Istanbul Tourist Bus, Istanbul - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Istanbul Tourist Bus
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 72.87 USD
Rating: 7.7 (149 reviews)

Very good. We saw quite a bit of the city.

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The Istanbul sightseeing bus is a practical way to tour the city with three names. You can hop on and off at any of the stops, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace.

Details

Duration

1 day.

Language

The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.

Included

Unlimited use of the sightseeing bus
Audio commentary in English
Headphones for each person
Wifi on board

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Varies according to the attraction included.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

7.7

Very good 2,386 Travelers·149 reviews

May 30, 2026
Hugo Nestor Meseri
Argentina
A city tour by bus that provides a great overview of Istanbul, especially for those visiting for the first time. The audio guide has good information ...
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August 27, 2026
Sonia Serafini
Torrance, United States
Very good. We saw quite a bit of the city.
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June 27, 2026
Anónimo
Toluca, Mexico
The people so kind, the explanation was good
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April 17, 2026
Martine
Thouare, France
Very good, although we had a lot of trouble retrieving the QR codes to be able to complete the activity.
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April 10, 2026
Anónimo
Costa Rica
It's a beautiful tour that shows you the main places you should visit.
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February 19, 2026
Patricia Echard
Cha Euil, France
Very good, even though it rained a lot!!!
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January 1, 2026
Carlos
Puerto Rico, United States
This service was very useful because it gives you an overview of the city and where the main attractions are located. I recommend it.
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December 26, 2025
Edgardo Vazquez Caamaño
Puerto Rico, United States
The schedule was correct, the driver was friendly and very willing to explain anything, the bus facilities were in very good condition, and the audio ...
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December 11, 2025
Marta
Tarragona, Spain
Okay, although it wouldn't hurt to have some strategic stops where we could take nice photos.
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November 19, 2025
Marta Rocha
Portugal
Very nice
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The Istanbul sightseeing bus is a practical way to tour the city with three names. You can hop on and off at any of the stops, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace.

Activity Details

The Istanbul sightseeing bus follows 1 route and 12 stops. Tour the essential sights of the city between two continents and two worlds on a double-decker open-top bus. Throughout the journey you'll enjoy interesting English language commentary about the history and sights you drive past.

The unmissable stops on the tour are: Sultanahmet Square, Galata Bridge, the Beylerbeyi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, and, of course, the Hagia Sophia, the most iconic sight in Istanbul.

You can view the route and all the stops via this link:

Route map and list of stops

How does it work?

The ticket for the Istanbul tourist bus is valid for one calendar day from the time it's used for the first time, that is, a ticket activated on a Monday will be valid for the whole day, regardless of the time at which you have validated it. For this reason, it's recommended to start using the bus services in the morning to get the most out of it.

During this time, you can get on and off the bus as many times as you want. This makes it easy for you to visit the city's unmissable sights.

Timetables and Frequency

The bus operates from 10 am to 5 pm, with an estimated frequency of one bus every hour on the hour. The full bus route is about two and a half hours long.

However, please note that these schedules are flexible and may be subject to change.

Points of interest in Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Basilica Cistern Galata Tower Grand Bazaar

Types of activities in Istanbul

Guided Tours and Free Tours Free Tour Boat tours Folk Event Zen Day trips

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The Istanbul sightseeing bus is a practical way to tour the city with three names. You can hop on and off at any of the stops, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace.

Activity Details

You can view the route and all the stops via this link:

Route map and list of stops

How does it work?

During this time, you can get on and off the bus as many times as you want. This makes it easy for you to visit the city's unmissable sights.

Timetables and Frequency

The bus operates from 10 am to 5 pm, with an estimated frequency of one bus every hour on the hour. The full bus route is about two and a half hours long.

However, please note that these schedules are flexible and may be subject to change.

Istanbul Tourist Bus