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Discover the history and architecture of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Süleymaniye Mosque on this guided tour. Explore the hidden streets of the Old City and uncover local life and bazaars.
- Discover the history and architecture of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
- Explore the hidden streets of the Old City and uncover local life and bazaars
- Visit the Süleymaniye Mosque, a masterpiece by architect Mimar Sinan
- Enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul from the Süleymaniye Mosque
- Learn about the history of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires
Discover Istanbul’s iconic mosques, local life, and hidden gems on this guided tour. Explore the breathtaking Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Süleymaniye Mosque, uncovering their history, architecture, and cultural heritage.
Begin in the heart of the Old City, where you’ll discover the magnificent Hagia Sophia and the stunning Blue Mosque. Learn about their fascinating histories, from Byzantine emperors to Ottoman sultans, and admire their breathtaking architecture.
Leaving the tourist crowds behind, follow your expert guide through hidden streets, uncovering local life, historic bazaars, and lesser-known gems. Arrive at the Süleymaniye Mosque, a masterpiece by architect Mimar Sinan, built for Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent.
Here, enjoy one of the best panoramic views of Istanbul, stretching across the Golden Horn and Bosphorus. This tour offers not just history and architecture but also an authentic local experience, taking you beyond the usual tourist paths to feel the true spirit of Istanbul.
- 4 hours English speaking Expert guide
- Visit to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Süleymaniye Mosque
- Local life and hidden gems tour
- Admission fee inside Hagia Sophia (30 Euro)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals
Know before you go:
- Security Lines: Mandatory security checks are required at Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. During the high season, these checks may take 30-60 minutes, so please be prepared for some waiting time.
- Dress Code: As you will be visiting active mosques, modest dress is required. Women must cover their hair. Women & Men must cover their knees.
- Please bring a suitable cover. If you don’t have one, hair and body covers are available for purchase at the entrance for €3.
- Non-refundable
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We did the tour with Mehmetttttttttttttttt. It was very interesting the explanation of the mosque and very nice to see! It was very punctual and we were very surprised by the explanation
Mega great tour..super informative and entertaining. Cenker was absolutely fantastic as a guide. Highly recommended we like to make again
An amazing guide!! I take at least two tours everywhere I go, and his tour was by far one of the best I have done. He knew the answer to almost every question we had and was so funny the entire time. Highly recommend.
Excellent and intimate tour with Mehmet! Really enjoyed his insight and kindness. Thank you!
Amazing recap of the historical areas and the holy areas!