Istanbul Segway Mini Tour Evening: Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace

Cover Istanbul's biggest sites without the walking

An evening Segway tour of Istanbul covers Sultanahmet, Gulhane Park, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia in 90 minutes with a live guide in English. You ride past the Ottoman Sultan's primary residence, see the Byzantine Church of Holy Wisdom decorated by Emperor Justinian, and take a break in the city's oldest urban park. Children from age 9 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Segway tour of Istanbul highlights

• Visit Hippodrome Square
• Stop at Gulhane Park for break
• See Topkapi Palace
• Explore Hagia Sophia

Stops and time spent at each 4 stops

1. Hippodrome 20m
2. Gulhane Park 40m
3. Topkapi Palace 20m
4. Hagia Sophia 20m

What’s included

• Use of a Segway for the full 90 minutes.
• a live guide speaking English throughout the tour.
• stops at the Hippodrome, Gulhane Park, Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia.
• a break to rest in the park.

Times

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• Every day except Wednesday 20:00
• Wednesday 18:00

Information

Ride a Segway through Istanbul's Sultanahmet district in 90 minutes, passing Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Gulhane Park and the Hippodrome with a live English-speaking guide.

Group Up to 8 3 similar private tours ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 3 similar tours with pickup › See the exact address

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Ages Adult (14 to 80 years) · Child (9 to 13 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy

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The experience

How do you see the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome in a single evening without spending hours on your feet? You ride. A Segway carries you through Sultanahmet's tightest cluster of landmarks, covering ground a walking tour would stretch across the whole day. The guide navigates the route in English, stopping at each site long enough to explain what you're looking at (the Hippodrome's history of gladiator fights and chariot races, the palace where Ottoman Sultans lived, the Byzantine decoration inside Hagia Sophia) without the fatigue that comes with walking between them.

The tour breaks at Gulhane Park, Istanbul's oldest and largest urban park, where you step off the Segway and rest. The 90-minute pace means you're moving but not rushed, and the Segway itself does the work of covering distance. Children from age 9 can join, and the tour suits all fitness levels because you're riding, not hiking.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (9 to 13 years). Children under 9 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Hippodrome and why does the tour stop there?

The Hippodrome is a historic square in Sultanahmet that once hosted gladiator fights, chariot races and major riots throughout its long history. The tour includes a stop here to see this landmark and hear about its past.

Will I actually enter Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, or just see them from outside?

The tour passes by both sites so you see them and the guide explains their significance: Hagia Sophia as the Church of Holy Wisdom with Byzantine decoration by Emperor Justinian, and Topkapi Palace as the primary residence of Ottoman Sultans. Entry to the interiors is not included in the tour itself.

Is a Segway hard to ride if I've never been on one before?

The tour is designed as the easiest way to see Istanbul's main sites, and it suits all fitness levels. A Segway is intuitive to learn, and the 90-minute route gives you time to get comfortable on it while covering the highlights.

Why is this tour in the evening instead of during the day?

The evening timing lets you see Sultanahmet's major landmarks without the daytime crowds, and the route through Gulhane Park and past the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace is less congested in the late hours.

Operated by Istanbul Segway Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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