ISTANBUL
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“We were lucky to get Kaan as our guide as he was also our guide in Sept 2024 to Topkapi Palace. His knowledge and discussion about the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia gave us an excellent understanding of history.”
A 1-hour Blue Mosque guided visit from Dsign Cafe, with Old City context, standout guides, and time to explore inside.
“Miss Kiss was fantastic she explained every detail and answer all the question. Seems like she like her work”
Skip ticket lines and get guided context at the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern on a 3.5-hour Old City tour.
“exactly what i was looking for especially having free time at Hagia Sophia Extensive renovations are in progress but thats in a good cause 3 sites not to be missed the guide was great !”
See Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Hagia Sophia on a 3-hour Old City guided loop with skip-the-line cistern entry.
“The tour was excellent! Ali, thank you for being very clear; your presentation impeccable! We learned so much about history and culture.; we returned to our hotel looking for many details online so we can share a bit of our experience with our family! Keep up the good work Ali! Your company is well represented…”
3-hour small-group guided tour with priority tickets to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, plus Hippodrome stops and key sights.
“Tour was informative and went very smooth! We are happy with the information provided! At the end of the tour our guide also provided some tips on navigating Istanbul along with a food recommendation. We ate at the food spot and it was amazing! Thanks again!”
Skip Hagia Sophia lines with an audio guide, then add the Blue Mosque next door with free entry and an audio tour.
“Excellent show and cruise and food too; best quality price event in Istanbul”
Small-group Istanbul tour with Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Harem, lunch and included tickets. Meet at German Fountain.
“Okay, so unlike my fellow attendees, I did not read the reviews on this experience. And I must admit that even if I did, I still would have been blown away! Ozzie was so knowledgeable and transparent at the complicated history and culture of the people of Turkey. I literally learned so much in so…”
4-hour Istanbul mosque walk to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Süleymaniye, with optional skip-the-line and a madrasah drink stop.
“We had a great time on this tour of the three mosques with our guide Ezra. We paid c.€69 per person but this also included the skip the line access to the Hagia Sophia. We were very lucky as there was only 3 on our tour! The guide was great and explained everything and I…”
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.
“Fantastic quick tour of some of the most famous sites in Istanbul. Beritan was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the mosques and was able to answer all of our questions about the history of istanbul and general questions about Islam in general. This tour was especially good for me because it was only about…”
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.
“They were very thorough and contacted me the day before the tour to make sure I received all the necessary information about the event such as pick up time, location, what to expect ect. As a solo female traveler it was very reassuring knowing that they were updating me about the tour and made sure…”
A 4-hour Istanbul Old City walk to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar with pickup and skip-the-line tickets.
“Lots of walking but our tour guide, Baris, was a historian so lots of great information at each stop. Breathtaking sites and I learned a lot!! 👍 Only problem was that we did the tour on a national holiday and the Grand Bazaar was closed😞”
Five hours to see Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar with a skip-the-line guided plan.
“Very funny guide with many interesting anecdotes to tell.”
Small-group Istanbul highlights with Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, cisterns, Hippodrome relics, and Grand Bazaar, plus tickets and lunch.
“Emre was a fantastic guide during our tour. He was really knowledgeable, was always happy to answer all of our questions with very detailed answers. He even showed my mother in law where the nice jewellery shops were near the grand bazaar. Overall the tour was fantastic, goes to all the main places you must…”
Skip the line at Hagia Sophia, photograph the Blue Mosque, and shop the Grand Bazaar in a 4-hour Istanbul guided loop with pickup.
“Great tour, the guide was knowledgeable and took us to some amazing spots”
From the domes of the old city to the Bosphorus, the bazaars and the table, every way to spend a day across two continents.
