Blue Mosque and Sokullu (inner visits), Istanbul Old City Tours

To learn about some of history's most powerful civilizations, we will embark on a journey in which we will interpret history through structures in small groups. Blue Mosque is in the core of our tour. We will begin our tour in Sultanahmet Square and proceed to additional places that are within walking distance. During the tour, you will learn a lot about the history of Blue Mosque and Istanbul.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish: Sultan Ahmet Camii), is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. A functioning mosque, it also attracts large numbers of tourist visitors. It was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains Ahmed's tomb, a madrasah and a hospice. Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls, and at night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque’s five main domes, six minarets and eight secondary domes.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Obelisk of Theodosius, Sultanahmat Meydani Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul Turkiye

3500 years old Egyptian Obelisk

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: German Fountain, Hippodrome Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

A fountain built by German king Kaiser Wilhelm II as a gift for Ottoman king before his visit.

Stop At: Serpent Column, Hippodrome of Constantinople, Istanbul Turkiye

Serpent Column is the monument created by ancient Greeks to symbolize their first victory against Persian army in war of Platea.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque, Sht. Mehmet Pasa Sk, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Sokullu Mosques has been built by famous architect Sinan. It is a hidden gem.

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"



Duration: 2 Hours
Start location: Sultan Ahmet, At Meydanı Cd No:25, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Walking Tour

Not Included

Facilities