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Private Tour in Istanbul Mosques

Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Firstly, let’s meet up close by to the Blue Mosque and we will start this exclusive private tour. There is so much to learn that your private tour guide will take you to amazing locations here! The first stop is the Blue Mosque, named for the tiles of this color that are inside. There are more than 50 different tile designs. The most varied colours, and all were made by hand in Iznik, under the direction of master potter Kaşıcı Hasan. It was built between 1609 and 1617 by the Ottoman architect Mehmet Aga, disciple of Mimar Sinan. Mimar Sinan used the imperial mosques that his master had built as a base. The Suleymaniye of Istanbul and the Selimiye of Edirne are the highlights of Sinan’s art. Make plans for the mosque that was to be built in front of Hagia Sophia. These two sites are completely unique and a true must when visiting Istanbul.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private official Tour guide for 4 hours in Istanbul
  • Local Taxes
  • In-person Guide
  • Private Tour
  • Completely personalized and private experience
  • Pick up and drop off in hotel or place of choice in Istanbul
  • Entrance tickets to Haga Sophia and Blue Mosque

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Firstly, let’s meet up close by to the Blue Mosque and we will start this exclusive private tour. There is so much to learn that your private tour guide will take you to amazing locations here! The first stop is the Blue Mosque, named for the tiles of this color that are inside. There are more than 50 different tile designs. The most varied colours, and all were made by hand in Iznik, under the direction of master potter Kaşıcı Hasan.

    1 hAdmission included

  2. The Basilica, is dedicated to the Divine Wisdom. It is famous, among other things, for the enormous dome, one of the most extraordinary works that man has built. The interior of Santa Sofia is impressive: the dimensions of the main hall (70 by 74 meters). The diffuse lighting, the huge decorative medallions and the monolithic columns will leave you with your mouth open. These two sites are completely unique and a true must when visiting Istanbul.

    1 hAdmission included

  3. The Suleymaniye Mosque or Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the third hill of Istanbul, Turkey. Until 2019 it was the largest mosque in the city, being succeeded by the Çamlıca Mosque, yet it is one of the most famous sights in the city.

    1 h

  4. The Blue Mosque or Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one of the great mosques of Istanbul, the work of Sedefkar Mehmet Ağa, a disciple of the architect Sinan.

    1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

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

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
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  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In case of needing infant seats please request at time of booking

How it compares in Istanbul

  • Its from-price is 281% above the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Istanbul

Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.

The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.

Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).

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