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Short Guided Walking Tour of Old City Istanbul
Activity Duration (3 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
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About
Take a short guided walking tour of Old City Istanbul.
What you'll do
Explore the highlights of Sultanahmet during a 3.5-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide. Learn about the history of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires as you visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hagia Sophia and the breathtaking Blue Mosque. Then stroll through the Hippodrome to see the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and more. You'll also learn more about Turkish culture at the Caferaga Medresesi, a cultural center that is a hub for Turkish arts and music. Hear informative commentary from your guide throughout this tour in the old city of Istanbul.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Meet your host
MC
Magnolia Adventure Co.
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Host since 2025
Itinerary
Istanbul Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Short Guided Walking Tour of Old City Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Light.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Blue Mosque
1
Blue Mosque
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
The last great imperial mosque of the classical period.It is with 6 minaret.
2
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Built in 537 by Byzantine emporer Justinianus, St. Sophia has been the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years. (From outside)
3
Hippodrome
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
It was a horse racing track and also the sporting and social center of the Byzantine Empire.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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