Combo (Save 5%): 1-Day Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Tour + Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets

• Hop on the double-decker bus for a 1-day tour of Istanbul, journeying through 11 iconic stops like Sultanahmet Square and Taksim Square.

• With an audio guide in 8 languages learn about the city's vibrant blend of cultures, taking in the panoramic views from the comfort of the bus.

• Get skip-the-line access to the historic Hagia Sophia, the world's largest place of worship for over a millennium, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Explore the architectural wonder at the visitors area and marvel at the mosaics from the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires.

• Fun fact: Hagia Sophia has served as a church, a mosque, and now a museum, showcasing Istanbul's rich and diverse religious history.

Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

• 1-day hop-on hop-off tour of Istanbul

• Audio guide in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian & Turkish

• Free Wi-Fi and charging station on board

Hagia Sophia

• Skip-the-tickets line access to Hagia Sophia

• Access to visitors area

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What's not allowed

Hagia Sophia

• The prayer area on the first floor can only be entered by Turkish citizens.

Accessibility

Hagia Sophia

• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Additional information

Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

• Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult all the time.

• Your hop-on hop-off route is subject to change depending on special walks, parades, weather, and natural disasters.

• During peak hours, seating cannot be guaranteed on both decks.

Hagia Sophia

• You skip the ticket lines but you cannot skip the security check.

• The security check can take up to 60 minutes during peak seasons.

• Appropriate and respectful clothing is mandatory while visiting the Hagia Sophia.

• Women should not wear knee-length shorts, skirts, or clothing with exposed shoulders or chests. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf.

• Men should not wear knee-length shorts or clothing with exposed shoulders.

• Clothes and scarves are available for purchase at the entrance of the attraction.

• Hagia Sophia is under renovation, therefore, not all parts of the building are open to the public.

• Due to the Friday prayer, the Mosque will be closed to tourists from 12pm to 2pm. For a smoother experience, it's recommend visiting after 4pm to avoid the lengthy security line anticipated between 2pm and 4pm.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket redemption points

Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

• Board your bus at BUSFORUS ISTANBUL (HOP ON HOP OFF TOURS).

• Address: Sultanahmet Meydanı, 34149 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.

• Landmark: Between Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, next to the main road.

Get directions to the boarding point

Hagia Sophia

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.