Blue Mosque Sultanahmet Old Town and Hippodrome Walking Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Discover Istanbul’s historic Old Town on a guided walking tour through Sultanahmet Square, including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, German Fountain, and the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
German Fountain
The German Fountain (Turkish: Alman Çeşmesi; German: Deutscher Brunnen) is a gazebo styled fountain in the northern end of the former Hippodrome of Constantinople (Sultanahmet Square) in Istanbul and across from the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I. It was constructed to commemorate the second anniversary of German Emperor Wilhelm II's visit to Istanbul in 1898. It was built in Germany, then transported piece by piece and assembled on its current site in 1900. The neo-Byzantine style fountain's octagonal dome has eight marble columns, and dome's interior is covered with golden mosaics.
Hippodrome
Although the Hippodrome is usually associated with Constantinople's days of glory as an imperial capital, it actually predates that era. The first Hippodrome was built when the city was called Byzantium, and was a provincial town of moderate importance. In AD 203 the Emperor Septimius Severus rebuilt the city and expanded its walls, endowing it with a hippodrome, an arena for chariot races and other entertainment.
Options
Private Tour
Shared Tour (English only)
What‘s Included
Guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
53 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Tour
emeishange,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both the tour and the guide are amazing. In the morning the guide arrived about 15 minutes earlier and the company messaged me via WhatsApp about the arrival of the guide. The guide’s name is CAN. He is a very friendly, professional guide. After our tour ended he has spent a few more minutes walking me to the entrance of my the next place I planned to visit and then said goodbye to me.
Great quick tour of key locations
363clays,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Provided a great tour of key parts of Istanbul. Would recommend to anyone wanting an efficient tour
Fun tour!
mandeepm105,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was really lovely and the tour guide was really informative and made the experience really enjoyable!
Great Short Walking Tour!
Mark M,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our tour with Ece! She was a wonderful guide who was both entertaining and informative. The sites we saw were beautiful on their own, but hearing more information about them really elevated the experience. Highly recommend!
Fantastic tour guide
hardinl2025,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ece was fantastic and very knowledgeable. She also kept a really good pace for our group so that we can understand and we didn’t miss anything. would definitely recommend her for future tours and if we return book her for any other tours, we decide to take.
Great tour
859yus,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour. The tour guide is nice and knowledgeable. We visited 3 classic spots in Istanbul and I like basilica cistern the most.
Would recommend
Morgan L,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gorgeous mosques and we had an awesome tour guide. His name was Can! A lot of interesting facts and great conversations!
Great experience! Highly recommend.
K5207FMjustinf,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. The tour guide was knowledgeable. There was a long line to get into Basilica Cistern but with a tour guide we were able to go right in through a separate line. Went at 13:30.
Good value for money
teamartin58,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed the tour - our guide, John, was great fun and very knowledgeable! A great way to learn about history and religion in one experience...
Very interesting
Clandic,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can was lovely, very friendly, informative and accommodating. He gave us lots of fascinating historical facts too. Nice small group
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