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Istanbul: Sultanahmet, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome Walking Tour

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Istanbul, Turkey
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

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.

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    Binbirdirek
    At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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    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.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    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.
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    25 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Sultanahmet Meydani

    Today it is a square in Istanbul, Turkey, known as Sultanahmet Square (Turkish: Sultanahmet Meydanı).
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Blue Mosque

    The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish: Sultanahmet Camii), is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed between 1609 and 1617 during the rule of Ahmed I. It attracts a large number of tourists and is one of the most iconic and popular monuments of Ottoman architecture.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul: Sultanahmet, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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