🚌 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus in Istanbul (2025)

• Covers top landmarks: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Dolmabahçe, Taksim, Bosphorus.
• Hop-On Hop-Off service with unlimited rides during ticket validity (24h or 48h).
• Audio commentary in multiple languages (including Arabic & English).
• Air-conditioned buses with an open-top deck for views and photos.
• Helps you understand the city layout before diving into metro, tram and ferries.

• Available passes: 24-hour pass and 48-hour pass (rolling from first activation).
• Tickets are sold online and at main stops such as Sultanahmet and Taksim.
• Most sellers accept card and cash; online booking is easier in high season.
• Typical range: around €30–40 per adult depending on season and promotions; kids often get discounts.

Tip: if you plan to visit several museums and markets at a relaxed pace, the 48h pass is usually better value than trying to do everything in one day.

• Sultanahmet – best for Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and nearby attractions.
• Grand Bazaar – for traditional shopping streets and local markets.
• Kabataş – connects to Tram T1, Bosphorus piers and the funicular up to Taksim Square.
• Taksim – easy access to Istiklal Street, cafes and modern Istanbul.
• Dolmabahçe Palace – for palace tours and Bosphorus views.

The exact route and stop names can change slightly over time, so always check the map on your voucher or in the app on the day of your tour.

• Board at any marked stop and show your ticket (paper or mobile voucher) to the staff.
• Your pass activates the first time it is scanned and stays valid for 24 or 48 hours.
• On board, follow the route map and plug in your headphones for the audio guide.
• Hop off to visit an attraction, then return to the same stop or any other stop on the route to continue.
• Buses run at regular intervals; frequency can be lower in winter or on public holidays.

Most passes use a rolling 24h/48h system, not a calendar day – but always double-check the details on your confirmation email or voucher.

• Start early (first departures) to maximize stops and fit museums + markets into one loop.
• On sunny days, sit on the open-top deck for photos – but bring sunscreen / a light jacket for wind.
• Istanbul traffic can be heavy; the 48h pass gives you more flexibility to spread things.
• Check the first and last departure times so you don’t miss the final full loop.
• Combine the bus with a Bosphorus Cruise or evening in Taksim to make a complete day.

• ⛪ Hagia Sophia
• 🕌 Blue Mosque
• 🏰 Topkapi Palace
• 🛍️ Grand Bazaar
• 🚤 Bosphorus Cruise Guide
• 🏙️ Taksim Square

Most Hop-On Hop-Off routes are designed so you can see Old City sights and Bosphorus views in a single day – ideal if you have limited time in Istanbul.

• 🚇 Istanbul Metro guide – metro lines, Istanbulkart, airport connections.
• 🚊 Istanbul Tram (T1/T5) – Sultanahmet, Eminönü, Kabataş and more.
• 🚕 BiTaksi taxi app guide – local taxi app alternative.
• 🚗 Uber in Turkey guide – how Uber works with licensed taxis.
• ⛴️ Bosphorus Cruise guide – boat tours between Europe and Asia.