Explore Istanbul’s history with a guided tour of Sultanahmet Square and the Blue Mosque. Discover powerful civilizations in small groups.
Explore Istanbul’s history with a guided tour of Sultanahmet Square and the Blue Mosque. Discover powerful civilizations in small groups.
- Blue Mosque - The Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish: Sultan Ahmet Camii), is a historic imperial mosque from the Ottoman era, situated in Istanbul, Turkey. It serves as both a place of worship and a popular tourist attraction. Built between 1609 and 1616 during the reign of Ahmed I, its complex includes Ahmed’s…
- Blue Mosque - The Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish: Sultan Ahmet Camii), is a historic imperial mosque from the Ottoman era, situated in Istanbul, Turkey. It serves as both a place of worship and a popular tourist attraction. Built between 1609 and 1616 during the reign of Ahmed I, its complex includes Ahmed’s tomb, a madrasah, and a hospice. The mosque’s interior is adorned with hand-painted blue tiles, and at night, it is illuminated in blue, highlighting its five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes.
- Obelisk of Theodosius - A 3,500-year-old Egyptian obelisk.
- German Fountain - A fountain constructed by German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II as a gift to the Ottoman Sultan before his visit.
- Serpent Column - This monument, created by ancient Greeks, commemorates their first victory against the Persian army in the Battle of Plataea.
- Walled Obelisk - Located in Sultanahmet Square.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - A 1,500-year-old temple.
- Hurrem Sultan Hamami - A 500-year-old Ottoman bathhouse.
- Sultanahmet Square - Also known as Hippodrome Square.

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To explore some of history’s most influential civilizations, participants will embark on a journey to interpret history through architectural structures in small groups. The Blue Mosque is the centerpiece of this tour. The journey will commence at Sultanahmet Square and continue to the Blue Mosque. Throughout the tour, participants will gain extensive…
To explore some of history’s most influential civilizations, participants will embark on a journey to interpret history through architectural structures in small groups. The Blue Mosque is the centerpiece of this tour. The journey will commence at Sultanahmet Square and continue to the Blue Mosque. Throughout the tour, participants will gain extensive knowledge about the history of the Blue Mosque and Istanbul.
Tailored private tours are also available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.