Starting point · 30–45 min
Sultanahmet Square & Hippodrome
Begin at Sultanahmet Square and explore the monuments of the Byzantine Hippodrome.
Region 900 · Explore without a tour guide
Sultanahmet & Historic Peninsula
Explore Sultanahmet independently with an ordered walking route, map and practical local guidance. Follow the stops and explore at your own pace.
⏱ Full day📍 6 stops🚶 Walking route
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Explore Sultanahmet independently with an ordered walking route, map and practical local guidance.
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Suggested flexible agenda
Sultanahmet & Historic Peninsula
30–45 min
1Sultanahmet Square & Hippodrome
Begin at Sultanahmet Square and explore the monuments of the Byzantine Hippodrome.
30–45 min
2Blue Mosque
Visit the Blue Mosque respectfully outside congregational prayer periods.
45–60 min
3Basilica Cistern
Explore the atmospheric underground Byzantine cistern.
45–75 min
4Hagia Sophia
Continue across the square to one of Istanbul’s most important monuments.
2–3 hours
5Topkapı Palace
Reserve the largest part of the afternoon for the Ottoman imperial palace.
30–60 min
6Gülhane Park
Finish with a relaxed downhill walk through the historic park.
Route stops
Know every stop before you arrive
Walk · 30–45 min
Blue Mosque
Visit the Blue Mosque respectfully outside congregational prayer periods.
Walk · 45–60 min
Basilica Cistern
Explore the atmospheric underground Byzantine cistern.
Walk · 45–75 min
Hagia Sophia
Continue across the square to one of Istanbul’s most important monuments.
Walk · 2–3 hours
Topkapı Palace
Reserve the largest part of the afternoon for the Ottoman imperial palace.
Walk · 30–60 min
Gülhane Park
Finish with a relaxed downhill walk through the historic park.