Blue Mosque Sultanahmet Old Town and Hippodrome Walking Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Guide
Options
Shared Tour (English only)
Private Tour
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
carlsonn2026,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing tour today visiting some historical places. Everything went smoothly and our tour guide Ece was brilliant — very kind, informative, and made the experience even better. Would definitely recommend!
Emrah is an exceptional guide
christyh521,,Jan 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emrah was an amazing guide! Even though it was raining and cold, he took us to all of the sights. He gave us detailed information and history of everywhere we went. Emrah answered all of our questions and made us feel comfortable the entire trip. Highly recommend this day trip!
Very nice tour!!
Q7056VKmarioa,,May 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recommend it!!!👍👍 It was very interesting and the tourguy was very good with all the information! The time in every places was perfect
First visit to Istanbul
rossellavaleriamarip,,May 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was well organized and our guide very knowledgeable. I really appreciated this type of walking tour which allows you to better appreciate not only the planned attractions but also the context and environment in which they are found
The tour guide’s introduction is very detailed 👍🏻
Connie M,,Mar 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience during this visit was very good. We originally planned to meet at a meeting point, but they WhatsApped us the day before and would pick us up at the hotel. This service was very considerate. In addition, the tour guide introduced each scenic spot very clearly.
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