Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Routes, Stops & Passes

Highlights

• See top Istanbul attractions on this comprehensive sightseeing bus tour, such as Topkapi Palace, Taksim Square, Bosphorus Bridge, the Golden Horn, and much more. 
• Choose from the 24, 48 or 72-hour validity period.
• See Turkey in miniature at the child-friendly Miniatürk model park.
• Marvel at the minarets and dazzling blue tiles of the Blue Mosque.

What It Includes

• Audio commentary and complimentary headphones
• Free WiFi onboard the buses
• Free Big Bus Istanbul route map
• Miniaturk entrance fee
• Naval Museum entrance fee

Verdict

• Ideal for families. Purchase the 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. 

Highlights

• The Hop-on Hop-off Bus takes you near all the city's top attractions for 24 hours. 
• Get to grips with Turkish culture and tradition on the City Tour (Red Route) and the Golden Horn Tour (Blue Route).
• See Dolmabahçe Palace, Valens Aqueduct, Taksim Square and more while on a boat cruise.

What It Includes

• 24-hour access to both routes of the hop-on-hop-off buses
• 2-hour Bosphorus Cruise
• Miniatürk Park
• Naval Museum
• Audio guide on the buses (available in English, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, French, German, Italian & Spanish)
• Complimentary earphones
• Free WiFi on the bus

Verdict

• Recommended to any type of travelers. Enjoy the sights of the city aboard a sightseeing bus or a boat cruise, or both. 
• Ideal for travelers staying for a short time. Finish the tour in 1 day.

Highlights

• The Hop-on Hop-off Bus takes you near all the city's top attractions for 48 hours. 
• Take a leisurely boat cruise along the Bosphorus and see Istanbul's sights from a whole new perspective.
• See Dolmabahçe Palace, Valens Aqueduct, Taksim Square and more while on a boat cruise.

What It Includes

• 48-hour access to both routes of the hop-on-hop-off buses
• 2-hour Bosphorus Cruise
• Miniatürk Park
• Naval Museum
• Audio guide on the buses (available in English, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, French, German, Italian & Spanish)
• Complimentary earphones
• Free WiFi on the bus

Verdict

• Recommended to any type of travelers. Enjoy the sights of the city aboard a sightseeing bus or a boat cruise, or both. 
• Ideal for first-time visitors. Have more time seeing all top attractions of the city with the 48-hour ticket validity.

Highlights

• The Hop-on Hop-off Bus takes you near all the city's top attractions for 72 hours. 
• Explore Miniatürk and the Naval Museum.
• Hop onto a boat cruise any time you're feeling road-weary and glide along the beautiful Bosphorus for jaw-dropping views of Istanbul from the water.

What It Includes

• 72-hour access to both routes (Red and Blue) of the Hop-on Hop-off Bus Istanbul
• Bosphorus cruise
• Entrance to the Miniatürk Park
• Entrance to the Istanbul Naval Museum
• Audio guide in eight languages
• Free WiFi on the bus

Verdict

• Recommended to any type of travelers. Enjoy the sights of the city aboard a sightseeing bus or a boat cruise, or both. 
• Ideal for first-time visitors. See all the attractions of the city with the 72-hour ticket validity and have enough time to go back to your favorite sights. 

Highlights

• Get the Island Tourist Pass that provides free access to city attractions including LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Hagia Irene Museum, Madame Tussauds Istanbul, Xtreme Aventures Istanbul, and Istanbul Sea Life Aquarium.
• Save money, skip the ticketing lines, and explore Istanbul at your own pace.

What It Includes

• 1-time access to the mentioned attractions.
• Free access to mentioned state museums, only by attending the guided tours.
• 3 days of unlimited internet connection (can be extended for an additional fee, 1 kit for every 3 people in the Pass)
• Discount in a 1-way airport transfer to/from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport
• Guiding over WhatsApp (Weekdays: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Weekends: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm)
• Free pick-up and Drop-off from hotels/rental places in Sultanahmet, Eminönü, Sirkeci, Laleli, Beyoglu, Besiktas and Sisli for the dinner cruise.
• Admission to Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Strait, and many more.

Verdict

• Great value for money. All entrance fees to the listed attractions are already included.
• Ideal for families. There’s a lot of activities for children and adult.

What Is It

• A trip that takes place on a Double Decker bus that allows you to hop on and hop off at the famous tourist attractions all across Istanbul
• A trip where travellers get to stay in each location for about 30 minutes and the route duration is about 1 or 2 hours depending on what one selects at the time of booking

What Will Do

• Select between the Red Route or the Blue route, which feature different stops
• Hop on and off at any of the two routes of your choice
• There are various ticketing options available and prices are fixed on the basis of 1 day, 2 day or 3 day trips

What Inclues

• Travellers get to access free Wifi and interesting commentary in 8 different languages
• Travellers are provided with a Big Bus App, map and headphones.
• Travellers are also granted entry to Naval Museum and Miniaturk
• The bus provided for this tour is a open top bus, giving travellers a 360-degree panoramic view as they travel along the route across Istanbul

Travellers Talk

• A group of travellers were very happy with the tour as it was easy to locate the bus stops and the river cruise. Travellers also got to see some of the most famous attractions of Istanbul upon taking part in this tour

Is It Right

• Yes! This trip is extremely suitable for travellers as they can create their own personalized sightseeing itinerary and explore Istanbul at leisure

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