Turkey · Walking Tours

8-Hour Istanbul Historic Walking Tour with Grand Bazaar Visit

8 Hours Round trip from Sultan Ahmet Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Hippodrome, once a centre for ancient sports and political events
02 See the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, famed for its blue İznik ceramics and six minarets
03 Explore Hagia Sophia, first built in the 4th century and reconstructed in the 6th century
04 Shop in the historical Grand Bazaar, home to over 4,000 shops

See some of Istanbul's most important historical attractions on this 8-hour walking tour through the heart of the city. Visit the Hippodrome, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, an ancient basilica first built by Constantine the Great and later reconstructed by Justinian. After lunch, continue to the historical Grand Bazaar, a famous market area with over 4,000 shops.

Visit Hagia Sophia, an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Istanbul

Languages Arabic, English, Greek, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Historic Istanbul Walking Tour

Meet your tour guide at a hotel near the city centre and begin your walking tour.
See the Hippodrome, where many sports and political activities took place in ancient times.
Continue to the Serpentine Column, the German Fountain, the Theodosius Obelisk, and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. This mosque is known for its blue İznik ceramics and six minarets, and is also called the Blue Mosque.
Visit Hagia Sophia, an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century.
After lunch, head to the famous Grand Bazaar for shopping. This historical market has over 4,000 shops.
End the tour and return to your hotel.