Buses leave near Sultanahmet, steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, then follow the Bosphorus past Dolmabahçe Palace towards Taksim. The cruise combo shows the city from the water, between Europe and Asia.
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Visiting the mosques: cover shoulders and knees, women bring a headscarf, and avoid prayer times, especially Friday midday.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Istanbul hop on hop off bus go to the Asian side?
The standard routes stay on the European side; the Bosphorus cruise runs along both shores.
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