Good to know
- Tickets
- Free entry as an open public square.
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes.
- Best time
- Early morning or late afternoon to avoid peak crowds.
- Getting there
- Short walk from Sultanahmet tram stop or the Blue Mosque.
Itineraries with Hippodrome of Constantinople
Hippodrome of Constantinople is on day 1
Hippodrome of Constantinople is on day 1
Hippodrome of Constantinople is on day 1
Hippodrome of Constantinople is on day 1
Day 1 of Istanbul: Weekend Escape
Sultanahmet
How Hippodrome of Constantinople fits into a day.- 9:00Hagia SophiaSultanahmet
- 11:00Blue MosqueSultanahmet
- 13:00Hippodrome of ConstantinopleSultanahmet
- 14:30Basilica CisternSultanahmet
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Hippodrome of Constantinople questions
Is the Hippodrome free to visit?
Yes, the site is an open square with no entry fee.
What remains of the Hippodrome today?
Three ancient monuments stand along the former track: the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpent Column, and the Walled Obelisk.
How long should I spend at the Hippodrome?
Most visitors walk the site in under an hour.
