Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Sultanahmet District Tour
by Tourmania
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€127.50Overview
This walking tour in Istanbul begins in the Sultanahmet district, where participants meet the guide at a central location. The first stop is the Blue Mosque, an active place of worship famous for its extensive blue tile work and large interior covered by multiple domes. Visitors spend about one hour exploring the mosque and its courtyard. Afterward, the tour continues on foot through the historic streets of Sultanahmet to the Hippodrome area, which was once the social and political center of ancient Constantinople. At the northern end of the Hippodrome stands the German Fountain, built in 1898 in Neo-Byzantine style to commemorate the visit of the German Emperor. The tour then proceeds to the Hagia Sophia, where the guide explains its history as a Greek Orthodox cathedral that was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest. Visitors spend about one hour inside the Hagia Sophia, observing its combination of church and mosque architectural features, including large domes, minarets, Iznik tiles, and mosaics such as the Virgin Mary. The guide also provides information about the tradition of sultans being buried in the courtyard. The entire walking tour lasts approximately three hours and includes entrance fees and a professional guide. Transfers, food, and drinks are not included in the tour price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
German Fountain
Located at the northern end of Sultanahmet Square, the German Fountain was built in 1898 to mark the visit of the German Emperor to Istanbul. It features Neo-Byzantine design by German and Italian architects and symbolizes the long-standing friendship between Germany and Turkey.
15 min
Sultanahmet District
This district contains buildings from the early Byzantine through late Ottoman periods. Highlights include the Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and the Hippodrome, where horse racing once took place. Many tours include skip-the-line access to these sites.
15 min
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The Hagia Sophia features multiple domes and minarets added over centuries. Its interior has large domed and arched spaces centered on a shell-shaped apse and a massive dome that appears unsupported. Restoration is ongoing to reveal Byzantine-era mosaics and frescoes covered during Ottoman rule. Guided tours often include skip-the-line entry.
60 min
Blue Mosque
A major attraction in Sultanahmet, the Blue Mosque remains an active place of worship. Visitors walk through its open courtyard before entering the large interior spaces beneath cascading domes, noted for their intricate blue tile decoration.
60 min
Blue Mosque
The Sultanahmet neighborhood around the mosque includes important landmarks such as the rose-colored Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, and the Hippodrome. This area reflects Istanbul’s historical layers and cultural activity.
15 min
Meeting point
Our guide will hold flag with our company name logo.
End point
Our guide will hold flag with our company name logo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Sultanahmet District Tour
by Tourmania
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€127.50Overview
This walking tour in Istanbul begins in the Sultanahmet district, where participants meet the guide at a central location. The first stop is the Blue Mosque, an active place of worship famous for its extensive blue tile work and large interior covered by multiple domes. Visitors spend about one hour exploring the mosque and its courtyard. Afterward, the tour continues on foot through the historic streets of Sultanahmet to the Hippodrome area, which was once the social and political center of ancient Constantinople. At the northern end of the Hippodrome stands the German Fountain, built in 1898 in Neo-Byzantine style to commemorate the visit of the German Emperor. The tour then proceeds to the Hagia Sophia, where the guide explains its history as a Greek Orthodox cathedral that was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest. Visitors spend about one hour inside the Hagia Sophia, observing its combination of church and mosque architectural features, including large domes, minarets, Iznik tiles, and mosaics such as the Virgin Mary. The guide also provides information about the tradition of sultans being buried in the courtyard. The entire walking tour lasts approximately three hours and includes entrance fees and a professional guide. Transfers, food, and drinks are not included in the tour price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
German Fountain
Located at the northern end of Sultanahmet Square, the German Fountain was built in 1898 to mark the visit of the German Emperor to Istanbul. It features Neo-Byzantine design by German and Italian architects and symbolizes the long-standing friendship between Germany and Turkey.
15 min
Sultanahmet District
This district contains buildings from the early Byzantine through late Ottoman periods. Highlights include the Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and the Hippodrome, where horse racing once took place. Many tours include skip-the-line access to these sites.
15 min
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The Hagia Sophia features multiple domes and minarets added over centuries. Its interior has large domed and arched spaces centered on a shell-shaped apse and a massive dome that appears unsupported. Restoration is ongoing to reveal Byzantine-era mosaics and frescoes covered during Ottoman rule. Guided tours often include skip-the-line entry.
60 min
Blue Mosque
A major attraction in Sultanahmet, the Blue Mosque remains an active place of worship. Visitors walk through its open courtyard before entering the large interior spaces beneath cascading domes, noted for their intricate blue tile decoration.
60 min
Blue Mosque
The Sultanahmet neighborhood around the mosque includes important landmarks such as the rose-colored Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, and the Hippodrome. This area reflects Istanbul’s historical layers and cultural activity.
15 min
Meeting point
Our guide will hold flag with our company name logo.
End point
Our guide will hold flag with our company name logo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.