Check out Istanbul’s greatest monuments on this small-group walking tour. Meet your expert guide in Sultanahmet Square, the historic heart of the Old Town, where the tour begins with an introduction to the city’s layered history. The experience includes skip-the-line tickets and expert guides, making it an ideal way to explore Istanbul’s most important sites.

The Blue Mosque is the most visited monument in Istanbul, and the Sultanahmet neighborhood is named after this iconic structure. Marvel at this imperial Ottoman mosque, commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I and the last mosque built on such a grand scale. Enjoy a comprehensive guided visit as your guide explains its architecture, symbolism, and role as an active place of worship. Afterwards, take time to enjoy the spacious courtyard, offering beautiful views of daily life in modern Istanbul, and enjoy a gentle stroll through the surrounding neighborhood.

Visit the Hagia Sophia with pre-reserved tickets and witness the most significant site of the Greek Orthodox tradition in Istanbul. Learn how it was converted into a mosque following the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. Inside, see elements of a church and a mosque standing side by side, from the vast basilica dome and towering minarets to mosaics, paintings, and marble columns. Discover how İznik tiles were added over time, how the remarkable Virgin Mary mosaic was created, and why Ottoman sultans were buried in the courtyard.

Walk the famous hippodrome of Constantinople. Learn about the obelisks that adorn the square. Take a break between two major monuments for the best views and learn about the significance of the hippodrome during the Byzantine times of the city.