Half Day Old City - Sultan Ahmet Tour

Explore Istanbul’s top attractions in half a day. Skip lines, visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and shop at the Grand Bazaar.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hippodrome - We will start our tour at the Hippodrome. Hippodrome Square, once the sporting and social hub of ancient Byzantium, could accommodate 100,000 spectators and showcased artifacts from across the empire, including the Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpent Column.
  • Blue Mosque - Our next stop will be the Blue Mosque, named for the world-renowned blue Iznik tiles that adorn its interior. It is also the only imperial mosque in the world originally constructed with six minarets.
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - The Hagia Sophia Mosque, regarded as one of the Eight Wonders of the World, holds a special place in architectural history as one of the few structures of its size and age that still stands today.
    After the tour, we will return you to your hotel.
What's Included
  • In-person guide: English
  • Entry/Admission - Blue Mosque
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Hippodrome
  • Professional licensed tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque Ticket - 25 €
Additional Information

Explore four of Istanbul’s top attractions in a single morning with this express tour. Bypass the lengthy queues and go directly into Hagia Sophia for a guided museum tour; marvel at the stunning Blue Mosque; and learn about Istanbul’s rich history at the Hippodrome.

Conclude your tour at the Grand Bazaar, where you can watch a demonstration of traditional Turkish crafts and shop for souvenirs at the various stalls.

Location
Sultanahmet Square
Sultan Ahmet Parkı
Guests staying outside the areas we have determined must come to the meeting point. We contact the guests 1 day before the tour starts and provide the details.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Amaliajonsson
Jul 13, 2024
Historical beauties of Istanbul in a short time - This half-day tour is a great opportunity to explore the historical sites of Istanbul quickly and effectively. Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia were fascinating. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
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Olhahlavickova
Jul 10, 2024
Half day in the heart of Sultanahmet - Ideal to see the most important places of the Sultanahmet region. It was very enjoyable to visit Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Our guide was great and explained us all the details. We were very pleased.
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