Blue Mosque & Hippodrome Guided Tour
Istanbul Historical Walking Tour – Blue Mosque & Hippodrome
Walk through centuries of history at Istanbul’s most iconic sites:
🕌 Admire the Blue Mosque’s 20,000 hand-painted Iznik tiles & cascading domes
⚡ Discover why 6 minarets caused a scandal in the 1600s
🏟️ Stand in the Hippodrome where chariots raced before 100,000 spectators
🗿 See ancient monuments: Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column & German Fountain
Your expert guide will share all the details about the places visited plus some secrets as well, like:
💬 How the mosque’s acoustics amplify whispers to the back wall
🏛️ Why the Hippodrome was Constantinople’s social heart for 1,000 years
📍 Location: Sultanahmet, Istanbul
✨ Highlights / Key Points:
🕌 Blue Mosque: history, architecture, & Iznik tiles
🏟️ Hippodrome: ancient chariot races & social hub
🗿 Iconic monuments & hidden stories
🎤 Expert guide sharing historical insights and fun facts
✅ What’s Included:
• Guided walking tour of Blue Mosque & Hippodrome
• Insightful stories & historical context
• Small group experience for personalized attention
❌ What’s Not Included:
• Transportation to the meeting point
• Entrance fees (if applicable)
🕒 English Tour Schedule:
| Day | Available Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 • 11:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 • 10:30 • 14:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 • 11:00 |
| Friday | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 • 11:00 • 14:15 |
| Sunday | 09:00 • 10:45 • 16:30 |
📍 Meeting Point:
Busforus Sultanahmet Stop (📍Google Maps)
(Across from Hagia Sophia – look for red buses & Istanbul E-pass flag)
🕌 Dress Code:
- Women: Headscarf + long skirt/loose pants
- Men: No shorts above knees
✅ Included:
- Expert English guide
- Skip-the-line mosque access