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Worth your time in Istanbul.
The 15 blue mosque tours travellers book most in Istanbul, from the headline sights to the quieter finds. What each one costs, how long it runs, and whether it earns a slot on a short trip.
Guided small-group tour of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with priority entry, expert commentary, and an easy cruise-port option.
Most Popular“The guide Emre was terrific, he absolutely loved the places we visited and that passion passed on to us.”
A 1-hour Blue Mosque guided visit from Dsign Cafe, with Old City context, standout guides, and time to explore inside.
“Venue easy to find , tour guide was friendly , he made the tour interesting providing us with lots of information about the mosque.”
Skip ticket lines and get guided context at the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern on a 3.5-hour Old City tour.
“Tour guide for this tour was very informative interactive and really helpful. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in getting the best out of learning the history of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern 😊”
See Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Hagia Sophia on a 3-hour Old City guided loop with skip-the-line cistern entry.
“Ali was our guide. He was a wonderful guide and we really learned a lot about Istanbul and the three attractions we visited. Ali has a lot of knowledge. This was the best thing we did in Istanbul. We will recommend this tour.”
3-hour small-group guided tour with priority tickets to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, plus Hippodrome stops and key sights.
“Our guide was very friendly & knowledgable, and did not lose any of us despite the crowds!”
Skip Hagia Sophia lines with an audio guide, then add the Blue Mosque next door with free entry and an audio tour.
“Absolutely gorgeous but would have loved to observe from the ground floor, which we were not allowed to enter”
Small-group Istanbul tour with Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Harem, lunch and included tickets. Meet at German Fountain.
“Oz was AMAZING! It was like having the mayor of Istanbul walk us through the city. He was so knowledgeable as though taking a college course, and patient and kind! If we could do every tour with this man we would! He should be in every city. History, present, looking to the future- he knew…”
4-hour Istanbul mosque walk to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Süleymaniye, with optional skip-the-line and a madrasah drink stop.
“Muhammed was wonderful! He is very knowledgeable and his English is excellent. Our group tour was only 7 people and the experience was excellent. My husband and I are so glad we took this tour. Thank you, Muhammed!”
A 3-hour Istanbul tour linking the German Fountain, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque with a guide, mobile tickets, and a tight Sultanahmet walkthrough.
“This stop was a long port stop for us; 12 hrs. The tour was a bit disappointing and disorganized in comparison to other tours booked through Viator. It was challenging to hear the guide with the ear pieces, they didn’t work but the guide wasn’t very available to let know. The city is incredibly busy…”
Skip-the-line access and expert guidance for the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, plus a Hippodrome stop in a small group from Sultanahmet.
“This is a genuinely great tour. We wanted to make sure we experienced both the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia in a stress free way. Merk our tour guide certainly did this, guiding us smoothly through the lines whilst telling us a great commentary. We learnt so much! Thank you!”
Half-day Istanbul highlights with hotel pickup, guided Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque visits, then Grand Bazaar shopping time.
“Since it was low season, we got to have a private tour. Mr. Baris guided us through blue mosque and hagia sophia teaching us a lot of knowledge about turkish history. very recommended”
A 4-hour Istanbul Old City walk to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar with pickup and skip-the-line tickets.
“The tour company was very responsive and highly communicative, so 5 stars. But the guide was not as informative as some other guides, and had some strong personal interpretations about historical facts that were objectively inaccurate, so 3 stars.”
Five hours to see Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar with a skip-the-line guided plan.
“Our guide was really funny and a great storyteller. Could honestly just stand there listening to him talking and it would have been worth the money. At any rate, we were well taken care of and we would do it again in a heartbeat. Highlight of our trip.”
Small-group Istanbul highlights with Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, cisterns, Hippodrome relics, and Grand Bazaar, plus tickets and lunch.
“We had a wonderful time! Our guide was VERY knowledgeable, easy to understand, insightful as to the needs of participants and accommodating.”
Skip the line at Hagia Sophia, photograph the Blue Mosque, and shop the Grand Bazaar in a 4-hour Istanbul guided loop with pickup.
“Ok. They picked up us from taksim square but it was never mentioned before the booking that it’s a particular area where you pick from. But the guide was good, he explained everything about Hagia Sophia and blue mosque.”
From the domes of the old city to the Bosphorus, the bazaars and the table, every way to spend a day across two continents.
