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View of the Hagia Sophia – Topkapi Palace loop from Taksim

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Turkey
Istanbul

View of the Hagia Sophia – Topkapi Palace loop from Taksim

Moderate

4.8

(40)

580

hikers

View of the Hagia Sophia – Topkapi Palace loop from Taksim

03:36

13.2km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.86 km

Sultanahmet Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful city to explore. It's unfortunate for the few hustlers and scammers that target tourists. I had to help 2 French ladies who were almost forced into a restaurant by staff members.

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2

5.10 km

The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, is an iconic masterpiece of Ottoman architecture built in the early 17th century. This monument gets its name from the blue …

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3

5.16 km

View of the Hagia Sophia

Highlight • Religious Site

It's worth a visit, but the queue is so long, and they charge tourists more than the locals. I opted not to go inside, which gave me more time to explore the city .

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5.90 km

Topkapi Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

For centuries, Topkapi Palace in Istanbul was the residence and seat of government of the sultans and the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire.

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5

5.96 km

Topkapi Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

I liked the building and grounds. Unique view from the Goldhorn. Didn't like the boring audio guide, for which you had to stand in line. No information in German. Another extra line to the palace itself

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6.33 km

With the best view of the Golden Horn and other top sights.

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7

7.62 km

Hagia Sophia

Highlight • Religious Site

First church, then Mosque and now museum. The Hagia Sophia is the highlight of an Istanbul trip. A true eye candy, there is so much to discover. Painted Christian symbols …

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8.81 km

Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı)

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Since the middle of the 15th century, this is the most famous bazaar in Istanbul and the shopping mecca par excellence. Here, on an area of as much as 20,000 …

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13.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

1.98 km

1.67 km

1.00 km

761 m

714 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

1.88 km

885 m

146 m

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