Admire the exterior architecture of opulent mosques and discover the amazing history of Istanbul with this guided tour.
Description
We'll begin this free guided tour of Istanbul at 10:30 am at the centrally located Sultanahmet Square. Just a short walk from the square, we'll find the famous Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Basilica, two of Istanbul's most iconic temples.
On a stop in front of their emblematic facades, you'll be able to appreciate all the intricate (and surprising) architectural details that usually go unnoticed.
Continuing on, we'll head in the direction of Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern or "submerged palace," the latter of which houses a great secret that has even been mentioned in one of Dan Brown's novels.
Next, we'll explore the square where the Roman Hippodrome of Constantinople used to be located. In the past, this great public space was where the popular chariot races were held, "the Formula 1 of Antiquity". You'll learn all about these competitions and why they achieved success similar to that of today's formula racing.
In the final stretch of this free guided tour, we'll visit the German Fountain, the Obelisk of Thutmose III and the Hagia Irene.
Finally, after 2.5 hours, the tour will come to an end in a gift shop in central Istanbul.
Which Monuments Will We See?
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia Basilica
- Topkapi Palace
- Basilica Cistern
- Roman Hippodrome of Constantinople
- The German Fountain
- Obelisk of Thutmose III
- Hagia Irene
Important Information
This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you are a larger group, check out our private tour of Istanbul.
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