5 Best Istanbul City Sightseeing Bus Tours and Maps

[Micheal Jorden]

Find the intercontinental fascinate of Istanbul with the open-top Big Bus Sightseeing Tours, that will get you to the city's most notable sights and milestones and do this by jumping off at however many stops as you wish. Visits start and end in Sultanahmet Square as a band visit. You can find two courses accessible. Red Route, which covers the core of the town, additionally offers you the knowledge of going between two landmasses (Europe and Asia). The following course may be the Golden Horn - Blue Route and takes you to the significant spots around the well-known Golden Horn which takes its name from the state of a horn.

1) Big Bus Istanbul

Discover Istanbul's intercontinental charm with Big Bus Tours. Our open-top sightseeing tour buses explore the town over two routes, introducing you to its most iconic sights and landmarks. You're liberated to hop on and hop off the bus as much as you like, with 15+ stops conveniently located close to must-see sights like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern. Stay for a while to take pictures, or immerse yourself for hours - our tours grant you the freedom to sightsee at your own pace.

2) Istanbul: Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
In the only city on earth which was built across two continents, the Istanbul Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Tour is the perfect solution to see how the deeply rooted Islamic culture blends with western lifestyles. Strategically placed stops cover all of the iconic sights and landmarks of the town such as the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Bosphorus Bridge, where you could cross between two continents (Europe & Asia). On-board the bus, settle-back and discover Istanbul's rich history through the informative audio commentary for sale in multiple languages.

3) Small-Group Tour

Fit every one of Istanbul's attractions at the very top of one's bucket list into one packed day, with assistance from a specialist local guide. Stroll Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet neighborhood, filled with iconic buildings and storied streets. Tour the Blue Mosque, one of the most crucial sites in the Muslim world. Delve into history of the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Istanbul Hippodrome in addition to the 'sunken palace' of Basilica Cistern. And you won't desire to miss the and the bustling Grand Bazaar or savory 3-course lunch.

4) Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Tour
Prepare to be awed by Istanbul's magnificent architecture, rich history, and eclectic bazaars as you see the unmissable highlights of the Old City Marvel within the glorious Hagia Sophia, find out how the Blue Mosque earned its famous nickname, and begin to see the ancient Basilica Cistern. Tour Topkapi Palace to achieve an insight into the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman sultans and their harem, and see the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you discover from carpets to Turkish delight.

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