Istanbul Mosques Half-Day Walking Tour

• Experience Istanbul’s history, culture, and religious significance on a half-day walking tour of its ancient mosques, led by an expert guide.

• Visit the Hagia Sophia mosque from the outside, popular for its intricate mosaics and architectural grandeur.

• Admire the blue Iznik tiles adorning the walls of Blue Mosque and the elegant domes and tilework at the massive Suleymaniye Mosque

• Sample local milk-based or fermented Turkish drinks at a historical madrasah.

• Fun Fact: The Blue Mosque gets its popular name from its exquisite interiors. More than 20,000 handmade blue ceramic tiles adorn its walls.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

• Bring along your scarf and sweater.

What's not allowed

• This tour can accommodate a maximum of 9 people in 1 group.

• The upper gallery is accessible by stairs, it's not recommended for tourists with mobility issues.

• Knees and shoulders must be covered. A headscarf is mandatory for women and can be purchased at the entrance.

Additional information

• It's recommended to wear clothes that cover shoulders, underarms, back, and knees.

• 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 at the entrance for 100 TRY. You can scan QR codes to listen to the content.

• Museum cards are not accepted.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

• Meet your guide at Sultanahmet area | German Fountain.

• Address: Binbirdirek, Atmeydanı Cd., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey.

• Guide Identifier: Your guide will be wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Tram

• The closest closest tram stop is Sultanahmet. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

• Board tram #T1 to get you there.

By Bus

• The closest bus stop is Sultanahmet Square. It is a quick 4-min walk to the meeting point.

• Board bus #TB2 to get you there.