Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

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Tourists enjoying the Busforus 1/2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour in Istanbul, passing by iconic landmarks and cityscapes
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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
A couple using audio guide during Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul
Tourists enjoying the Busforus 1/2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul, viewing city landmarks from the open-top bus
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Tourists enjoying the Busforus 1/2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour in Istanbul, passing by iconic landmarks and cityscapes
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
A couple using audio guide during Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul
Tourists enjoying the Busforus 1/2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul, viewing city landmarks from the open-top bus
Tourists enjoying the sightseeing suring Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul
3.7(472)

Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

from
€37
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Catch Istanbul's majestic minarets, lively bazaars, and the stunning Bosphorus strait on a 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, exploring sights your way.
  • Enjoy 11 stops near Istanbul's iconic landmarks with buses every 30 minutes, ensuring your bi-continental adventure keeps rolling without a hitch.
  • Upgrade to enjoy a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise, sailing between Europe and Asia, and catch glimpses of the opulent waterfront mansions.
  • Love great views? Head to the top deck of the bus for Istanbul's skyline vistas, while an 8-language audio guide and earphones keep your journey lively.
  • Don’t miss the Blue Mosque's beautiful minarets, Hagia Sophia's towering domes, Grand Bazaar’s 4000+ shops, and Galata Tower’s historic stone structure.
  • Catch Istanbul's majestic minarets, lively bazaars, and the stunning Bosphorus strait on a 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, exploring sights your way.
  • Enjoy 11 stops near Istanbul's iconic landmarks with buses every 30 minutes, ensuring your bi-continental adventure keeps rolling without a hitch.
  • Upgrade to enjoy a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise, sailing between Europe and Asia, and catch glimpses of the opulent waterfront mansions.
  • Love great views? Head to the top deck of the bus for Istanbul's skyline vistas, while an 8-language audio guide and earphones keep your journey lively.
  • Don’t miss the Blue Mosque's beautiful minarets, Hagia Sophia's towering domes, Grand Bazaar’s 4000+ shops, and Galata Tower’s historic stone structure.

Inclusions

  • 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

Exclusions

  • Guided tours inside attractions (based on option selected)

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.

  • The routes, stops and departure times may change temporarily under uncontrollable circumstances.
  • During peak hours, seating cannot be guaranteed on both decks.
  • Specific details related to the Bosphorus Cruise (depending on the ticket you choose) will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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LARA
Dec 2024Verified booking
3/5

A lot of waiting - timetables listed were not adheared to, which required us to spend a lot of money on an uber from the Asia side to get back rather than wait in the side of the road for one hour. The mentioned boat tour that was included did not exist. Otherwise the tour audio and ride was pleasant.

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Charlotte
Dec 2024Verified booking
4/5

Certainly an easy and relaxing way to discover Istanbul, with many of the main sites covered through the extensive drop off points. The audio guide which was both informative and interesting, gave deeper insights into each region Would highly recommend.

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Clare
Dec 2024Verified booking
4/5

It was a good way to see and learn about the main sites. Traffic was very busy, so the route took a long time, and sometimes seemed to stop for quite a while at the different stops.

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Mary
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

The bus ride was ok, average. Nothing exciting. I was staying at the Novotel hotel, right near bus stop 4 yet I felt that I had to go to the joining point to pick up the first bus of the day (40 mins walk). I couldn't see the various hop on hop off points on any of the information about the bus. The second issue I had was with the boat ride. Only 2 per day, if you go on the 10:00 bus, you miss the connection for the 12:00 boat and you have to wait until 16:00 for the second boat. I honestly believed that there would be more frequent boats. The staff at the joining bus stop in the square were very unhelpful when I asked about the boat - it's a different company but as a customer - we buy a combined package. There are other boat companies which are cheaper and offer more flexibility- we live and learn.

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Claudia
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

Worked wonderfully, frequency of 45 min or longer (traffic jam) is a bit long, great driver, pays off in any case to get a first good overview of Istanbul, 1 day is enough, all sights are also easily accessible by streetcar and bus

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Charlotte
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

As a Dane but picking The English version The audio was speaking Too Quickly to understand. At The same time The Music was Too loud.

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CLAUDIA
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

Hi! We really enjoyed the experience, the only bad thing is that in several places the Spanish channel was not working, I wish they would check it.

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Dagmar
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

I liked it overall, a bit more recommendations what to do at the single stops would be helpful though. Otherwise a good way to explore the city!

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Isabelle
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

Very practical and with a great tour. However, avoid the last departure as this is the time of very heavy traffic.

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Abhijit
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

It was always on time and busses were clean. The staff needs training; not all customers speak English and also are not familiar with the city so a little but of patience when answering questions will be much appreciated by all.

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HARSH
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Absolutely amazing tour. Saw everything. The best part was the river cruise loved it.. I will be booking more for izmir and anatalya...thank u

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William
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

The experience was great but we made the mistake of not booking a day earlier and taking advantage of the full 24 hours of the pass. We booked on our last full day in Istanbul and consequently our experience turned out to basically be a long bus ride. We're glad we did it though because we saw sights we otherwise wouldn't have seen and learned things from the fairly detailed audio guide. After we got off, we retraced parts of the ride that caught our eye and discovered wonderful sights and neighborhoods in the process. The online ordering experience was a breeze and finding the departure point was surprisingly easy. Istanbul is a wonderfully chaotic and complicated city, easy to get lost in. We fully expected to have a hard time finding the bus, but no, an easy short walk from the tram stop and we were there. The onboarding process was easy, efficient and professional. Our only complaint is they didn't retract the roof of the bus, which would have made the sights really pop and, of course, made it easier to take pictures. Also, be warned, Istanbul traffic is like New York rush hour traffic all day every day. All in all we enjoyed the experience and were glad we did it. If you're in Istanbul, take the bus ride, it's worth it.

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Danilo
Oct 2024Verified booking
3/5

Most of the visitation took place in traffic with considerable delay on the route such that the audio guide was considerably ahead of what we were actually seeing.

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Claudia
Sep 2024Verified booking
3/5

I think the idea of hop on hop off buses is great. Istanbul is actually a very congested inner city, so you are on the road for a long time and it can be exhausting. The tour is interesting and the audio guides are well spoken in all languages and worth listening to. It was great to drive across the Bosphorus and experience the sights. It's also great to get off and continue. The price is justified in my opinion.

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Karine
Sep 2024Verified booking
3/5

My Hip on hop off ticket says optional ticket to Topkapi Palace. But manager did not show up on time and just sent a message thru another person that we can get the those tickets in Topkapi cafe. To make the story short nobody gives us a tickets.

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Cristiano
Sep 2024Verified booking
3/5

Skip the line mentioned can be misleading. there are two queues and we did not skip the line of the entrance, on the one to but the tickets.

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Svetlana
Sep 2024Verified booking
3/5

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.

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Suzanne
Sep 2024Verified booking
3/5

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.

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Janet
Sep 2024Verified booking
4/5

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

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Sergio
Aug 2024Verified booking
3/5

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
Aug 2024Verified booking
3/5

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 😔

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Claassen
Aug 2024Verified booking
3/5

The place where the ticket could be picked up is an illogical place in Istanbul. Logical would be if it were in the port near the ferries

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David
Aug 2024Verified booking
4/5

A great way to see some of Istanbuls hilites. Be prepared for long waits in the traffic. The passengers would have benefited from announcements on how long we would be waiting at each stop. That would have given us time to jump off and grab a bottle of water or such.

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Lisa
Jul 2024Verified booking
4/5

The staff were helpful. Information clear including timetables. The route covered all the areas we wanted to see. Only comment is that when the bus is full you cant always get to plug in for the commentary which is a big part of why we did the tour so that we can learn the history.

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Hans
Jul 2024Verified booking
3/5

the tour went to places that were not very exciting. waited a long time until bus started > 30 min. + tour as such was good organized

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Istanbul Private Tour with Round-Trip Transfers

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€75
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2 hr.
Transfers included
  • Explore Istanbul’s sights on a 2-hour private tour in a Mercedes Benz, blending comfort and style as you glide through the city at your own pace.
  • Make stops wherever you like! Marvel at Hagia Sophia's towering domes, roam the Grand Bazaar, and see the Bosphorus Strait separating Asia and Europe.
  • Relax in your classy ride with WiFi, charging ports, and AC while getting round-trip hotel transfers by an English and Turkish-speaking driver.
  • The spacious vehicle accommodates up to six people, providing you ample room to sit back and watch Istanbul's unique vibe unfold before you.
  • Explore Istanbul’s sights on a 2-hour private tour in a Mercedes Benz, blending comfort and style as you glide through the city at your own pace.
  • Make stops wherever you like! Marvel at Hagia Sophia's towering domes, roam the Grand Bazaar, and see the Bosphorus Strait separating Asia and Europe.
  • Relax in your classy ride with WiFi, charging ports, and AC while getting round-trip hotel transfers by an English and Turkish-speaking driver.
  • The spacious vehicle accommodates up to six people, providing you ample room to sit back and watch Istanbul's unique vibe unfold before you.

Inclusions

  • 2-hour tour of Istanbul in Mercedes-Benz
  • Small-group of up to 6 people
  • English & Turkish-speaking driver
  • Air-conditioning onboard
  • Round-trip hotel transfers
  • USB charging ports & WiFi on board
  • The vehicle can accommodate a maximum of 6 people.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Tourist boarding the bus during Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul\Hagia Sophia Cathedral/Mosque/Museum in Istanbul Turkey
Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus, Istanbul, with tourists exploring city landmarks.
Tourists enjoying the Busforus 1/2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul, viewing city landmarks from the open-top bus
Father and son enjoy beautiful view on Hagia Sophia Cathedral, Istanbul
Historian Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia
Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, showcasing city tour route.
Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, offering city tour views.
Hagia Sophia mosaics detail, Istanbul, Turkey.
Calligraphy in Hagia Sophia
Tourist boarding the bus during Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul\Hagia Sophia Cathedral/Mosque/Museum in Istanbul Turkey
Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus, Istanbul, with tourists exploring city landmarks.
Tourists enjoying the Busforus 1/2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul, viewing city landmarks from the open-top bus
Father and son enjoy beautiful view on Hagia Sophia Cathedral, Istanbul
Historian Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia
Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, showcasing city tour route.
Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, offering city tour views.
Hagia Sophia mosaics detail, Istanbul, Turkey.
Calligraphy in Hagia Sophia
Tourist boarding the bus during Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul\Hagia Sophia Cathedral/Mosque/Museum in Istanbul Turkey
Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus, Istanbul, with tourists exploring city landmarks.
Tourists enjoying the Busforus 1/2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul, viewing city landmarks from the open-top bus
Father and son enjoy beautiful view on Hagia Sophia Cathedral, Istanbul
Historian Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia
Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, showcasing city tour route.
Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, offering city tour views.
Hagia Sophia mosaics detail, Istanbul, Turkey.
Calligraphy in Hagia Sophia
4.1(1.8K)

Combo (Save 4%): Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Hagia Sophia Skip-The-Line Tickets

from €69.50
€66.97

4% off

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Audio guide
  • See Istanbul's sights with a 1-day hop-on hop-off pass and bypass the lines to explore Hagia Sophia’s stunning dome, with this budget-smart combo.
  • Hop on from any of the 11 stops with buses every 30 minutes, and explore sights like Dolmabahce Palace, Basilica Cistern, and the Blue Mosque.
  • Treat yourself to unbeatable views from the open-top deck, with audio guides in 8 languages bringing Istanbul’s sights to life.
  • Skip the lines to Hagia Sophia which sits near the Bosphorus and admire its massive dome and Islamic calligraphy.
  • Be amazed by Hagia Sophia’s towering minarets, gold mosaics, and marble pillars, showcasing a blend of Byzantine grandeur and Ottoman elegance.
  • See Istanbul's sights with a 1-day hop-on hop-off pass and bypass the lines to explore Hagia Sophia’s stunning dome, with this budget-smart combo.
  • Hop on from any of the 11 stops with buses every 30 minutes, and explore sights like Dolmabahce Palace, Basilica Cistern, and the Blue Mosque.
  • Treat yourself to unbeatable views from the open-top deck, with audio guides in 8 languages bringing Istanbul’s sights to life.
  • Skip the lines to Hagia Sophia which sits near the Bosphorus and admire its massive dome and Islamic calligraphy.
  • Be amazed by Hagia Sophia’s towering minarets, gold mosaics, and marble pillars, showcasing a blend of Byzantine grandeur and Ottoman elegance.

Inclusions

Istanbul HOHO

  • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
  • Audio guide in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian & Turkish
  • Free earphones

Hagia Sophia

  • Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia (Close to stop #1 Sultanahmet)
  • Access to the visitor's area

Istanbul HOHO

  • 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.

Istanbul HOHO

  • The routes, stops and departure times may change temporarily under uncontrollable circumstances.
  • During peak hours, seating cannot be guaranteed on both decks.

Hagia Sophia

  • Tip: Try to find the few remaining Christian mosaics that survived the transformation from a church to a mosque.
  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • Women should not wear knee-length shorts, skirts, or clothing with exposed shoulders or chests. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf.
  • Men should not wear knee-length shorts or clothing with exposed shoulders.
  • Clothes and scarves are available for purchase at the entrance of the attraction.
  • Hagia Sophia is under renovation, therefore, not all parts of the building are open to the public.
  • Due to the Friday prayer, the Mosque will be closed to tourists from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. For a smoother experience, it's recommend visiting after 4pm to avoid the lengthy security line anticipated between 2pm and 4pm.
  • Specific details related to Hagia Sophia will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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LARA
Dec 2024Verified booking
3/5

A lot of waiting - timetables listed were not adheared to, which required us to spend a lot of money on an uber from the Asia side to get back rather than wait in the side of the road for one hour. The mentioned boat tour that was included did not exist. Otherwise the tour audio and ride was pleasant.

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Hippler,
Dec 2024Verified booking
5/5

Fantastic no waiting on hold. A supervisor was so friendly and helped me set up the video and audio with a lot of patience. An extra thank you again : ) !

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Clare
Dec 2024Verified booking
4/5

It was a good way to see and learn about the main sites. Traffic was very busy, so the route took a long time, and sometimes seemed to stop for quite a while at the different stops.

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Ralf
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

We were not advised to take headphones with us. So we could only turn our cell phones down and couldn't hear everything

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Chiara
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

The skip-tail ticket allowed us faster access to Hagia Sophia or given the tight schedule we would have had to postpone. The 'audio guide not very exhaustive and not very fluent (the division between Ottoman and Byzantine route makes the visit not very easy). Also the non-specific identification of landmarks in the ground floor room or tour floor. The visit thus limited to the first floor makes the 'experience incomplete. The mosque, however, is splendid.

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Jeremy
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

Still had to queue despite 'skip the queue' tickets. This description is misleading. If there are instructions on the tickets as to how to get the free audio guide they are pretty well hidden.

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Carlos
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

It was fast and evidently the place is amazing. I had been before, but never at the top. I was able to see up close and learn about the hidden Christian, Byzantine paintings. It really is amazing to be able to appreciate something so old with so much history.

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ENRIQUE
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

The place is magnificent but you can only access the upper galleries if you are not Muslim. This is something that should have been warned before the visit.

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Charlotte
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

As a Dane but picking The English version The audio was speaking Too Quickly to understand. At The same time The Music was Too loud.

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Alfredo
Nov 2024Verified booking
4/5

Banana short , with pa famivlua and friends, to visit assortment Istanbul, monuments and as it's Molo beautiful. We are contention Of the trip

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Silvana
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

We were able to go straight through without wasting time. The long line is for security checks but it goes fast. I recommend it

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Karlijn
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

It is a must see, 20 yr ago you bog stand down in the dome, unfortunately could not anymore. But the idea that this is already so old, incredible!

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SALLIM
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

It was a mosque and previously was a church. Certainly memorable to see the magnificent strucrture and the decorations and the historical depections of Christianity maintained at certain parts of the mosque thus respecting history.

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Han
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The history of this place of worship is immensely interesting. Byzantine church, mosque, museum and again mosque. Pity is what has been lost from Byzantine times.

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Annelise
Oct 2024Verified booking
3/5

The experience was very good, but they're not really wire-cut tickets. We had to wait a very long time and I'm handicapped. Afterwards, however, we were able to move faster than those without tickets.

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Andreea-Roxana
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

It was a beautiful experience! We entered immediately with the skip the line ticket! I didn't use the audio guide because I didn't know how to install it, but it's not necessary, Hagia Sofia speaks for itself! Andreea 💋 xoxo

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Christine
Oct 2024Verified booking
3/5

We liked the ease of the skip the line. That was handy. I downloaded the audio guide (all 39 sections) but could play no more than 21 of them....with no explanation as to why? Was my ticket also good for something else? Again, no explanation.

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Javid
Oct 2024Verified booking
3/5

Skip the line you pay more, which is ok. Then you have to go back in that hugh line which took any other 45 mins. Now that is not good experience as you are charging more to skip the line. Not mentioning that the line to get inside which you want to skip, you can't. Not a good experience.

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William
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

The experience was great but we made the mistake of not booking a day earlier and taking advantage of the full 24 hours of the pass. We booked on our last full day in Istanbul and consequently our experience turned out to basically be a long bus ride. We're glad we did it though because we saw sights we otherwise wouldn't have seen and learned things from the fairly detailed audio guide. After we got off, we retraced parts of the ride that caught our eye and discovered wonderful sights and neighborhoods in the process. The online ordering experience was a breeze and finding the departure point was surprisingly easy. Istanbul is a wonderfully chaotic and complicated city, easy to get lost in. We fully expected to have a hard time finding the bus, but no, an easy short walk from the tram stop and we were there. The onboarding process was easy, efficient and professional. Our only complaint is they didn't retract the roof of the bus, which would have made the sights really pop and, of course, made it easier to take pictures. Also, be warned, Istanbul traffic is like New York rush hour traffic all day every day. All in all we enjoyed the experience and were glad we did it. If you're in Istanbul, take the bus ride, it's worth it.

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Hamid
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

I recommend visiting the site at 6pm due to less crowds.. There are long lines in the morning and afternoon. There are two lines one to buy tickets and the second line is to enter the site. Buying a ticket with Headout allows you to skip the buying the ticket line but no the t entry line.

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Mary
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

Great museum. Purchase online saved tons of standing time at ticket booth. Good communication post purchase on how to access tickets for entry.

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Vojtech
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

With the online ticket, you can avoid the queue at the ticket office, which is certainly 60m long. You can't bypass the security check, but the queue moves quite quickly. We were only able to visit the second floor of Hagia Sophia, the prayer room downstairs was only open to locals. Nevertheless, it felt like a lot to pay the entrance fee (€33.50) for 15 minutes. Women have to wear headscarves and have their shoulders covered, men have to wear long pants.

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Mary
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

It is worth some extra to pay to skip the ticket line albeit I think the fee charged by this service somewhat exorbitant.

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Marina
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

I got in without waiting in line; and because I went early; obviously the Headout payment is higher than the ticket sold at the box office for €7.00.

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James
Sep 2024Verified booking
4/5

Skip-the-line ticket worked great. Audio guide software was glitchy. There is free public wifi inside Hagia Sophia, so the audio guide loaded after about seven minutes... but kept needing to restart. "View ticket without internet in the app" did not work for me.

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Tourists exploring the historic Basilica Cistern in Istanbul with a combo deal of skip-the-line tickets and a hop-on hop-off bus tour, saving 9%
Tourists exploring Istanbul with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, with a stop at the historic Basilica Cistern, offering a unique combo deal to save 9%
Tourists exploring Istanbul with a combo deal of Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, saving 9%
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Guided tour group exploring the historic Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, highlighting unique architectural features and Topkapi Palace in the background
Tourists exploring the historic Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, a unique combo tour offering skip-the-line tickets and a hop-on hop-off bus tour, saving 9%
Tourists exploring Istanbul with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, with a stop at the historic Basilica Cistern, offering a unique combo deal saving 9%
Tourists exploring Istanbul with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, with a stop at the historic Basilica Cistern, offering a unique combo deal with a 9% saving
Tourists exploring the historic Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, a unique combo tour offering skip-the-line tickets and a hop-on hop-off bus tour, saving 9%
Tourists exploring the historic Basilica Cistern in Istanbul with a combo deal of skip-the-line tickets and a hop-on hop-off bus tour, saving 9%
Tourists exploring Istanbul with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, with a stop at the historic Basilica Cistern, offering a unique combo deal to save 9%
Tourists exploring Istanbul with a combo deal of Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, saving 9%
Tourists exploring the Basilica Cistern with skip-the-line tickets in Istanbul, followed by a hop-on hop-off bus tour, saving 9% with this combo deal
Guided tour group exploring the historic Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, highlighting unique architectural features and Topkapi Palace in the background
Tourists exploring the historic Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, a unique combo tour offering skip-the-line tickets and a hop-on hop-off bus tour, saving 9%
Tourists exploring Istanbul with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, with a stop at the historic Basilica Cistern, offering a unique combo deal saving 9%
Tourists exploring Istanbul with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, with a stop at the historic Basilica Cistern, offering a unique combo deal with a 9% saving
Tourists exploring the historic Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, a unique combo tour offering skip-the-line tickets and a hop-on hop-off bus tour, saving 9%
Tourists exploring the historic Basilica Cistern in Istanbul with a combo deal of skip-the-line tickets and a hop-on hop-off bus tour, saving 9%
Tourists exploring Istanbul with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, with a stop at the historic Basilica Cistern, offering a unique combo deal to save 9%
Tourists exploring Istanbul with a combo deal of Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, saving 9%
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Combo (Save 15%): Basilica Cistern Tickets + Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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  • Save money on your Istanbul trip with a combo featuring access to Basilica Cistern's reservoir, and a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour of the city’s sights.
  • Accessible by buses, the Basilica Cistern displays eerie underground waters and 336 marble columns, unveiling brilliant Roman engineering.
  • The Cistern's two mysterious Medusa heads and its 80,000 cubic meters of water capacity, captivate every visitor’s curiosity.
  • See Istanbul's landmarks like the Spice Bazaar and Hagia Sophia, hopping on and off at any of the 11 stops aboard buses running every 30 minutes.
  • Grab seats on the open-top deck for perfect skyline views, while multilingual audio guides immerse you in the city's history, enriching your journey.
  • Save money on your Istanbul trip with a combo featuring access to Basilica Cistern's reservoir, and a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour of the city’s sights.
  • Accessible by buses, the Basilica Cistern displays eerie underground waters and 336 marble columns, unveiling brilliant Roman engineering.
  • The Cistern's two mysterious Medusa heads and its 80,000 cubic meters of water capacity, captivate every visitor’s curiosity.
  • See Istanbul's landmarks like the Spice Bazaar and Hagia Sophia, hopping on and off at any of the 11 stops aboard buses running every 30 minutes.
  • Grab seats on the open-top deck for perfect skyline views, while multilingual audio guides immerse you in the city's history, enriching your journey.

Inclusions

Basilica Cistern

  • Skip-the-line entry to the Basilica Cistern (Close to stop #1 Sultanahmet)
  • Audio guide in English, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Iranian, Arabic & Turkish

Istanbul HOHO

  • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
  • Audio guide in English, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Iranian, Arabic & Turkish
  • Free earphones

Exclusions

Istanbul HOHO

  • Entry to attractions
  • Guided visits inside attractions

Istanbul HOHO

  • 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.

Basilica Cistern

  • Tip: Observe the carp swimming in the water. The fish add a dynamic element to the cistern, often visible from the raised platforms.
  • It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
  • Specific details related to Basilica Cistern will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

Istanbul HOHO

  • The routes, stops and departure times may change temporarily under uncontrollable circumstances.
  • During peak hours, seating cannot be guaranteed on both decks.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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LARA
Dec 2024Verified booking
3/5

A lot of waiting - timetables listed were not adheared to, which required us to spend a lot of money on an uber from the Asia side to get back rather than wait in the side of the road for one hour. The mentioned boat tour that was included did not exist. Otherwise the tour audio and ride was pleasant.

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Clare
Dec 2024Verified booking
4/5

It was a good way to see and learn about the main sites. Traffic was very busy, so the route took a long time, and sometimes seemed to stop for quite a while at the different stops.

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Charlotte
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

As a Dane but picking The English version The audio was speaking Too Quickly to understand. At The same time The Music was Too loud.

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Ann
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

The Citernes are worth visiting. However, it is recommended that you take an audio guide. Or visit the Citernes with a guide. In just under an hour you can visit the Citernes.

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Alexander
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

When I saw the line of people waiting to buy tickets, I thought, "Oh no! This is going to take a long time". Then I saw the online opportunity on a sign. The online tickets were easy to buy because your e-commerce design was very simple. In just a few minutes, I walked right past the line to the entrance and showed them the e-ticket on my phone. I was in! I'd recommend this to everyone.

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Anthony
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The Skip the Line ticket was great, but we did get there early, when the doors opened and it felt like we had the site to ourselves. Ticket purcahse was a seamless efficient service!

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William
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

The experience was great but we made the mistake of not booking a day earlier and taking advantage of the full 24 hours of the pass. We booked on our last full day in Istanbul and consequently our experience turned out to basically be a long bus ride. We're glad we did it though because we saw sights we otherwise wouldn't have seen and learned things from the fairly detailed audio guide. After we got off, we retraced parts of the ride that caught our eye and discovered wonderful sights and neighborhoods in the process. The online ordering experience was a breeze and finding the departure point was surprisingly easy. Istanbul is a wonderfully chaotic and complicated city, easy to get lost in. We fully expected to have a hard time finding the bus, but no, an easy short walk from the tram stop and we were there. The onboarding process was easy, efficient and professional. Our only complaint is they didn't retract the roof of the bus, which would have made the sights really pop and, of course, made it easier to take pictures. Also, be warned, Istanbul traffic is like New York rush hour traffic all day every day. All in all we enjoyed the experience and were glad we did it. If you're in Istanbul, take the bus ride, it's worth it.

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Jose
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

It is a wonderful place that we enjoyed very much. It was very crowded to get in but with our e-ticket we got in right away.

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Bruna
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

Booking the ticket was easy and fast. We skip the line without any problem. We didn't like the visit experience, too expensive and little to see. I don't recommend

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Petra
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

The booking went quickly and smoothly! We didn't even have to wait 1 minute to get in. Highly recommended!!!! Thank you very much!

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Jeannie
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

The App was easy to download and was quick and easy to use. I was able to skip the long line and go right to the front and get in by showing my QR code. Highly recommend.

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Beverly
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

I truly enjoyed my experience. I did think the pricing was a little high, but I would absolutely do this again. For me it's the history. Some of the things I saw were left over materials. Nothing significant about a head turned sideways other then it's was a leftover material. There were information boards, I loved the decorative lighting and art work. It was nice. I had skip the line tickets, so I'm glad I didn't have to waste a lot of time standing in a long line. I'll get the audioguide next t time. I spent about 45 minutes here. You have to walk down stairs to get to the cistern and then walk up stairs to leave. The routing is very organized. I recommend taking it all in.

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Christiane
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

They were the right tickets for admission. So the correct WR CODE, without having to stop off somewhere to get a voucher. That was very, very convenient. And that's how it should be... not like some things with the MEGAPASS ...

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Cristian
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

Booked the online tickets fast, and we went towards the longue que, but passing it by a fast lane. Headout has sent us before detailed info about how to proceed. I recommend!

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Maribel
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

I dodged the ticket line and the entrance line. It only took me 5 minutes to be inside the visit. Prices of the experience of visiting La Cisterna

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Karine
Sep 2024Verified booking
3/5

My Hip on hop off ticket says optional ticket to Topkapi Palace. But manager did not show up on time and just sent a message thru another person that we can get the those tickets in Topkapi cafe. To make the story short nobody gives us a tickets.

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Cristiano
Sep 2024Verified booking
3/5

Skip the line mentioned can be misleading. there are two queues and we did not skip the line of the entrance, on the one to but the tickets.

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Reinout
Sep 2024Verified booking
3/5

when problems with showing the online-ticket, client should at least be allowed to queue in the ticketline and personnel at the counter should be able to look up the reservation buh name and/or bookingnumber

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Svetlana
Sep 2024Verified booking
3/5

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.

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Kelly
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

The attraction is beautiful! Inside it is not so crowded and paying not to wait in line is very good since it is quite hot outside.

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Waiarama
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

Ticketing was very easy to organise inline and entry into the Basilica Cistern. Beautiful inside, loved walking through and seeing all the artwork and information too.

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Suzanne
Sep 2024Verified booking
3/5

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.

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Cotofana
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

What I loved the most was the lighting and how the art pieces were arranged and put together like almost creating a story. Also, about headout, it was very simple to get the tickets and we received straight simple directions on how to benefit of the purchase. Thank you!

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Kenneth
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

this is a must see when in Istanbul. It's cool how they built such an increadible underground structure hundreds of years ago. Using the Skip the line, made it perfect as there is a HUGE line and you really walk by them all and just go in. Don't think i'll ever wait in line if I can find one of these skip the line options online.

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Alexander
Aug 2024Verified booking
4/5

Very interesting and imposing ancient building and good for great photos. Thanks to the slightly more expensive tickets, there is no endless queue at the entrance. In short: a must-see spot in Istanbul for those who haven't been there yet. And if you don't want to spend 45 minutes waiting in the blazing sun, the small surcharge for the tickets is fine.

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Combo (Save 5%): Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Galata Tower Tickets

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  • Explore Istanbul's two-continent split with a 1-day hop-on hop-off pass, and enter the Galata Tower’s ancient viewpoint with this affordable combo.
  • With 11 stops near top landmarks and buses every 30 minutes, you can easily stroll to sights like Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Spice Bazaar.
  • Listen to an 8-language audio guide while the open-top deck offers sweeping views of Istanbul’s skyline, making each stop even more captivating.
  • Hop off a bus and climb the historic Galata Tower, once a lookout post, and now a museum with rotating exhibitions of Turkish history.
  • Zoom up the elevator to the tower's conical peak and spot landmarks like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Suleymaniye Mosque, framed by the Bosphorus.
  • Explore Istanbul's two-continent split with a 1-day hop-on hop-off pass, and enter the Galata Tower’s ancient viewpoint with this affordable combo.
  • With 11 stops near top landmarks and buses every 30 minutes, you can easily stroll to sights like Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Spice Bazaar.
  • Listen to an 8-language audio guide while the open-top deck offers sweeping views of Istanbul’s skyline, making each stop even more captivating.
  • Hop off a bus and climb the historic Galata Tower, once a lookout post, and now a museum with rotating exhibitions of Turkish history.
  • Zoom up the elevator to the tower's conical peak and spot landmarks like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Suleymaniye Mosque, framed by the Bosphorus.

Inclusions

Istanbul HOHO

  • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
  • Audio commentary in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian & Turkish
  • Free earphones

Galata Tower

  • Entry to Galata Tower (Close to stop #4 Galataport)
  • Express elevator to the lookout platform of the Galata Tower

Istanbul HOHO

  • 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.

Istanbul HOHO

  • The routes, stops and departure times may change temporarily under uncontrollable circumstances.
  • During peak hours, seating cannot be guaranteed on both decks.

Galata Tower

  • Tip: Walk around the entire observation deck to experience the city from every angle. Don't miss the views towards the Golden Horn.
  • The tower is wheelchair accessible only till the 7th floor.
  • Specific details related to the Galata Tower will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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LARA
Dec 2024Verified booking
3/5

A lot of waiting - timetables listed were not adheared to, which required us to spend a lot of money on an uber from the Asia side to get back rather than wait in the side of the road for one hour. The mentioned boat tour that was included did not exist. Otherwise the tour audio and ride was pleasant.

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Clare
Dec 2024Verified booking
4/5

It was a good way to see and learn about the main sites. Traffic was very busy, so the route took a long time, and sometimes seemed to stop for quite a while at the different stops.

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daniel
Nov 2024Verified booking
5/5

I proposed on top. We met here a few months ago and decided to get married. So galata tower was a perfect place to ask your lady to marry you. Beautiful views of the city where we met for the first time. WE LOVE ISTANBUL !!

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Charlotte
Nov 2024Verified booking
3/5

As a Dane but picking The English version The audio was speaking Too Quickly to understand. At The same time The Music was Too loud.

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Marguerite
Oct 2024Verified booking
5/5

I had a difficulty because my Iphone was out of battery whenwe arrived, and I only has the QR on my Iphone. I had to explain this to a girl who helped me with finding a charger, and turning on my phone, to get them. It was magical, to find someone that saved us from the possibility of not being able to enter the Galata Tower for the Sunset. This was our last day in Istanbul. I regret not knowing her name, she was an extraordinary sweet and special girl.

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William
Oct 2024Verified booking
4/5

The experience was great but we made the mistake of not booking a day earlier and taking advantage of the full 24 hours of the pass. We booked on our last full day in Istanbul and consequently our experience turned out to basically be a long bus ride. We're glad we did it though because we saw sights we otherwise wouldn't have seen and learned things from the fairly detailed audio guide. After we got off, we retraced parts of the ride that caught our eye and discovered wonderful sights and neighborhoods in the process. The online ordering experience was a breeze and finding the departure point was surprisingly easy. Istanbul is a wonderfully chaotic and complicated city, easy to get lost in. We fully expected to have a hard time finding the bus, but no, an easy short walk from the tram stop and we were there. The onboarding process was easy, efficient and professional. Our only complaint is they didn't retract the roof of the bus, which would have made the sights really pop and, of course, made it easier to take pictures. Also, be warned, Istanbul traffic is like New York rush hour traffic all day every day. All in all we enjoyed the experience and were glad we did it. If you're in Istanbul, take the bus ride, it's worth it.

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Paola
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

I highly recommend buying headout tickets to skip the ticket buying stuff. For the galata tower you have to wait in line a bit even though you have the ticket already purchased, but it is the line needed to take the elevator . . And it is really worth it. Fantastic scenery..instambul was for me the most intense trip so far with a thousand emotions.

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Miguel
Sep 2024Verified booking
5/5

I really liked the organization to visit the galata tower and the fact that you can get the tickets online, which saves you time at the site.

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Karine
Sep 2024Verified booking
3/5

My Hip on hop off ticket says optional ticket to Topkapi Palace. But manager did not show up on time and just sent a message thru another person that we can get the those tickets in Topkapi cafe. To make the story short nobody gives us a tickets.

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Cristiano
Sep 2024Verified booking
3/5

Skip the line mentioned can be misleading. there are two queues and we did not skip the line of the entrance, on the one to but the tickets.

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Svetlana
Sep 2024Verified booking
3/5

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.

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Suzanne
Sep 2024Verified booking
3/5

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.

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Samata
Aug 2024Verified booking
3/5

Support staff is not really helpful with answering questions. There's no trash can available for me to throw away my drink cup that I had in hand because it was a HOT day.

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Sergio
Aug 2024Verified booking
3/5

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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David
Aug 2024Verified booking
4/5

A great way to see some of Istanbuls hilites. Be prepared for long waits in the traffic. The passengers would have benefited from announcements on how long we would be waiting at each stop. That would have given us time to jump off and grab a bottle of water or such.

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Lisa
Jul 2024Verified booking
4/5

The staff were helpful. Information clear including timetables. The route covered all the areas we wanted to see. Only comment is that when the bus is full you cant always get to plug in for the commentary which is a big part of why we did the tour so that we can learn the history.

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Hans
Jul 2024Verified booking
3/5

the tour went to places that were not very exciting. waited a long time until bus started > 30 min. + tour as such was good organized

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Michael
Jul 2024Verified booking
3/5

Exactly the same procedure as in any other city. The audio guide should include a bit more information, you're bound to have classical music in your ears for 70% of the journey. One or two hours longer travel times would also be nice. Until 16:00 is not a gigantic amount of time.

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Jane
Jun 2024Verified booking
4/5

Great tour to get your bearings. Buying tickets online was a nightmare as I couldn't access the QR code without internet ( despite downloading the Headout app) . It would have been easier to pay at the bus stop!

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Robert
Jun 2024Verified booking
5/5

Great way to see and hear about the city! Good tour information. Easy to book. Nice vehicle. Highly recommend for those who want to get a good feel for the whole city in a short time.

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Donald
May 2024Verified booking
3/5

I felt that the recorded audio stream should have contained much more information. So much historical information should have been included. There were many times along the route where there was only music playing, no information.

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Mark
May 2024Verified booking
3/5

It was an acceptable way to see several parts of the city. Don't know why they just don't send you tickets straight away. You have to see someone to exchange email tickets for QR tix. Audio guide is not great.

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Maren
May 2024Verified booking
5/5

Bus ran approx. every 45 minutes, very good and detailed description of the attractions (however, you could not hear the information about the station where you wanted to get off, otherwise you would have missed the exit), possibility to charge your cell phone on the way.

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Alisa
Apr 2024Verified booking
4/5

online ticketing was excellent, smooth and quick plus I received additional discounts for additional tours. the tour was very good, especially for people with limited time to visit. it was not always clear which buildings the guide was referring to and from the back of the bus it was not always visible. but quite comprehensive

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Taitu
Jan 2024Verified booking
5/5

Bought the tickets for 2 online and the bus driver accepted the proof of purchase from my phone. The driver was really driving with caution due to the rain. All were helpful to accommodate visitors. Thanks

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Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours

Straddling the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul is a multicultural blend of both Asia and Europe. With 2500 years of history, stunning architecture, art, and a vibrant cosmopolitan nightlife, Istanbul has something for every traveler. 

The best way to take in all the attractions that the city has to offer is to get on a Hop-on Hop-off bus. They are large, double-decker, open buses that run along a designated route and stop at famous attractions along the way. You can hop off at the attractions you want to visit and hop back on the next bus when you want to continue the tour. 

Why Choose Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours?

Why Choose Istanbul Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours
  • Saves Money: Traveling around Istanbul can be expensive, but Hop-on Hop-off buses help you get around several attractions at affordable prices.
  • Easy and Convenient: Hop-on Hop-off buses work on a simple principle. You get off at any attraction you want and grab the next one to get to another destination. 
  • Multilingual Audio Guides: The Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off buses are equipped with pre-recorded audio guides in almost 10 languages to make your experience an informative one. 
  • Free Wi-Fi and Snacks: The Hop-on Hop-off buses also come with free Wi-Fi and snacks to ensure a hassle-free experience. 
  • Visit the Top Attractions: The Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off buses pass through almost 11 top attractions of the city and you can also upgrade them to cruise through the Bosphorus Strait. 
  • Freedom to Make Your Own Itinerary: If you book Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off bus tickets, you do not have to follow a fixed schedule. You can get off at any attraction and make your own itinerary as you go through the route. 
  • Splendid Views: The open roof of the double-decker buses offers splendid views of the city and its landmarks. 

Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off routes & timings

Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off

This Hop-on Hop-off bus tour offers a fantastic way to explore the city's rich history and vibrant culture at your own pace. Choose from the 1 or 2-day pass and get access to audio guides in 8 languages. Popular stops include the Taksim Square, Spice Bazaar, and Dolmabahce Palace.

TIMINGS
10am-4:45pm from Taksim Sqaure/Sultanahmet
FREQUENCY
Every 45 minutes

11 stops with optional 90-minute Bosphorus cruise

Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off

Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours Highlights

Basilica Cistern in Istanbul - This is a Photograph of Basilica Cistern
Hagia Sophia in Istanbul - This is a Photograph of Hagia Sophia
Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul - This is a Photograph of Dolmabahce Palace
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul - This is a Photograph of Topkapi Palace
Blue Mosque in Istanbul - This is a Photograph of Blue Mosque
Galata Tower in Istanbul - This is a Photograph of Galata Tower
Taksim Square in Istanbul - This is a Photograph of Taksim Square

Taksim Square

The central station of the Istanbul metro network, Taksim Square is filled with shops and restaurants. The Gezi park, the domed church of Aya Triada, Huseyin Aga mosque, and Istiklal street are some major attractions in Taksim Square. 

Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul - This is a Photograph of Sultanahmet Square

Sultanahmet Square

The Sultanahmet Square, also known as the Hippodrome of Constantinople was a race track that supported the social and sporting center of the city. Only four fragments of the original grand structure remain to this day.

Ortakay Mosque in Istanbul - This is Photograph of Ortakay Mosque

Ortakay Mosque

The Ortakay mosque is situated on the waterside of the Ortakoy pier square, one of the most popular spots along the Bosphorus. The mosque was completed in 1854 or 1856 and remains open to visitors even in the present day. 

Eminonu Square in Istanbul - This is a Photograph of Eminonu Square

Eminonu Square

The Eminonu square is a bustling spot between the Galata tower and the New mosque. It is purely a commercial waterfront of Istanbul, from where you can spot tons of ferries and boats whizzing past and docking, all day long. 

Karakoy in Istanbul - This is a Photograph of Karakoy

Karakoy

If you love relishing seafood and shopping, you must visit Karakoy, which is lined with restaurants specializing in fish dishes. Most of the restaurants specializing in seafood are situated on the underside of the Galata tower. 

Naval Museum in Istanbul - This is a Photograph of Naval Museum

Naval Museum

The Naval museum, located inside the Dolmabahce palace, is filled with almost 4000 artifacts related to Turkish naval conquests. It also contains a number of significant relics and military equipment pertaining to the Ottoman army. 

Beylerbeyi Palace in Istanbul - This is a Photograph of Beylerbeyi Palace

Beylerbeyi Palace

An imperial summer residence built between 1861 and 1865, the Beylerbeyi palace is located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus river. Over the years, with the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire, the palace has hosted several foreign guests. 

Besiktas Bazaar in Istanbul - This is a Photograph of Besiktas Bazaar

Besiktas Bazaar

The Besiktas bazaar is one of the most popular Sunday markets in Istanbul. The bazaar is known for its universities, scenic views, shops, restaurants, and historic sites. The locals are friendly and often welcome visitors with smiles. 

Egyptian Spice Bazaar in Istanbul - This is a Photograph of Egyptian Spice Bazaar

Egyptian Spice Bazaar

The spice bazaar in Istanbul is the largest market in Istanbul. Head to the bazaar for a fresh supply of nuts, honeycomb, spices, Turkish delights, caviar, Urfa pepper, sumac, dried oregano, dried figs, and mature Turkish cheese.

Hop-on Hop-off Visitor Tips and Guidelines

  • Check the Route: To make the most of your visit to Istanbul, check the routes of its Hop-on Hop-off buses and make your own itinerary. You can get off at any attraction and board the next bus from any spot. 
  • Set Out Early: The Hop-on Hop-off buses start at 10 AM. It is best to arrive a little before that to reach attractions early to avoid overcrowding in the later hours of the day. 
  • Book Tickets Online: It is best to book Hop-on Hop-off bus tickets online to avail yourself of great deals and discounts. Also, booking tickets online ensures that your spot is reserved in advance. 
  • Follow the Dress Code: If you want to enter religious sites, make sure to cover your knees and shoulders. 
  • Listen to the Audio Guide: Your Hop-on Hop-off bus ticket comes with pre-recorded audio guides in over 10 languages. Get expert insights, stories, and anecdotes as you cross off the top attractions of the city. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours

Q. How do Hop-on Hop-off buses work?

A. The Hop-on Hop-off buses work on a simple principle. You get off at any attraction of your choice and board the next bus from any destination. You can visit many landmarks at affordable prices with Hop-on Hop-off buses. 

Q. Does Istanbul have Hop-on Hop-off buses?

A. Yes, Istanbul offers Hop-on Hop-off buses to visit several landmarks in the city at pocket-friendly rates.

Q. Where can I buy Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off bus tour tickets?

A. It is best to buy Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off bus tour tickets online to avail of great deals and discounts. Booking tickets online also ensures that you can reserve your seats in advance. 

Q. Can I buy Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off bus tour tickets online?

A. It is recommended that you buy Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off bus tour tickets online. Online bookings ensure that your seats are guaranteed in advance. If you set out early, you can cover more attractions before the overcrowding begins in the later hours of the day. 

Q. What is the starting point of Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off buses?

A. The Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off buses start at 10 AM from Sultanahmet and pass through almost 11 major attractions in the city. 

Q. How to get discounts on Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off bus tour tickets?

A. The easiest way to get great deals and discounts on Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off bus tickets is to book them online. 

Q. How much do Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off bus tour tickets cost?

A. You can book the 1-day Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off bus tour tickets for €42. The cost for the 2-day sightseeing tour inclusive of the Bosphorus cruise amounts to €49. 

Q. What do Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off bus tour tickets include?

A. The Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off bus tour tickets include visits to major landmarks of the city like Sultanahmet, Taksim Square, Blue Mosque, Ortakay Mosque, and so on. The Hop-on Hop-off buses pass through 11 major stops. The buses are also equipped with free Wi-Fi, snacks, and audio guides to make your experience a memorable one.

Q. What facilities are available in Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off buses?

A. Free Wi-Fi, snacks on board, and pre-recorded audio guides in over 10 languages are some of the perks of traveling in Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off buses. 

Q. Which attractions does an Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off bus pass through?

A. The Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off buses pass through almost 11 stops namely Taksim Square, Sultanahmet, Dolmabahce Palace, Naval museum, Egyptian spice bazaar, and many others. 

Q. What are the timings of Hop-on Hop-off buses in Istanbul?

A. The Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off buses run from 10 AM to 5 PM throughout the year.