Istanbul · BLUE MOSQUE TOURS
The Sultanahmet Mosque is free to enter and still worth a guide, if only to time your visit around the five daily prayers. These 15 pair it with Hagia Sophia and the Cistern next door, priced and paced so you see the tiles, not the queue.
Small-group guided tour of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with tickets, headsets, and priority entry from Sultanahmet or Galataport.
“Emre Tan was an amazing guide. I would say in fact he was the best we have had. He was extremely knowledgeable, courteous and kept track of everyone. I am looking forward to another tour with him! The company was also very well organised.”
See Istanbul’s Blue Mosque early with a licensed guide, learn Ottoman and Islamic history, then enjoy free time to explore inside.
“Our guide, Mark, was excellent throughout our tour. Perhaps having a slightly smaller group would have been good. But overall it was a great tour and would thoroughly recommend it.”
Skip lines to Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern on a 3.5-hour Istanbul tour with Blue Mosque plus Old City highlights for $58.
“Made it easy and quick to see all of the big landmarks without waiting in line”
3-hour guided Old City tour to the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Hagia Sophia, with skip-the-line cistern access.
“We saw so much in just three hours! Our guide was amazing, and the tour was definitely worth the money. If you only have one day in Istanbul, this tour is a must-do.”
Small-group tour in Istanbul of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with priority tickets, plus the Hippodrome and obelisks in about 3 hours.
“Great tour and guide. Excellent way to learn about the city”
Hagia Sophia skip-the-line ticket with audio guide, then free Blue Mosque audio entry across the square, timed for lower waits.
“The skip the queue without waiting for too long to enter. The audio was not clear at times. suggest you also put in writing such info to go through.”
Small-group Istanbul highlights in one day: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and lunch, with tickets and guide included.
“Oguzhan was an outstanding tour guide. He is clearly knowledgeable and passionate about the history associated with the various sites. He gave out easy-to-understand information but also had story after story that made the history of Istanbul come alive for us. He was personable and made our day lots of fun. He knew how to organize our timing, so that we minimized standing in lines. It was wonderful to have such a delicious lunch included. An extra bonus was his ability to take some quality photos for us to remember our time in Istanbul. Overall, we thought this tour was an amazingly great value.”
4-hour guided walk through Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Suleymaniye, with optional skip-the-line access and a madrasah drink.
“The tour was great and well worth its value. Muhammed is an amazing guide!!”
3-hour guide-led walk in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet with the German Fountain, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque, plus local context.
“Very in-depth. I enjoyed it. Lots of options for questions. Recommend it to anyone. Be sure to show up early.”
A small-group guided walk in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district, with skip-the-line help and tickets for Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
“This was a great way to get an overview of the history of Istanbul and the sites that you visit. Elif was a very knowledgeable and helpful guide, would definitely recommend. Ran to time and seemed great value.”
4-hour Istanbul highlights tour with guided Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Hippodrome ruins, and Grand Bazaar shopping. Hotel pickup included.
“The tour was great. Our tour guide was Mr Baris & he was good. He gave us very interesting facts about all of the sites we visited and he was friendly, and he made sure that everyone in the group did not get lost. 5 star rating, an excellent tour. I would highly recommend this tour and recommend the tour guide Mr Baris.”
Small-group 4-hour walk in Istanbul's Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar, with pickup and skip-the-line tickets.
“We were picked up at the exit of the tunnel, which is about a 15 minute walk from the ship. Our Guide, Ali, met us with a sign! We were taken by a van to the old town, where he let us off, and we began our tour. We saw countless monuments, the blue mosque, Hagia Sophia and countless others. Ali is very knowledgeable in the history of Istanbul and all of these priceless places. He then walked us to an amazing lunch spot near the fantastic marketplace where we had the most delicious lunch, trying all kinds of Turkish delicacies. After lunch, we got to walk through the marketplace,…”
5-hour Istanbul guided tour hitting the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar, with skip-the-ticket-line access.
“Oz was very knowledgeable and also patient with my children! Great tour.”
Small-group Istanbul highlights with skip-the-hassle tickets, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Basilica and Nakkas cisterns, Hippodrome stones, bazaar, and lunch.
“Our best excursion of our cruise so far! Our guide, Emre, is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He made us feel special and was very helpful by giving us an excellent history of Istanbul. We recommend him highly to anyone planning to visit this city!”
4-hour guided tour of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome area, and Grand Bazaar, with pickup and Hagia Sophia skip-the-line.
“Fantastic, passionate guide. Perfect way to see a few of the highlights if you’re short on time.”
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