Big Bus tour of Istanbul
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Big Bus tour of Istanbul

Free cancellation
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Language: English , Italian , French , Spanish , Arabic , German , Russian
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Mobile voucher accepted
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Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • Take in magnificent views of the city from an open-top bus
  • Hop on and off to explore Istanbul's landmarks for as little or as long as you like
  • Visit Istanbul’s most famous landmarks, from the Bosphorus Bridge to the Blue Mosque
What to expect

Istanbul is unlike anywhere else on Earth – enriched with mesmerizing cultural contrast. This Istanbul bus tour captures it perfectly – hop on to take the famous journey from Europe to Asia across the Bosphorus Bridge and hop off to discover the city's magnificent mosques, palaces and bazaars!

There is ample opportunity for sightseeing in Istanbul: the City Tour (Red Route) provides the possibility to experience two continents; Europe and Asia in one city. The bus tour stops at Sultanahmet Square, Galata Bridge, Tophane, Port, Dolmabahçe, Naval Museum, Beylerbeyi Palace, W Hotel, Taksim Square, Sishane, Egyptian Spice Bazaar.

Choose between the Classic Ticket (1 day), the Premium Ticket (2 days) or the Deluxe ticket (3 days).

Red Route:

  • Sultanahmet Square
  • Eminonu-Galata Bridge
  • Tophane
  • Port
  • Dolmabahçe Palace
  • Naval Museum
  • Beylerbeyi Palace
  • W Hotel
  • Taksim Square
  • Sishane - Istanbul Modern
  • Egyptian Spice Bazaar
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What's included
  • check Classic Ticket: 1-day hop-on hop-off bus pass
  • check Premium Ticket: 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass
  • check Deluxe Ticket: 3-day hop-on hop-off bus pass
  • check Commentary in 8 languages (French, German, Italian, Arabic, Spanish, English, Russian and Turkish)
Where

Cankurtaran Mh., No:, Atmeydanı Cd. No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Meeting point:
Tours start in Sultanahmet Square between Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia next to the main road. You can also start your tour from any of the stops on the itinerary but you must redeem your voucher in Sultanahmet Square at stop number 1/20.
What to remember
  • Please be aware that due to Covid-19 local regulations, service can be suspended at any time and without notice. Customers are advised to check the Big Bus website or download the Big Bus app for the most updated information
  • Your voucher can be used within 180 days from the date of purchase
  • New health & safety measures have been introduced in order to reduce the risk associated with the spread of Covid-19 in line with government advice and requirements of the local health authorities. These include regular cleaning of buses, social distancing measures and wearing masks on the bus
  • To uphold these new safety and hygiene standards in keeping guests safe during the Covid-19 Pandemic, tours may have to operate on a reduced service and changes may be made to ticket inclusions. This may also include changes to the frequency of departures, routes and reduction or removal of stops
  • Tickets valid for more than 1 day must be used across consecutive days
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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