Istanbul Mosques Tour with Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Entry

Discover Turkey’s art, architecture, history, culture, and faith through its mosques, especially in Istanbul, where over 3000 mosques await. We offer a half-day walking tour starting in the Sultanahmet area. Our first stop is the Hagia Sophia, built in the sixth century A.D by Byzantine emperor Justinian I. Originally an Orthodox Christian cathedral in Constantinople, it served as a Catholic church, mosque, and museum over 1500 years. Next is the Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Built in the early 1600s by Sultan Ahmed I, it features distinctive blue tiles in geometric and floral patterns. Our final stop is the Suleymaniye Mosque, which reigned as Istanbul’s largest for over 450 years. It was designed by Mimar Sinan, a key figure in Istanbul’s architectural heritage.

* Discover Istanbul’s art, architecture, history, culture, and faith in some of the city’s most beloved places of worship * Visit Hagia Sophia, one of the country’s most iconic landmarks * Snap photos of the Blue Mosque and learn how this grand building got its nickname * See Suleymaniye Mosque, an architectural masterpiece designed by renowned architect Mimar Sinan * Enjoy the intimacy of a private/small group tour