Best of Sultanahmet: Half-Day Istanbul Old City Tour

3:30 Hours • Free CancellationMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationGuided • Operated by Turkey Tourism Center

Why we love it?

This express morning tour of Istanbul covers four key historical sites in Fatih, starting at the Hippodrome, where you’ll explore the ancient sporting and social center of Byzantium, featuring landmarks like the Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpent Column. Next, visit the Blue Mosque, known for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and unique six minarets, reflecting its imperial heritage. The tour continues with a guided visit to Hagia Sophia, a monumental architectural landmark with a rich history as both a cathedral and mosque. The experience concludes at the Grand Bazaar, where you can watch demonstrations of traditional Turkish handicrafts and browse a wide variety of stalls, offering insight into local culture and opportunities for souvenir shopping. This 3.5-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a licensed English-speaking guide, and admission to the Hippodrome and Blue Mosque, making it well suited for travelers seeking a concise yet comprehensive introduction to Istanbul’s historic heart.
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Inclusions

  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Entry/Admission - Hippodrome
  • Entry/Admission - Blue Mosque
  • Guide: In-person: English

Exclusions

  • Hagia Sophia Mosque Ticket

Itinerary

Meet on location or pickup

from Hippodrome

We will start tour from Hippodrome. Hippodrome Square, the sporting and social center of old Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire such as the Egyptian Obelisk, and the Serpent Column.

will be The Blue Mosque

Our next visit will be The Blue Mosque, which takes its name from the world famous exquisite blue Iznik tiles decorating its interior. Also it is the only imperial mosque in the world that was originally built with six minarets.

Stop 3

Hagia Sophia Mosque, which is considered one of the Eight Wonders of the World, occupies a unique place in the history of architectures one of the rare works of this size and age that still survives.
After tour we will drop you off your hotel back.

You'll return to the starting point

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable We have a free hotel pick-up service for guests staying in Fatih, Eminönü, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet Beyoğlu, Taksim and Karaköy districts. We pick up guests from their hotels between 07:30 and 08:15, depending on the distance of the hotel location. We give the pick-up time 1 day in advance, depending on the guest's hotel.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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