
- Audio guide
- Professional guide
- Open-top double-decker bus tour
- Audio commentary in 8 languages (headset)
- WiFi on board
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
Meeting & End Points
- Starting Point: Sultanahmet Meydanı
- Ending Point: Sultanahmet Camii
Meeting Points
- Sultanahmet Square — Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet Parkı No:2, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Tour Route
18:00 · Sultanahmet Meydanı — Sultanahmet Square
You board the open-top double-decker bus at the stop in Sultanahmet Square. You put on the audio guide headset and choose your own language from 8 options. If you want to sit on the upper deck, it pays to arrive early; bring a light layer for the evening chill.Beylerbeyi Palace
The bus crosses the Bosphorus Bridge from the European side to the Asian side; on the bridge, the lights of both shores of the Bosphorus come into view at once. On the Asian side, you pass in front of Beylerbeyi Palace and turn back. The palace's illuminated waterfront façade is one of the most photographed spots on the tour. You get to see two continents in the same evening.Sultanahmet Camii — Sultanahmet Mosque
The bus returns to the starting point and the tour ends here. In Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia, the Sultanahmet Mosque and the Basilica Cistern are within walking distance; you can make time for dinner at the surrounding restaurants.
Popular Points
- Beylerbeyi Palace
Tour Rules
Transport and Baggage
- Allowed: The tour departs from Sultanahmet Square at 18:00 and lasts 2 hours
What to Bring and Dress Code
- Allowed: Raincoat or jacket
Good to Know
- Allowed: In bad weather, the program or departure point may change
- Allowed: The program may change depending on traffic conditions
- Allowed: The upper deck of the bus is open; bring a light layer for the evening chill
Booking Conditions
- Reservation request is instantly confirmed.
- Pay 30% now, the rest by Cash, Bank/Credit Card
- (Taxes Included)
Upcoming Departures
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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.