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Highlights
- Walk Istanbul's old market quarter from the Grand Bazaar's gates down to the Golden Horn.
- See Constantine's iron-bound column, the Beyazit, Suleymaniye, Rustem Pasha and New Mosques, and the Spice Bazaar.
- Discover how markets paid for mosques: shops, hans and bazaars whose rents kept the great domes standing.
- Look out from the Suleymaniye terrace over the Golden Horn, a short walk from the architect Sinan's own tomb.
- 11 stops over 3.5 km, about 110 minutes, with English audio you start whenever you like.
Your Experience
In old Istanbul, a mosque rarely stood alone. Rows of shops, merchants' inns and whole markets were built with it, and their rents kept the domes standing.
This walk follows that money downhill, from the ridge by the Grand Bazaar to the Golden Horn. Circle the Grand Bazaar from outside, gate by gate, past Constantine's iron-bound column, the Beyazit Mosque and the old book market. Look down the street of the great hans, built by a queen mother and a sultan to fund their mosques. Then walk round Sinan's Suleymaniye, stand on its terrace over the Golden Horn, and drop through the market lanes to Rustem Pasha, a mosque raised on its own shops, the Spice Bazaar and the New Mosque at Eminonu.
Eleven stops, about 3.5 km and 110 minutes, in English and at your own pace. Mostly downhill, with steps. Works on Sundays, when the Grand Bazaar is closed. Mosque visits are free outside prayer times.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Self-guided audio tour in English
- 11 stops, 3.5 km, 110 minutes
- Constantine's column, Beyazit, Suleymaniye, Grand/Spice Bazaars, Golden Horn
- GPS map, walking directions on phone browser, no app
- Lifetime access to tour, flexible start
- Live guide services
- Museum and monument tickets
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Ticket Delivery
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.