Istanbul · SIGHTSEEING BUS TOURS
The good sightseeing bus tours fill up first and the great ones go weeks ahead. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes, and where they genuinely differ.
Hop-on-hop-off Istanbul bus from Sultanahmet with 8-language audio, optional Bosphorus cruise, and flexible stops for top Byzantine and Ottoman sites.
“Many interesting stops. Audio program was just the right amount of detail.”
A 1-day hop-on hop-off bus loop through Istanbul’s top sights, with English audio and easy stop-and-start sightseeing from Sultanahmet.
“Very informative voice guide. Lovely staff and buses ran on time at every stop. No main feet when the traffic is so heavy!”
Open-top Istanbul hop-on hop-off bus with English audio, major sights from Sultanahmet to Beylerbeyi, plus Dolmabahçe and the Spice Bazaar.
“Waste of money, couldn't see anything properly. Bus was packed. Annoying music in between information. Got off and walked and used the tram. Much more fun and we saw more”
Istanbul to Troy by coach and ferry with lunch and an English guide, plus UNESCO ruins and the Trojan Horse replica.
“This tour is stressful free. Beyza contacted me a day before the tour the pickup time and the driver arrived punctually. The guide spoke clearly and we have no problem understanding the love story behind the Trojan Horse.”
Istanbul hop-on hop-off bus with an open-top double-decker, 12 stops, multilingual audio guide, plus free Wi-Fi, water, and snacks.
“wenig Infos, wenig Highligts, die angefahren wurden, schlechte Ausführungen”
Hop on and off across Istanbul in one day, from Sultanahmet to Taksim and over to the Asian shore, with audio and Wi-Fi.
“It is very very dear. They may give you the wrong tickets and no signs anywhere as to when the busses end for the night. You may have to walk home to your hotel”
Istanbul hop-on hop-off open-top buses with a 24 hour ticket, multi-language audio guide, and panoramic stops across old and modern Istanbul.
“Le prix des billets sur place est moins cher de 12€ par personne.on été 4 ,alors on a payé 48€ plus cher .C’est décevant.”
Bosphorus cruise, Pierre Loti cable car, and Eyup Sultan mosque with a live guide, hotel pickup, and small-group pacing in Istanbul.
“Very good atmosphere I’m glad to choose this trip very friendly and I read namaz on the boat ⛴️ as well”
4-hour Bosphorus cruise plus Golden Horn sights, Balat streets, Rumeli Fortress, and a cable car to Pierre Loti coffee house.
“La actividad no era la misma por la que pagamos. Faltó información.”
A 1-day hop-on hop-off bus pass for Istanbul’s top sights, with onboard audio in multiple languages and flexible stop access.
“It was a really enjoyable tour of Istanbul, about 2 hours long. There were fantastic views of the city along the way and it was possible to listen to an audio guide in 14 languages. They contacted me via WhatsApp right after I bought the ticket. I got a really good impression and can highly recommend it”
A 10-hour Istanbul highlights day with Çamlıca Mosque, Beylerbeyi Palace, a cable car ride, and a 2-hour Bosphorus cruise for $96.
“Great tour that was well arranged. Transportation was clearly communicated and our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating to our needs. The tour was informative and well organised. The places we visited were interesting and lunch was delicious. Highly recommended!!”
See Istanbul from both water and hilltop. This 3-hour Bosphorus boat, bus, and Pierre Loti cable car combo includes pickup and a guide.
“We promptly arrived at the meeting point 15 minutes before scheduled time and waited for 1/2hour. There were several drivers in front of the hotel, we asked them if they are there to pick us up and no one was. The hotel concierge knew nothRead more”
Private 3-hour hop-on hop-off from your Istanbul hotel. Hop off anytime, explore sights, markets, and food, then return door-to-door.
“Very good, individual tour. DIfficult to arrange meeting point at first via App, but turned out to be very easy after direct contact with the driver”
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