Istanbul · ISTANBUL BLUE MOSQUE TOURS
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The Blue Mosque is still an active place of worship, so timing and respectful entry matter. These tours show which include a guide, how they work around prayer closures, and what else fits naturally into the same Old City route.
Small-group guided tour of Istanbul's Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with tickets, priority entry, and Galataport pickup.
“Our guide Hamut was well informed and the data and historical context/relationship that he provided of the Mosques especially the Hagia Sofia was simply outstanding.”
A short Blue Mosque guided tour with a licensed guide, Old City walking time, and inside access to admire Iznik tiles after renovations.
“Nothing to add he was excellent and recommend him any time”
Skip lines to Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, plus expert-guided Blue Mosque context. 3.5 hours in Sultanahmet for $58.
“Very easy to hear, due to earpiece. Great communication. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Would recommend it!”
3-hour Old City tour: Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern skip-the-line, and Hagia Sophia. Guided stops from Hippodrome, Hagia fee extra.
“Ali , our guide was extremely good. We enjoyed our experience in the sites & Ali patiently explained all the details to us! The tour was also on time & we could locate our guide easily! Highly recommended!!”
Guided 3-hour Sultanahmet walk with priority entry to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, plus Hippodrome obelisks and key photo stops.
“For a fairly new guide he was engaging and provided some great historical information along with some present day history as well.”
Flexible Hagia Sophia entry with audio guide, plus a free Blue Mosque audio guide, so you can explore Istanbul’s icons at your pace.
“Everything went well. Absolutely must buy ticket a hide of time to save time & make things happen smoother. I enjoyed the mosque, very beautiful. Lived to my expected, I’m happy I visited this mosque.”
A small-group day through Istanbul’s top sights, from Blue Mosque to Topkapi, with ticket help, a real lunch, and a lot of walking.
“Oğuzhan was an amazing tour guide for the day! There was only one other person on our tour, making 3 total so it felt like a private tour! We loved visiting all of the places. Oğuzhan made sure to tell us when he could not guide us (govt/site regulations) but would tell us about what to see and look for and why it was important. I'm glad we did this tour as we were able to see most of the big sites in Istanbul all in one day! Topkapi palace seems like it would be overwhelming without this as we saw the highlights, but it never felt rushed. I loved…”
Walk Istanbul’s top mosques in 4 hours, with a guide, tea break, and optional Hagia Sophia skip-the-line tickets.
“Thee guide was amazing. She explained so well and answered all our questions. A beautiful experience full of memories.”
3 hours in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet with a small-group guide, covering German Fountain, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque.
“Emre was an excellent tour guide. He explained all the sites we visited to the finest detail. He was one of the most informative guides we've ever come across. Super friendly and made this a day to remember. We recommend this tour group a 100%. Thanks Emre you were phenomenal!”
Small-group walk in Sultanahmet with guided visits, skip-the-line entry, and timed tickets for the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
“Our tour leader, Elif, was wonderful. She provided wonderful stories and background information that made the tour worth the money.”
See Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque with guided context, then shop the Grand Bazaar on a smooth 4-hour city highlights loop.
“you should inform that grand bazaar is closed on Sunday and there should be replacement itinerary instead”
A 4-hour guided Old City walk to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Hippodrome, ending near the Grand Bazaar.
“This was a fabulous tour. The blue mosque was spectacular, the Hagia Sofia beautiful, the Grand Bazaar was something to experience and Basilica Cistern was great to see. Kemal imparted so much information and was able to answer all our questions. He made the tour exceptional”
Guided 5-hour Istanbul loop of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar, with skip-line help and an expert host.
“Excellent tour! Oz is a fantastic guide and spoke at length about the sites. Absolute bargain for the cost of the tour, and a great way to see the iconic sites of Istanbul. Highly recommend!”
Small-group Istanbul tour hitting Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, cisterns, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar, with tickets and Turkish lunch included.
“I asked our guide if she thought this was just a job or did she love history and she said that she loved history. It was evident and her ability to answer any question our group asked her. Buket was the fantastic guide because of her knowledge and enthusiasm for her culture.”
4-hour Istanbul tour with pickup to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome stops, and Grand Bazaar shopping, plus skip-the-line access.
“Absolutely amazing tour! We were taken on a walking tour around the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sofia, the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. We were also shown traditional Turkish rug artisans at work, which was fascinating. Our guide, Baris was fantastic - he gave the full history and background of each place visited and answered all our questions. Couldn't have asked for a better tour or guide! Cannot recommend enough :)”
