Turkey · Walking Tours

8-Hour Walking Tour of Istanbul with Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar

8 Hours Round trip from Sultan Ahmet Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the historic Hippodrome, once a public arena for horse races and gladiator events
02 See the Blue Mosque, also known as Sultan Ahmed Mosque, famed for its blue tiles
03 Explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace, two of Istanbul's landmark museums
04 Stroll through the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's largest and oldest covered markets

Explore Istanbul's famed landmarks on this 8-hour tour, taking in the historic Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Discover sites that reflect the city's Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, from a former public arena for horse races and gladiator events to grand mosques and palace museums. The tour also includes a lunch break before concluding at the Grand Bazaar and returning to the hotel.

Explore Istanbul's famed landmarks on this 8-hour tour, taking in the historic Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.

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 English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Istanbul's Historic Landmarks

Depart from the hotel with your Istanbul tour guide.
Visit the popular tourist site of the Hippodrome, which was once a public arena for horse races and gladiator events.
Next, see the Blue Mosque. Its original name is Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and it offers a fine view with its blue tiles.
Then proceed to Hagia Sophia, which was once a Greek Orthodox cathedral and later an Ottoman imperial mosque. It now functions as a museum in Istanbul, followed by a visit to Topkapı Palace, which is also a museum.
Lastly, end the trip with a visit to the Grand Bazaar.
Lunch break.
Arrive back at the hotel.