Combo: Kariye Mosque Entry Tickets + 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Your experience

Routes & schedule

See more of Istanbul in one day with hop-on hop-off flexibility, then add Kariye Mosque when you want a slower, self-paced stop.

Istanbul Bosphorus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Getting started

Board at BUSFORUS ISTANBUL (HOP ON HOP OFF TOURS) in Sultanahmet Meydanı, between the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Keep your mobile voucher and a valid photo ID ready.

What to expect

Ride a double-decker bus for a panoramic city overview. Use the onboard audio commentary (8 languages) to follow what you’re seeing as you pass major districts and waterfront stretches.

Features

• Audio commentary in 8 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish

• Onboard WiFi and a charging station

• Red Route and Blue Route coverage

Schedule

• Red Route and Blue Route: 10am to 8:05pm

• Frequency: every 60 to 80 minutes

• Stops: 11 total (7 on the Red Route, 4 on the Blue Route)

Kariye Mosque

Your visit to Chora (Kariye) Mosque centers on entering this active place of worship while respecting its operating rules and prayer times. Visitor access pauses 30 minutes before each prayer and during prayers, so your time inside is shaped around this schedule. Skip the ticket line at the entrance by using your pre-issued ticket, which lets you bypass the on-site purchase queue and move directly toward the control point.