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Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Suleymaniye Mosque: Small Group Walking Tour

Tour three of Istanbul's most awe-inspiring places of worship

Duration: 4h
Max group size: 9
Live guide: English, Italian, Spanish
Provider: TripGuru Euro
Registered address: Room 36, Entrepreneurship Centre Cyberport 3, Pok Fu Lam, 0000, Hong Kong, HK
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Admission to the Blue Mosque
Admission to Suleymaniye Mosque
Group Tour with a professional tour guide
Local drink at a historical Madrasah
Beverages
Lunch
Personal expenses
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Entrance fee Hagia Sophia (EUR 25 per person). The new fee has been introduced by the Turkish Government from the 15th of January, 2024. Please consider that museum cards are not accepted.

Starting point

Binbirdirek, Atmeydanı Cd., 34122, Istanbul
  • Meet the tour guide in the Sultanahmet area at the German Fountain
  • The guide will be wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign

Delve into Istanbul’s religious art and architecture on a tour of the city’s most beloved places of worship.

First, head to the Sultanahmet area to see the epic Hagia Sophia. Built in the sixth century A.D. by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I, this famous mosque was originally an Orthodox Christian cathedral in early Constantinople (now Istanbul). In its nearly 1,500 years, this iconic landmark has been used as a Catholic church, mosque, and museum.

Next, head to the beautiful Blue Mosque. Originally named The Sultan Ahmed Mosque after the man who built it. In the early 1600s, mosques were built only by sultans who had achieved success in war.

The final stop is Suleymaniye Mosque. Located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, the Suleymaniye was the largest mosque in the city for more than 450 year,s before it was dethroned in 2019. This monumental mosque was also designed by the renowned architect Mimar Sinan, a towering figure in Istanbul’s architectural history.

  • Meet the tour guide in the Sultanahmet area at the German Fountain
  • The guide will be wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign

Hagia Sophia mosque

  • Tour guidance inside the mosque is forbidden. Guides can still escort the groups but they can't give any explanation. Silence is mandatory.
  • The mosque provides information through audio guides available in multiple languages. You can bring your own headphones or purchase a pair at the entrance for 100 TRY. In order to listen to the content you will have to scan the QR codes.
  • The upper gallery is accessible by stairs, it's not recommended for tourists with mobility issues.
  • Knees and shoulders must be covered. Headscarf is mandatory for women and can be purchased at the entrance.
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

Ratings & reviews

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Siti,  Germany Germany
13 Sep 2024
Excellent
We had a great time with Muhammed! He was very knowledgeable about the sites and gave us many vignettes about the mosques. Was also really nice just kicking back and chatting with him about life...
We had a great time with Muhammed! He was very knowledgeable about the sites and gave us many vignettes about the mosques. Was also really nice just kicking back and chatting with him about life and such over tea. We can highly recommend this tour.
Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Suleymaniye Mosque: Small Group Walking Tour
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Tsz Yan,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
20 Aug 2024
Excellent
Touring the Blue Mosque, Sülleymaniye Mosque and Hagia Sophia with Selin was a fantastic experience. She provided rich insights and made the history of these iconic sites come alive. The tour was...
Touring the Blue Mosque, Sülleymaniye Mosque and Hagia Sophia with Selin was a fantastic experience. She provided rich insights and made the history of these iconic sites come alive. The tour was well-paced, and Selin was attentive and engaging throughout. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore Istanbul’s incredible heritage!
Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Suleymaniye Mosque: Small Group Walking Tour
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Paul,  United States United States
13 Jun 2024
Excellent
This is an exceptionally good tour. Our tour guide Esra is a treasure and a wealth of knowledge and information. We were able to ask many questions on our tour and Esra had insightful answers for...
This is an exceptionally good tour. Our tour guide Esra is a treasure and a wealth of knowledge and information. We were able to ask many questions on our tour and Esra had insightful answers for all of our questions. We highly recommend this tour. Overall it was a beautiful experience. A special thanks to Esra.
Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Suleymaniye Mosque: Small Group Walking Tour

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