Two Hours in Sultanahmet
Short on time? See Sultanahmet's three most iconic buildings on a quick tour.
About this route
The ideal short route for first-time visitors to Sultanahmet, or for anyone with time between connections. It covers Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in brief. All three stops are around the square; the walking comes to 16 minutes in total.
Directions
3 stops · 2 h · 16 min walk
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From the Byzantine hippodrome to today — the 2,000-year-old historic heart of Istanbul.
A 1,500-year-old World Heritage site — a masterpiece that has been basilica, mosque and museum.
A 17th-century masterpiece with six minarets, its interior lined with more than 21,000 Iznik tiles.
Turkish Coffee Break
After the tour, a short break at Meşale with traditional Turkish coffee and baklava. In the Arasta Bazaar, a 1 minute walk away.
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- Total time
- 2 h
- Number of stops
- 3
- Walk
- 16 min
- Suggested start
- 09:00
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Suitable for
- First-time visitors, anyone short on time
Meşale's Break Suggestions
- Turkish Coffee BreakAfter the tour, a short break at Meşale with traditional Turkish coffee and baklava. In the Arasta Bazaar, a 1 minute walk away.