Segway Istanbul Old City Tour Evening: Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque

Ride past Ottoman landmarks without the walking fatigue

An evening Segway tour of Istanbul's Old City that departs daily at 8pm and covers Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and Gülhane Park over 3 hours. You learn to ride in under two minutes, then follow a live English-speaking guide on a self-balancing vehicle through Sultanahmet District, passing Constantine's Column, Beyazit Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque. The tour includes helmet, audio headset and waterproof gear.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each9 stops

1. Sultanahmet District5m
2. Column of Constantine2m
3. Beyazit Mosque5m
4. Süleymaniye Mosque10m
5. Gulhane Park20m
6. Hippodrome10m
7. Blue Mosque10m
8. Topkapi Palace10m
9. Hagia Sophia5m

Evening Segway Tour of Old Istanbul

• Learn to ride Segway
• Explore Sultanahmet District
• See Column of Constantine
• Visit Beyazit Mosque
• Visit Sehzade Mosque
• View Eastern Roman water system
• Visit Süleymaniye Mosque
• Walk through Gulhane Park
• See Hippodrome
• Visit Blue Mosque
• Tour Topkapi Palace
• Visit Hagia Sophia

The experience

If you've got a free evening in Istanbul and the thought of another walking tour exhausts you, a Segway handles the ground while you stay fresh. The tour starts at 8pm daily, which means you ride through the Old City as the light softens and the crowds thin. You'll learn the basics in less than two minutes (the Segway does most of the balance work), then roll out with your guide through Sultanahmet District, the heart of historic Istanbul where the major sites cluster close enough that you cover real distance without strain.

The route threads past Constantine's Column, a Roman monument still standing after centuries, then moves through the neighborhoods around Beyazit Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque, the largest in Istanbul. You pass Gülhane Park, the oldest urban park in the city, and ride to the Hippodrome, where chariot races once ran. The guide points out Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque as you pass (exterior views only, no interior museum visits), and shows you Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman Sultans' primary residence. The headset lets you hear the guide over the evening noise, and if rain comes, the waterproof gear keeps you dry.

Three hours covers the major landmarks without the repetitive foot traffic of a standard walking tour. You're moving steadily enough to see the district's layout and how the sites relate to each other, but slowly enough to actually look. The evening timing is the real advantage: fewer tourists, softer light, and the city settling into a different rhythm than the daytime crush.

What’s included

• Use of Segway.
• helmet.
• audio headset.
• waterproof gear in case of rain.
• live guide in English.

Information

Lasts 3h–4h, runs every day at 20:00 and 18:00, from US$ 57 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday: 20:00Wednesday: 18:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 8 · max 7 per booking1 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.2 with pickup ›

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (9 to 70 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Istanbul Segway Tours

Is this one for you?The evening start at 8pm suits travelers with a free afternoon who want to see the Old City's major sites without walking fatigue, and the 3-hour duration fits between dinner and the end of your day.

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Top questions

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.

Can I ride a Segway if I've never done it before?

Yes. The tour includes training that takes less than two minutes, and the Segway's self-balancing technology handles most of the work. The operator notes no experience is necessary and the tour suits all fitness levels.

What exactly do I see inside Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace?

You don't enter either museum. The tour passes both buildings so you see them from outside and hear about them from the guide, but interior visits aren't included in this Segway route.

Why does the tour start at 8pm instead of during the day?

The evening departure lets you ride through the Old City with fewer crowds and softer light. It's a different experience of the same landmarks than a morning tour would give you.

How much ground does a 3-hour Segway tour actually cover?

You pass all the major sites in Sultanahmet District (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Gülhane Park, Constantine's Column, Beyazit Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque) without the fatigue of walking the same route on foot.