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Istanbul Old Town: Historic Walking Tour
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Explore the historic Old Town of Istanbul with a guided walking tour through Sultanahmet Square. Visit the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, German Fountain, and other iconic landmarks of the city.
Explore the historic Old Town of Istanbul with a guided walking tour through Sultanahmet Square. Visit the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, German Fountain, and other iconic landmarks of the city.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- German Fountain - The German Fountain (Turkish: Alman Çeşmesi; German: Deutscher Brunnen) is a gazebo-style fountain located at the northern end of the former Hippodrome of Constantinople (Sultanahmet Square) in Istanbul, directly opposite the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I. It was erected to mark the second anniversary of German Emperor Wilhelm II’s…
- German Fountain - The German Fountain (Turkish: Alman Çeşmesi; German: Deutscher Brunnen) is a gazebo-style fountain located at the northern end of the former Hippodrome of Constantinople (Sultanahmet Square) in Istanbul, directly opposite the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I. It was erected to mark the second anniversary of German Emperor Wilhelm II’s visit to Istanbul in 1898. Constructed in Germany, it was then transported piece by piece and assembled at its present location in 1900. The neo-Byzantine style fountain features an octagonal dome supported by eight marble columns, with the dome’s interior adorned with golden mosaics.
- Hippodrome - While the Hippodrome is often linked with Constantinople’s illustrious period as an imperial capital, its origins actually precede that time. The initial Hippodrome was established when the city was known as Byzantium, a provincial town of moderate significance. In AD 203, Emperor Septimius Severus reconstructed the city, expanded its walls, and provided it with a hippodrome, an arena for chariot races and other forms of entertainment.
- Sultanahmet Meydani - Today, it is a square in Istanbul, Turkey, referred to as Sultanahmet Square (Turkish: Sultanahmet Meydanı).
- Blue Mosque - The Blue Mosque, also called the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish: Sultanahmet Camii), is a historical imperial mosque from the Ottoman era, situated in Istanbul, Turkey. Built between 1609 and 1617 during the reign of Ahmed I, it draws a significant number of tourists and stands as one of the most iconic and celebrated examples of Ottoman architecture.

What's Included
- Hotel pick-up
- Entrance fees
- Guide
- Hotel pick-up
- Entrance fees
- Guide
Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
Look for your guide holding a sign with Tourmania logo
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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Jennifer
Jan 20, 2026
Great way to see the sights - This is a great way to see some of Istanbul’s main attractions and learn about the culture and history. The guide was very knowledgeable.
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Salsjal
Jan 20, 2026
A most worthwhile experience! - Huseyin, our personable tour guide, clearly has a wealth of knowledge relating to Istanbul’s historic landmarks. I also appreciated the enthusiasm with which he conducted the tour, which included the Hippodrome, the Sultan Ahmet mosque, and Hagia Sophia.
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Susanww2960xi
Jan 19, 2026
Awesome tour - Guide was very knowledgeable without being over talkative. She gave a great amount of detail about each place and showed many things we would have missed had we gone without a guide. Great experience!
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Faziflo
Jan 18, 2026
Amazing tour ! - Amazing tour! AJ was absolutely incredible and so knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
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971wesf
Jan 18, 2026
A great tour of 3 major locations - This was a great tour. It was nice to visit 3 great places so close together, and in walking distance. Our guide Ece was great, and provided information along the way.
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Lanae818
Jan 18, 2026
Istanbul tour - Our tour guide was great! She was very informative and made the tour fun. Sometimes figuring out tours and stuff going sightseeing on your own can be confusing but she made the whole process very easy!
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Q8041xeneilm
Jan 18, 2026
Historical tour - Eçe was our tour guide and sh3 was amazing. The price is worth it.
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Michael
Jan 18, 2026
Istanbul Historic Site Tour - The tour was very enjoyable and educational. Our guide was considerate, knowledgeable and patient with the group. I would recommend this tour and the guide to others.
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Jet32767330226
Jan 17, 2026
Excellent experience - highly recommend - Over a FANTASTIC experience.... guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain historical significance of structures during the tour and highlighted the impact on culture. Tour was overall very informative and entertaining.
He took the time to answer questions and showed us around the sights... highly recommend... don't think twice... book it!
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Carlsonn2026
Jan 14, 2026
Great tour - Had an amazing tour today visiting some historical places. Everything went smoothly and our tour guide Ece was brilliant — very kind, informative, and made the experience even better. Would definitely recommend!
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