Taking you to the best of Istanbul's sights

Our Istanbul hop-on, hop-off bus tours give you total freedom to explore the city’s magnificent landmarks and attractions – at your own pace.

Hop-on, hop-off means you can jump on and off the bus as many times as you want. Stops are located close to the most famous Istanbul landmarks and attractions, with 11 stops on our Istanbul City Tour (Red Route) and 8 stops on our Golden Horn Tour (Blue Route). City Tour buses arrive every 30 minutes, and Golden Horn Tour buses arrive every 60 minutes, so you can discover the city at your leisure, rejoining the tour from any stop when you're ready.

See it all – no rush, no stress

What you see and how you use your hop-on, hop-off Istanbul bus ticket is completely up to you. You might want time to marvel at the Bosphorus Bridge linking Europe and Asia, appreciate the stunning architecture of the Blue Mosque, or perhaps immerse yourself in the beguiling sights, sounds and aromas of the Egyptian Bazaar. With Big Bus Tours, you can take the time to discover the best of Istanbul.

More personal

Plan your very own tour. With our Istanbul hop-on, hop-off bus tickets, you hop off only at the stops you want. If you've seen certain attractions before, you can skip them and stay on the bus until the next stop. Or you can sit back and relax for the entire tour to enjoy the incredible views and entertaining commentary.

More inspiring and informative

Our hop-on, hop-off Istanbul bus tours include recorded commentary in 8 languages. Blending fact, fun and fascinating insights, you'll get a real taste of Istanbul's rich history and diverse mix of Middle Eastern and European cultures.

More flexible

  • Each ticket gives you access to two different routes – so you can see the Istanbul that most appeals to you.
  • Different tickets types to suit your trip – choose between our 1-day Classic Ticket, or 2-day Premium Ticket.
  • Upgrade your Classic Ticket to combine it with the attraction of your choice: choose between a traditional Turkish Bath package, Istanbul Dolphinarium entry, a Guided Walking Tour around Istanbul's most famous landmarks, or combined admission to both SeaLife Aquarium and Legoland.