Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, German Fountain and Grand Bazaar Walking Tour Tickets
Roman, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, German Fountain and Grand Bazaar Walking Tour Highlights
Discover the buried secrets of the Roman Hippodrome and find the reasons for its construction and destruction
Admire the architectural beauty of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site, and understand its historical significance
See the gazebo-style German Fountain built to celebrate the second anniversary of the German Emperor
See Istanbul's oldest and largest market, The Grand Bazaar with more than 4000 shops that are spread over about 61 streets
Know Before You Go for Roman, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, German Fountain and Grand Bazaar Walking Tour
Roman, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, German Fountain and Grand Bazaar Walking Tour Cancellation Policy
- If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancellation are made 1 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
Roman, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, German Fountain and Grand Bazaar Walking Tour Overview
Activity Location(meeting point): Küçük Ayasofya Mahallesi, Şifa Hamamı Sk. No:1 Kat:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turchia, 34122, Istanbul
Activity Time: 9:30 AM.
Activity Duration: 3-5 hours approximately
About the walking tour:
Experience the real beauty of Istanbul with the tour to the Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, German Fountain, and the Grand Bazaar, Hop on with us on this walking tour and get to explore 4 important sites of the city of Istanbul, which served as a capital during Roman, Latin and Byzantine and Ottoman empires that played a huge role in shaping its history.
The remains of the Roman Hippodrome although destroyed tell us a lot about the history of that era, The Blue Mosque which is also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is an architectural marvel with hand pained tiles in the interiors, The German fountain which is constructed at the end of the Hippodrome was constructed fr German King Wilhelm II, and the Grand Bazaar has a beauty of its own with over 4000 beautifully decorated shops and a peppy crowd.
About the activity:
- Lace up your shoes as you get ready for a fascinating experience on this walking tour on the streets of Istanbul
- Meet your English-speaking guide at the pre-decided location at a pre-decided time
- Understand the city, its culture, and past as you reach your first location, The Roman Hippodrome
- Get admission to the Sultanahmet Square, also known as Roman Hippodrome, and see the inscriptions of various stands, horses, gods, heroes etcetera.
- Walk to the northern end of the Hippodrome to witness a pavilion-styled fountain that was built for Emperor of Germany Wilhelm II.
- Move to witness the beauty of the Blue Mosque that got its name from the Blue hand-painted tiles, and also know the reason why it caused anger among the Ulama.
- Go to the beautifully decorated Grand Bazaar next and stroll the 61 streets in which it is spread.
- Click a lot of pictures as you learn and create new memories that you will cherish for life.
How to reach:
- By Car: Take a 6-minute approximately ride to the meeting point from Istanbul CIty center via Divan Yolu Cd.