Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Walking Tour in Istanbul

Discover Istanbul’s art, architecture, and faith through three of its mosques on a guided walking tour. Join a small group or explore with a private guide, with visits to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Süleymaniye Mosque.

• Enjoy a local drink at a historical madrasah on the private tour

Itinerary

1. Meet at the German Fountain and look for your guide holding a TripGuru sign. Both small-group options, with or without entry tickets, depart at 09:00. The Private tour with English tour guide has departures at 09:30, 14:00 and 17:30.
2. Explore Hagia Sophia on a 1-hour guided tour. Small-group tours begin this visit at 09:30.
3. Discover the Blue Mosque on a 30-minute guided tour. Small-group tours begin this visit at 10:30.
4. Continue on foot to the next stop. Small-group tours start walking at 11:00.
5. Explore Süleymaniye Mosque on a 1-hour guided tour. Small-group tours begin this visit at 11:30.
6. For both small-group options, return to the meeting point at 13:00. The Private tour with English tour guide ends at Galataport, with return times of 13:30, 18:00 or 21:30 depending on the departure time.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Audio guide
• Hagia Sophia admission with the small-group option that includes entry tickets
• Drinking water on the private tour

Important details

• Small-group tours are not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• The upper gallery is reached by stairs and is not recommended for anyone with mobility difficulties.
• Children aged 4+ are charged the adult rate. The private tour charges the same rate for all ages.
• Hagia Sophia admission is not included in the private tour or the small-group option without tickets. The separate entrance fee is EUR 25 per person; museum cards are not accepted.
• Bring your own headphones for the audio guide or purchase a pair at the entrance for TRY 100. Audio content is accessed by scanning QR codes.
• Wear clothing that covers your shoulders, underarms, back, and knees. Women must also cover their heads with a scarf; scarves are available to purchase at the entrance.
• Remain silent inside the mosque. Your guide can accompany you but cannot give explanations inside.
• Prayer times may cause visits to be adjusted, extended, or shortened. Peak-season queues at Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque may also extend the tour.
• Arrive 10 minutes before departure.