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Discover the exquisite sultan mosques of Istanbul on this guided walking tour of the 1500-year-old Hagia Sophia, the Sultanahmet Mosque (the Blue Mosque), and the Hippodrome.

Highlights

• Discover the headquarter of Orthodox Christendom, Hagia Sophia
• Listen the story of first mosque in Istanbul after conquer, Hagia Sophia
• Explore the Blue Mosque with its impressive tiles
• The Obelisk of Theodosius, a towering Egyptian relic brought in the 4th century.

Description

Tour includes visit with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome Square Hagia Sophia: Imagine a building standing in the same place for 1500 years, the number one temple for two religions. The headquarter of Orthodox Christendom and the first mosque in Istanbul. It was constructed within only 5 years. It's dome was the biggest dome with 55.60 height and 31.87 diameters for 800 years in the world. Depictions of the religions side by side. Coronation place for the Roman Emperors. It was the meeting place of the Sultan and his people. That is the famous Hagia Sophia of Istanbul. Blue Mosque: Located in the old city's heart, it is the most famous mosque in Istanbul and Turkey. Known by the name Blue Mosque, the original name of the Mosque is Sultanahmet Mosque. The tiles design the Blue Mosque interior which is named a Blue Mosque. These tiles come from the most famous tile-producing city in Turkey, Iznik.The tradition of naming mosques in the Ottoman Era is simple. The mosques are named after giving the mosque's order and spending money for the construction. For this reason, the majority of the mosques carry the name of those people. Another tradition is that the name of the region comes from the biggest mosque in that region. For this reason, there are three Sultanahmet. One is the mosque, one is the Sultan who gave the order for the mosque, and the third is the Sultanahmet area. The Hippodrome of Constantinople, situated in what is now Sultanahmet Square, was originally built in the 3rd century CE by Roman Emperor Septimius Severus and later expanded in the 4th century by Emperor Constantine the Great. This grand arena served as a venue for chariot races and public gatherings, embodying the grandeur and cultural refinement of the Byzantine Empire. Renowned for its vast scale and lavish ornamentation, the Hippodrome stood as a focal point of life in Constantinople.

Includes

English-speaking professional guide Entrance ticket to Hagia Sophia Travel in a small group for a personalized touch

Important Information

• A skip-the-lines service is not offered at the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. During the peak season, the security line might require around 45 minutes of waiting. However, rest assured, your guide will keep you engaged with captivating tales and intriguing tidbits about the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia while you patiently wait. Children under 8 years of age receive free admission. Proof of age must be presented at the entrance

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund