Istanbul Mosques Tour with Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Entry
- Discover Istanbul’s art, architecture, history, culture, and faith in some of the city’s most beloved places of worship
- Visit Hagia Sophia, one of the country’s most iconic landmarks
- Snap photos of the Blue Mosque and learn how this grand building got its nickname
- See Suleymaniye Mosque, an architectural masterpiece designed by renowned architect Mimar Sinan
- Enjoy the intimacy of a private/small group tour
Options
Small Goup Tour with entry tickets (English guide)
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
English / Turkish-speaking guide
Beverages
Hagia Sophia Entrance fee (EUR 25/person)
Exclusions
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Additional Info
Children aged 4+ will be charged the same rate as adults
As this tour includes visits to religious temples, the itinerary may be adjusted, extended, or shortened due to changes in prayer times throughout the year
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. Tourists must have their own headphones or purchase one in the entrance for 100 TRY. They will scan QR codes to listen the content
Museum cards are not accepted
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
Please note that during peak seasons, long queues are anticipated at Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, potentially leading to extended tour durations
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Caps or hats
Cash
Camera
Scarf or clothes to cover the shoulders, knees, and head at the mosque
Comfortable shoes
Bug spray
Clothes revealing the shoulders, underarms, back, and knees are not allowed in some sites on this tour; implementation may be strict. Kindly bring a scarf/sweater to cover up or wear clothes that fit the dress code.
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
What's included in Istanbul Mosques Tour with Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Entry
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 09:00, meet up at German Fountain. Look for a guide or holding a TripGuru sign..Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 09:30, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
- [Attraction/experience] 10:30, 30 min(s), Guided tour, Blue Mosque
- [Transportation] 11:00 By walking
- [Attraction/experience] 11:30, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Süleymaniye Mosque
- [Return] 13:00, at Return to meeting point,
Our Favourites
Discover Turkey’s art, architecture, history, culture, and faith through its mosques, especially in Istanbul, where over 3000 mosques await. We offer a half-day walking tour starting in the Sultanahmet area.
Our first stop is the Hagia Sophia, built in the sixth century A.D by Byzantine emperor Justinian I. Originally an Orthodox Christian cathedral in Constantinople, it served as a Catholic church, mosque, and museum over 1500 years.
Next is the Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Built in the early 1600s by Sultan Ahmed I, it features distinctive blue tiles in geometric and floral patterns.
Our final stop is the Suleymaniye Mosque, which reigned as Istanbul’s largest for over 450 years. It was designed by Mimar Sinan, a key figure in Istanbul’s architectural heritage.
Meet
Venues
- Hagia Sophia Sultan Ahmet Ayasofya Meydani No 1 34122 Fatih Istanbul
