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The 15 Istanbul Bus Tours That Earn Their Fare

37 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Good istanbul bus tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ.

Istanbul Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus in Sultanahmet and Taksim - Taksim Square and three club stops
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Istanbul Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus in Sultanahmet and Taksim

Istanbul: Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus - Starting at the meeting bar with games and raki
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Istanbul: Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus

Istanbul: Hop-On-Hop-Off with Optional Audio Tour or Cruise - Sultanahmet, Eminönü, and the Golden Horn side of town
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Istanbul: Hop-On-Hop-Off with Optional Audio Tour or Cruise

Pub Crawl Istanbul / Rooftop Clubs & Party Bus - Walking through Taksim and Nevizade
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Pub Crawl Istanbul / Rooftop Clubs & Party Bus

4.Pub Crawl Istanbul / Rooftop Clubs & Party Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 872 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $30

Review of Istanbul’s $30.23 pub crawl, with rooftop clubs, welcome shots, a party bus, local hosts, and practical nightlife tips.

“Had an amazing night on the Istanbul pub crawl! The bar and the clubs were lively, the crowd was fun, and the whole night was super well organized. Huge shout-out to our host, Maral, who made everyone feel welcome and kept the energy high all night. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a great way to experience Istanbul’s nightlife!”

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Istanbul Two Continents Tour By Bus And Bosphorus Cruise - Inside Camlica Mosque
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Istanbul Two Continents Tour By Bus And Bosphorus Cruise

5.Istanbul Two Continents Tour By Bus And Bosphorus Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 525 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $108

See Istanbul from both continents with Camlica Hill, palaces, mosques, lunch, and a two-hour Bosphorus cruise for $108.84.

“It is a fun tour, and many sites are visited, which could take a week if you are doing it on your own. The tour guide was excellent and the planning from one site to the other was well done. You will get the site's history and then some time to be on your own and do what you want.”

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Istanbul: Guided Bosphorus Cruise & Golden Horn Bus Tour - Golden Horn views and old city stories
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Istanbul: Guided Bosphorus Cruise & Golden Horn Bus Tour

Istanbul: Rooftop Pub Crawl with Party Bus - The party bus is part of the show
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Istanbul: Rooftop Pub Crawl with Party Bus

Istanbul Top Attractions sightseeing Hop-on Hop-Off Bus - Eminönü, the Egyptian Bazaar, and the Golden Horn
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Istanbul Top Attractions sightseeing Hop-on Hop-Off Bus

8.Istanbul Top Attractions sightseeing Hop-on Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 197 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $69

Istanbul hop-on hop-off bus review covering stops, traffic, audio guide, value, timing, and tips for using the route wisely.

“Overpriced, poor implementation of schedule (long waits for next busses), and English audio with a difficult British accent. On the plus side, the staff were friendly and accommodating and the busses spotless and modern with USB charging outlets at every seat. It would have been faster and cheaper to use the trams to go everywhere.”

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Open-Top Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour in Istanbul - Eminönü and the Egyptian Bazaar bring the city to life
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Open-Top Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour in Istanbul

9.Open-Top Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 195 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $68

Review of Istanbul’s open-top bus tour, covering sights, traffic, audio, ticket issues, value, route stops, and who should book.

“Worst hop on hop off bus, would not recommend. Better off using mass transit. Traffic is insane, over 4 hour round trip and did not get off the bus except at mandatory stop 1 for 45 min. Don’t typically write reviews but this tour ruined our vacation. Some passengers were cutting it close to make it back to cruise ship port.”

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Istanbul: Troy Guided Bus Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch - The early Istanbul pickup and long bus journey
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Istanbul: Troy Guided Bus Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch

10.Troy Guided Bus Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · 16 hours · from $148

Review of Istanbul to Troy day tour with ferry rides, lunch, expert guides, ruins, Trojan Horse replica, and practical value advice.

“This tour is stressful free. Beyza contacted me a day before the tour the pickup time and the driver arrived punctually. The guide spoke clearly and we have no problem understanding the love story behind the Trojan Horse.”

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Istanbul: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus with Audio Guide - How to use the 12-stop route
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Istanbul: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus with Audio Guide

Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Red Bus - Stop 1: Sultanahmet puts the big sights at your feet
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Istanbul Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Red Bus

Istanbul Hop On Hop Off Bus24 Hours Ticket - Sultanahmet Square and Istanbul’s historic core
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Istanbul Hop On Hop Off Bus24 Hours Ticket

13.Istanbul Hop On Hop Off Bus24 Hours Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 90 reviews · 1 day · from $68

Review of Istanbul’s 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus, covering stops, value, audio guides, accessibility, and the main price concern.

“Le prix des billets sur place est moins cher de 12€ par personne.on été 4 ,alors on a payé 48€ plus cher .C’est décevant.”

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Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour - Traffic is the tour’s biggest weakness
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Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour

14.Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 84 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Review of Istanbul’s Bosphorus cruise, Golden Horn coach tour and Pierre Loti cable car, with itinerary details, value advice and practical tips.

“The bosohurus cruise was great. However the cable car was a bit disappointing and time was limited because we started tour late as it took time to gather everyone. Although we were picked up late it was still worth It!!”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise, Bus Tour, Cable Car Ride with Live Guide & Ticket - Pierre Loti Hill and the Golden Horn View
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise, Bus Tour, Cable Car Ride with Live Guide & Ticket

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