Blue Mosque & Hippodrome
Walking tour in Istanbul, Turkey
15
minutes
New tour
7
stops
Fish caught through basement floors, a sultan with no victory to pay for his mosque, six minarets and a misheard word, a Kaiser's birthday fountain, a pharaoh's obelisk and a Spartan general's erased boast. Starts at the Basilica Cistern and ends on the old chariot-racing track.
What you'll hear
What this tour offers
- Self-guided walking tour
- 7 stops, with directions between each
- 15 minutes of narration
- Keeps playing with your phone locked
- Yours to keep, replay anytime
- Earns your Istanbul passport stamp
Where you'll be
Sultanahmet Meydanı, Binbirdirek, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Things to know
No booking needed
Start whenever you like. No group, no schedule.
Listening
Best with headphones. Download it in the app to listen offline.
Questions
Why is it called the Blue Mosque?
For the 21,000 Iznik tiles, mostly blue, that line its walls inside. Its real name is the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, after the sultan who began it in 1609. Read the story
How long is the Blue Mosque & Hippodrome audio tour?
About 15 min of listening across 7 stops, at your own pace. You can pause and resume at any time.
How much does it cost?
The tour costs $4.99 USD. Your first tour in the app is free.
Do I need to book in advance?
No booking needed. Download the Trevlo app, purchase the tour, and start listening whenever you arrive. Download it in the app first if you'll be without data.
What language is the tour in?
The tour is narrated in English.