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Small-Group Istanbul Walking Tour: Hagia Sophia Museum and the Blue Mosque
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“blue mosque” (254 reviews)
“hagia sophia” (143 reviews)
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Istanbul, Turkey
Sultanahmet
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Some of the most visited tourist attraction are located within this sqare and within walking distance. Blue mosque, Grand Baazar , Hagia sophia are all acesible from this square. Main stop for the Big bus tour and if you plan to take the Bosporus cruise...More

Thank chinu55
Reviewed 2 days ago

Surrounded by Istanbul's most iconic sights, this area is a fantastic place for people watching, taking a break, having some water / street food, and/or observing the nightly call to prayer (and lighting of the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque).

Thank moviegeekjn
Reviewed 2 days ago

This square is a must see place if you want to get a feel of the place. I always enjoy the place when it is full of people. Specially when during ramadan it is so full of activity. Whenever you come here it is a...More

Thank funtravelswithme
Reviewed 3 days ago

Great place to access the Blue Mosque, Haghia Sophia, the hop-on, hop-off bus, restaurants etc. Plenty of security and in the evening a perfect vantage point to watch the sun set and the Blue Mosque and Haghia Sophia light up. Families are picnicking on the...More

Thank ImpulsivePerth
Reviewed 3 days ago

My hotel was in walking distance to this square. There are tons of restaurants, shops, and places to sit and people watch. The Blue mosque and Hagia Sophia are directly across from each and the train is right there as well.

Thank Krystalynn M
Reviewed 3 days ago

where i go whenever have time , enjoy the beauty , history and the fountain at night , lots of snaks available and green places around

Thank Surgical D
Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Beautiful mosque.. the landmark of Istanbul. Loved it 😊😊the picturesque beauty in the middle of Istanbul.

Thank Zainab Z
Reviewed 4 days ago

This square is centrally located. Sit and enjoy the view. From here, you can view both Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. A short walk and you can visit the cistern. Sit back and enjoy.

Thank LAM487
Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Sultanahmet Square is main hub of Istanbul Turkey. Where every visitor must visit to explore Istanbul and ancient history of Ottoman empire. All landmarks are here in Sultanahmet area like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern and grand market. Area remains over crowded...More

1  Thank Kausar W
Reviewed 1 week ago

Earlier called the Hippodrome which was used for chariot racing is now a wonderful square next to blue mosque. If ist ramadan avoid eating there openly

Thank Rohanmhn
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Sultanahmet
With so many unmissable attractions within a mere
stroll of each other – and all set around the site of
an ancient Byzantine hippodrome – Sultanahmet is an
overwhelmingly popular tourist destination, and a
prime location for visitors to be wowed on a truly
epic scale. Beyond the wonders of the Blue Mosque, the
Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and more, this
relatively small area of Istanbul somehow manages to
...More
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Shamima C
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6 July 2016|
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Response from Danny S | Reviewed this property |
Well , all places of interest you indicated are walking ( max 10 min ) one from another. I don't think you need any special tour. Just get a cab from the port and ask to drive to Sultan Ahmed ( blue mosque ) . The Hagia... More
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