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Itinerary

Red Route

Route Duration: 2 hours

Stops on the Red Route:

Sultanahmet - Sultanahmet Square
Eminönü İskele
Tophane
TDİ Anonim Şirket Yönetim Kurulu Başkanlığı
Dolmabahçe Palace
Deniz Müzesi Sanat Galerisi
Beylerbeyi
Taksim Square
Şişhane 1
Mısır Çarşısı

Attractions on the Red Route:

Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya) / Topkapi Palace / Galata Tower / Galata Koprusu / Bosphorus Bridge / Taksim Square / Dolmabahce Palace / Naval Museum

Operates: Red Route/The City Tour Buses depart every 30 minutes from 09:15 AM until 05:45 PM

Blue Route/Golden Horn Tour

Route Duration: 1 hour

Stops on the Blue Route/Golden Horn Tour:

Sultanahmet - Sultanahmet Square
Eminönü İskele
The Ecumenical Patriarchate
Pierre Loti Hill
Silahtarağa Caddesi
Miniatürk
Hasköy Cd. No:5
Mısır Çarşısı

Attractions on the Blue Route/Golden Horn Tour:

Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya) / Topkapi Palace / Galata Koprusu / Miniaturk / Rahmi M. Koc Museum / Eminonu Pier / Istanbul Dolphinarium

Operates: Blue Route/Golden Horn Tour Buses depart from Sultanahmet Square every 60 minutes from 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM

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Included

Free Wi-Fi
Commentary in 8 languages
Big Bus App, Map and Headphones
Miniaturk Entry
Naval Museum Entry

Not included

Entrance fees

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets are open dated and can be redeemed on any travel date within one year of date selected at time of booking
Your ticket will be valid until the same time on the following day during the tour operation hours
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Features

Cultural

85%

Tourism

80%

Reviews

4.1

134

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Jorge G

4 | 2019-09-23

The service was very good. Staff was helpful, spoke good english and was always wvailable to answer questions and give tips

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Maureen C

4 | 2018-05-14

It was good, but they dont leave as often as in other cities. Had to wait over an hour

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Brent G

4 | 2017-12-30

A good value and a great way to get around the city however, I was unable to visit the Greek Patriarchate because the bus had entered the off-season schedule. It's not their fault per se, but I was still disappointed.

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anatolykarpenko

1 | 2017-12-18

My friends warned me not to buy this bus service, but I decided to check for myself. I made a mistake. Horrible experience for 120. I bought tickets for my parents and I for 2 days and we spent most of the time in the traffic jam. Overall, it is a Very disappointing service with a lot of disadvantages. The Routs and the stops are not the best. The intervals between the busses are not 15-20 minutes as usual, but an hour. If you will miss your bus, be ready to wait for an hour until the next one. Also the bus stops running at 4. On the second day we got of at our first stop and walked around. By the time we wanted to board the bus again it was after 4 and the last one already left. So, I totally wasted my money. Don't make my mistake. Walk around yourself and use public transportation.

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Stefan B

4 | 2017-11-16

Both routes were well planned, we saw lots of things, the guide was nice and knowledgeable, everything was fine with one exception: Having enjoyed the marvelous Miniaturk for nearly two hours, we went to the Blue line stop 10 minutes ahead of time, just to be on the safe side, and had to wait for over 90 minutes for the next bus to come. When it finally arrived, the driver - a rather good-looking guy in snow-white shirt and with prestigious moustache just got off to buy some tea and have a friendly conversation with the car park guards. He did not even bother to say sorry. It didn't really matter because the weather was fine, none of us were in a hurry and it was nice sitting in the sun on pretty yellow benches but...

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CATARINO C

4 | 2017-11-10

Great time on the Big Bus - We got to see both sides of Istanbul and how diverse and amazing the city is. I can't wait to return and continue exploring ancient beautiful Istanbul!

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Clayton K

4 | 2017-10-31

We use hop on hop off buses in all countries. It is a wonderful idea. I am just afraid it is not that good idea in Istanbul because of heavy traffic.

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crismontez

5 | 2017-10-05

Just what you need to see the city in just one day! It's not cheap, but in a place where just a few people speak english is highly recommended! All the major monuments and places are here! Absolutely practical!

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