The Great Imperial Legacies in Sultanahmet; Sacred Domes, Grand Palaces, Silent Wall

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İstanbul

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Emrah

PRO

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Registered on 21 April 2025

Hi! I am Emrah, a licensed tour guide and a passionate lover of Istanbul. This city is my home, my history, and my inspiration—and I want to share its magic with you.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Experience Istanbul's timeless trilogy in one unforgettable walk. This tour is meticulously designed to reveal the three pillars of imperial power: Sacred Domes (Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque), Grand Palaces (Topkapi & seaside ruins), and Silent Walls (the ancient land walls).

We start at the Hippodrome, then guide you to the perfect photo spots for the iconic domes. You'll hear the secrets of the Sultans in Topkapi Palace, explore a hidden Byzantine gem in the Little Hagia Sophia, and feel the weight of history at the mighty Theodosian Walls and a newly excavated palace ruin by the sea.

This is a complete journey through 1500 years of history, perfectly connected in a single, seamless walking route.

Book now and walk through the legacy of empires!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:53, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

We will meet just next to the Serpentine Column, also I will be waiting you with an umbrella.

Outside visit

La columna de serpientes

Free entry

Hippodrome of Constantinople

Free entry

Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).