Forus Tour Istanbul Hop-on Hop-Off Bus
A 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour permit allows you to see the major sites of Istanbul without breaking a sweat.
Tour overview
Istanbul bus Tour, with a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour pass, you can see the best sites of Istanbul without breaking a sweat. The sightseeing tour is ideal for budget-conscious visitors who wish to explore the city at their own speed. Stop at the sights that pique your attention and ignore those that don’t. Throughout the trip, you’ll get to see the city from a unique perspective. Sultanahmet, Eminonu, Taksim Square, and the Spice Bazaar are all worthwhile stops.
- Get an in-depth look at Istanbul’s biggest attractions.
- Avoid the inconvenience of public transportation and costly cabs.
- Use the offered audio tour to learn about the city’s history.
- Make your Istanbul sightseeing trip unique.
Tour itinerary
Duration: 1 day
Departure from Sultanahmet at (10:00 – 11:00 – 12:00 – 13:00 – 14:00 – 15:00 – 16:00 – 17:00)
Sultanahmet:
Sultanahmet is noted for its mosaic-filled Hagia Sophia mosque, as well as the spectacular Ottoman-era Blue Mosque with its conspicuous minarets. Sultanahmet Square has a park, gardens, and fountains, as well as the Egyptian Obelisk of Theodosius and the neighboring 4th-century Stone of Million pillar ruin. The streets of this renowned district are lined with shops, hotels, and classic eateries.
Eminönü:
Eminönü buzzes with activity as boats offload people at ferry docks near the city’s bazaars. The Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, is a colorful jumble of carpets, textiles, lamps, and jewelry, with booths full of fruit, teas, and spices, while the halls of the Grand Bazaar are a dazzling jumble of carpets, fabrics, lamps, and jewelry. The district is dominated by the Süleymaniye Mosque, while the Rustem Pasha Mosque, established in the 16th century, is famed for its Iznik tiles.
Karaköy:
Karaköy is a busy harborside quarter where trendy cafés and late-night cocktail bars mix with neighborhood bakeries and family-run enterprises. Young fashion designers’ offices and stores are located in Ottoman-era structures splattered with street art, and there’s also a burgeoning modern art gallery scene. The Klç Ali Paşa complex, built in the 16th century, includes a mosque and medicinal baths.
Galataport Istanbul:
Galataport is an Istanbul cruise ship port and mixed-use development in the Galata neighborhood. It is located on the European side of the Bosporus strait, where it merges with the Golden Horn.
Dolmabahçe, Beşiktaş: Dolmabahçe Palace served as the Ottoman Empire’s main administrative center from 1856 to 1887, then again from 1909 to 1922 (Yldz Palace served in the gap). It is situated on the European coast of the Bosporus Strait in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş neighborhood.
Naval Museum: The Istanbul Naval Museum is a national maritime museum in Istanbul, Turkey, located in the Beşiktaş neighborhood. The Ottoman Minister of Navy, Bozcaadal Hasan Hüsnü Pasha, founded it in 1897. The museum has a significant collection of military artifacts from the Ottoman Navy.
Beylerbeyi Palace: The Beylerbeyi Palace, Beylerbeyi meaning “Lord of Lords,” is located in the Beylerbeyi neighborhood of Istanbul’s Üsküdar district on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. It was erected between 1861 and 1865 as an Imperial Ottoman summer palace and is located just north of the First Bosphorus Bridge.
Büyük Beşiktaş Çarşısı: The Beşiktaş Bazaar is a prominent Sunday market in the Beşiktaş neighborhood of Istanbul. As you approach the market, you will be greeted with many colors and welcoming smiles. It has an incredible selection of products ranging from tomatoes to high-end jewelry.
Taksim Square: Taksim, which extends from Taksim Square and features the Republic Monument, is a bustling nightlife, retail, and dining district. Vintage trams run down Istiklal Caddesi, the city’s principal pedestrian avenue, which is surrounded by 19th-century buildings hosting multinational shopping brands, movie theaters, and cafés. The thick network of side alleyways is filled with pubs, antique stores, and rooftop cafes with views of the Bosphorus.
Şişhane Sokak: For too long a neighborhood known primarily for its lighting stores and somewhat dirty traffic, but now fast transforming, with some of the most beautiful fin-de-siècle structures and wonderfully accessible owing to the new metro station. Few people are aware of the origins of the term, the 6th (eş in ancient Turkish, currently exclusively used in backgammon) Office, which refers to the municipality headquarters of Istanbul’s first modern municipality.
Egyptian Bazaar:
The Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey is one of the city’s major bazaars. It is the most famous covered retail complex after the Grand Bazaar, located in the Fatih district’s Eminönü sector.
Sultanahmet:
The amazing adventure has come to an end.
Points of interest passed by on this route:
- Blue Mosque
- Eminonu Pier
- Karakoy
- Galata Tower
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Naval Museum
- Beylerbeyi Palace
- Besiktas
- Taksim Square
- Beyoglu
- Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Includes:
- A one-day ticket is valid.
- A licensed professional driver.
- Audio guide in eight languages.
- Internet access is available.
Testimonials
Tour highlights
- You must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity to get a complete refund.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time of the experience, you will not be reimbursed.
- Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the experience will not be allowed.
- Cut-off times are dependent on the experience’s local time.
Important details
Before you go, be aware of the following:
- Wheelchair access is available.
- Accessible for strollers.
- Close to public transit.
- There are infant seats available.
- Wheelchair-accessible transportation is available.
- The majority of passengers are able to participate.