Turkey · City Tours

5-Hour Sultanahmet Walking Tour with Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar

5 Hours Round trip from Binbirdirek Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the large Hippodrome of Istanbul
  • 02 Explore the Serpent Column and Walled Obelisk
  • 03 Offer your prayers at the Blue Mosque
  • 04 Pay a respectful visit to Hagia Sophia
  • 05 Shop at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's greatest shopping destinations

Sign up for an incredible sightseeing excursion to Sultanahmet and pay your respects at the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Explore famous attractions including the Hippodrome, the Serpent Column, the Walled Obelisk, the German Fountain, and the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's greatest shopping destinations.

It was once a circus and social centre of the city, where chariot races were held, and it could hold around 100 spectators.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Sultanahmet Highlights and Grand Bazaar Tour

  • Connect with your tour guide and start the tour from the Hippodrome area, Sultanahmet Meydanı, in Turkey. It was once a circus and social centre of the city, where chariot races were held, and it could hold around 100 spectators.
  • You can see the Serpent Column, Walled Obelisk, and German Fountain in the same square next to each other and learn about their history and importance.
  • Next, head to Hagia Sophia, one of the most important historical and architectural works.
  • After Hagia Sophia, walk towards the Blue Mosque.
  • Have lunch at one of the local restaurants and try popular foods such as döner and kebabs.
  • Lastly, proceed to the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's greatest shopping destinations, spanning around 30,700 square metres and home to around 4,000 shops.
  • Shop for all kinds of souvenirs in the bazaars and jewellery shops, and taste some delicacies in the restaurants.

Tour ends.

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Hippodrome of Constantinople

Where this trip takes you

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Hippodrome of Constantinople

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Binbirdirek 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional licensed tourist guide fee

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

What to bring

  • Suitable clothes
  • Comfortable shoes
  • A scarf to enter the mosques

Know before you go

  • If you would like to have a private car from your location, please let me know so I can arrange a Mercedes Vito VIP car for your service for an extra fee.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sultan Ahmet, Sultan Ahmet Cami, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Tour start
Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet Parkı No:2, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Binbirdirek.

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