Highlights of Konya Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. For Muslims and non-Muslims alike, the main reason to come to Konya is to visit the Mevlâna Museum, the former lodge of the whirling dervishes and home to the tomb of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi who lived in 13th century. This is the biggest Sufi centre in Turkey, and the building's fluted dome of turquoise tiles is one of Turkey's most distinctive sights.

   2 hAdmission included

2. The Alaeddin Mosque is one of the oldest mosque in Turkey, constructed by the Seljuk Sultans of Rum between 1116-1220. Alaeddin Mosque has some interesting architectural features ,such as columns of different sizes and from earlier periods. Seljuk Palace was built during the reign of Sultan Kılıçarslan II (1156-1192).

   30 min

3. Karatay Madrasah was built in 1252 in the Seljuk period. It served as a theological school , it now houses many beautiful historical tiles.

   20 minAdmission included

4. Aziziye Mosque was originally built in the 17th century but was restored 200 years later, after it was destroyed by fire. This late renovation resulted in the mosque being reconstructed in an unusual baroque and Rococo style which contrasts sharply with other mosques.

   10 min

5. Sille village dates back to 8th-7th century BC. It is an old Roman village. It is one of the early Christians’ residence with its rock carved churces. One of the primary monastries in the World is in this village ,which is known as St.Charitan ( Ak Monastry)

   2 h

6. Helena the mother of Byzantine Emperor constantine stopped in Sille during her journey to Jarussalem for pilgrimage ,saw the engraved temples and constructed this church.

   20 minAdmission included

7. Konya historical bazaar from Ottoman period

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 81 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5A journey of Rumi's life and city history as a native

  It was a great rxperience, the tour guide Huseyin was amazing, very knowledgeable, kind and patience. The experience ended up as 2 friends. I'm very happy because of the explanation of Rumi's live and city history.

  I1169CYmiguelpSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Enjoy Konja with a private guide

  We had a great day with our guide, taking us first to Sille, explain all the history very nice. The lady at the priest house insit we sit for a free glass of tea - how special! We saw all the best of Konja by walking in the old town and the history and stories of these places were shared with us Had a very nice traditional lunch as well!

  AneldtJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5highly recommend!

  I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. It was thoughtfully curated, deeply informative, and filled with eight full hours of history, Sufism, and stories—exactly what I needed, and more. A big shout-out to my remarkable guide, Hüseyin: a kind and warm soul with knowledge, integrity, and what sounds like a very exciting career in his former life! He also made sure I was safely dropped off at the bus station before we parted ways. It was a great pleasure getting to know him as a person, and I truly appreciated the knowledge and wisdom he brought to the trip. Highly recommend.

  SangLuoJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5An excellent personalized tour of Konya

  My experience exceeded my expectations The guides were sophisticated in their knowledge, meticulously planned and quite flexible to accomodate my changing preferences This turned out to be a personal tour from getting picked up at the airport, the guided tour of Konya (as a Rumi fan it was a very important trip) The staff was very fluent in English, had scholarship of the area to keep my interest and genuinely friendly (I count them as friends now). They made sure my next stops to Catalhoyuk and Cappadocia were lined up and coordinated. Special shout out to Fatma, Mete and Fatih for making the trip so perfect

  253prashanthjOctober 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Perfect Tour to Discover Konya in a Short Time

  I had a wonderful experience on this tour in Konya. From start to finish, we were very well hosted, and everything was organized smoothly. The tour is perfect for anyone who doesn’t have a lot of time in Konya, as it covers all the major sites in a short timeframe without feeling rushed. The guide was welcoming and knowledgeable, which made the journey even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to make the most of their visit to Konya

  hamzadelbar313September 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5One day in Konya ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  Spend a day in Konya with Hayri. It was a very enriching and exciting day. Worth every penny. Not just for the places we went, but also for the stories. Çok teşekkür ederim, Hayri.

  LeneL360September 2025via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Konya

• Its from-price is 29% above the median of the 23 experiences we list in Konya.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 23.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Konya

Konya, on Turkey's Anatolian plateau, is the city of the poet Rumi and the whirling dervishes, with a turquoise-domed shrine and Seljuk mosques.

Konya lies on the dry Anatolian plateau at about 1,000 metres and was the capital of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The poet and mystic Jalaluddin Rumi, known as Mevlana, settled here and died in 1273. His tomb, under a fluted turquoise dome, lies within the Mevlana Museum, a place of pilgrimage that also holds the hall of the dervishes. The Mevlevi order's whirling ceremony is still performed in the city, and Rumi's death is commemorated each December.

Top-ranked sights in Konya: Mevlana Museum (Mevlana Muzesi), Konya Panorama Museum, Tuz Golu (Pink Salt Lake).

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