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BUSFORUS - HOP ON HOP OFF BUSES

BUSFORUS is a tour service that allows you to discover Istanbul's iconic landscapes and historic sites with panoramic buses with openable roofs. It offers a unique 33-kilometer tour experience and allows you to see Istanbul's most important points.

With the digital guide system in 14 languages, you can get detailed information about Istanbul's rich history and cultural heritage. With the Hop On Hop Off system, you can get off at any stop you want and get back on, exploring the city at your own pace.

Discover Istanbul's Historic Sites

With BUSFORUS, you will have the opportunity to comfortably discover Istanbul's most important historical and touristic locations. With our stops at Sultanahmet, Eminönü, Karaköy, Galataport, Dolmabahçe Palace, Naval Museum, Beylerbeyi Palace, Beşiktaş Market, Taksim Square, Şişhane and Egyptian Bazaar, you can easily access everywhere in the city.

Modern and Comfortable Service

Our modern buses with openable upper decks allow you to see Istanbul's unique landscape panoramically. Each of our buses has USB charging points and air conditioning. We have specially designed access ramps for our disabled passengers.

Professional Guidance

With the digital guide system in 14 different languages, you can learn detailed information about Istanbul's historical, cultural and architectural richness. You can put on your headphones and listen to the city's story in your own language.

🚌 Get off at any stop you want, explore, then get back on the bus – unlimited access throughout operating hours!
🎧 Dive deep into every building, street and story you see with audio guidance in 14 languages.
🎧 Personal headphones
📶 Free Wi-Fi
🌆 Enjoy your journey with spacious seating areas with panoramic views

TIME TO DISCOVER ISTANBUL

Discover the iconic sights and historical sites of Istanbul on panoramic convertible buses. A unique 33-kilometer tour experience awaits you!

2-2,5 Hours 11 station Guidance in 14 languages Ticket valid for 24 hours
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BUSFORUS ROUTE

Busforus serves on a route that surrounds Istanbul's most popular places with high tourism appeal, and this route, which starts and ends at Sultanahmet, covers a distance of approximately 33 kilometers between 11 stops.

All Routes
Red Route (Outbound)
Blue Route (Return)
BUSFORUS Tour

Busforus starts from Sultanahmet and passes through Eminönü, Karaköy, Galata Port, Dolmabahçe Palace, Naval Museum, Beylerbeyi Palace, Beşiktaş Market, Taksim Square, Şişhane, Egyptian Bazaar stops respectively and returns to Sultanahmet, which is the starting point.

Red Route (Outbound)
  • 1. Sultanahmet
  • 2. Eminönü
  • 3. Karaköy
  • 4. Galataport
  • 5. Dolmabahçe Palace
  • 6. Naval Museum
  • 7. Beylerbeyi Palace
Blue Route (Return)
  • 8. Beşiktaş Market
  • 9. Taksim Square
  • 10. Şişhane
  • 11. Egyptian Bazaar
  • 12. Sultanahmet
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BUSFORUS ROUTE

All Routes
Red Route (Outbound)
Blue Route (Return)

Busforus serves on a route that surrounds Istanbul's most popular places with high tourism appeal, and this route, which starts and ends at Sultanahmet, covers a distance of approximately 33 kilometers between 11 stops.

Within the scope of this route, Busforus starts from Sultanahmet and passes through Eminönü, Karaköy, Galata Port, Dolmabahçe Palace, Naval Museum, Beylerbeyi Palace, Beşiktaş Market, Taksim Square, Şişhane, Egyptian Bazaar stops respectively and returns to Sultanahmet, which is the starting point.

With your 24-hour valid ticket, you can get off at any stop you want and continue your journey with the next buses.

Busforus Tour Packages

CLASSIC

Hop-on hop-off valid for 24 hours (except evening tour)

SILVER

48-hour hop-on hop-off (except evening tour) & Bosphorus Boat Tour

GOLD

48-hour hop-on hop-off (including evening tour) & Bosphorus Boat Tour

EVENING

Limited package non-stop evening tour (1 tour/day)

You can purchase the Classic Tour package online. Silver, Gold, Evening and Family packages are available at Sultanahmet sales point.

  • 0-5 years: Free
  • 6-11 years: Discounted

TICKET SALES CHANNELS

  • busforus.istanbul
  • İstanbul Card
  • Sultanahmet Square Starting Stop
  • BusForUs Stops & Agencies

WORKING HOURS

  • Service every day between 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tickets are valid for 24/48 hours (within departure hours)
  • Average Tour Duration: 2 - 2.5 Hours
  • May Change Depending on Traffic Rules

Ticket Sales Information

  • Local tourists who want to experience an urban Istanbul tour with BusForUs can top up their Istanbul Card at Belbim filling points.

İSTANBUL ULAŞIM

The latest model buses, which stand out with their superior technological equipment and comfort, also provide easy access for disabled passengers. While travel safety is ensured with 360° wide-angle security cameras inside the bus; warnings, guidance and promotions are made on 3 passenger information screens and with the PUSH-TO-TALK technology located at 3 different points in each vehicle, it is possible to reach our call center in real time during the journey. Each seat of the buses, which have a capacity of 72 passengers, has a USB charger and headphone jack.

Voice Guidance

Audio guidance service available in 14 different languages.

Disabled Access

Special design providing easy access for disabled passengers.

360° Cameras

Travel safety with wide-angle security cameras.

Internet access

Free WiFi access throughout the entire trip.

BAS-KONUŞ Teknolojisi

Gerçek zamanlı çağrı merkezi erişimi sağlayan teknoloji.

Information Screens

3 passenger information screens with warnings and promotions.

72 Passenger Capacity

Comfortable travel with spacious and comfortable seating areas.

USB Charging

USB charging and headphone jack on each seat.

BUSFORUS CONTACT CHANNELS

Support