Istanbul Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour with Tickets

Our guide did a wonderful job despite the business of the two magnificent mosques. The information was so interesting, and vital to fully appreciating the history and significance of everything. Not to be missed

Appreciated the small group, and tour guide Fatih was average. Started off the tour complaining about reviews he had received from previous tours, and throughout the tour felt like he was just firing out facts without much engagement with the group.
Also few issues with Tourmania - ticketing issues at Hagia Sofia meant that tour guide was calling them for last min tickets while we were stuck at the scanning gates. They also didn’t send him through the correct number of tickets so the whole group was stuck waiting for them to send through the final ticket. Also, before the tour even ended had WhatsApp message asking me how the tour was going. 15 mins after tour ended, they messaged me again from another number which I didn’t not have a chance to answer. Then they called me asking for my review which I explained the above issues. They didn’t even bother to acknowledge or address them but proceeded to ask “can you post a 5 star review now”. Their customers are on holidays and they want these admin things to be done now? After that call, another number continued to message me asking for review. Really puts a sour taste in my mouth particularly after an average tour as well.

John was an excellent guide for this perfect size group of 12. Gave the right amount of details at each stop. Plenty of time for photos and questions.

I went on a walking tour with our guide Danis on April 27th. The weather was a little cold, but the wonderful experience made me forget about the chilly conditions. Danis is a very nice guide who arrived promptly and managed the tour exceptionally well. He was both humorous and honest, creating a delightful atmosphere. It was truly a fantastic way to enjoy the best parts of this city in a short amount of time.

We had just one day in Istanbul, and the Istanbul Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour was the perfect way to experience the city’s rich history and culture. It was a small group, and everyone was so friendly, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Our guide, Samet, was incredibly knowledgeable and a joy to listen to - he brought the stories of the city to life. Thank you, Tourmania, for such an amazing and memorable tour! Highly recommend to anyone visiting Istanbul, even if you have just a short time.

Really informative and fun tour! Our tour guide, Dennis, was extremely knowledgable and friendly. We were able to see inside the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, which were both stunning. We learned so much about the history of Istanbul and these mosques. This tour is a must do!

Great experience with our tour guide, Mr Samet. It is really nice and we learnt a lot from the tour. Thanks for making our day great in Istanbul

I did two separate tours with tourmania in the same day in Istanbul. Dennis and John were both excellent guides who had deep interest in the sites which I always appreciate in my guides. Booking the tours and getting to the meeting points was super clear and easy thanks to proactive communication from the company. I felt like the tours were good value and would definitely recommend and take more tours in the future

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We had an incredible tour of Istanbul with Deniz as our guide. From the moment we met, it was clear we were in expert hands. Deniz brought the rich history of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque to life with vivid stories, deep knowledge, and engaging commentary. He struck the perfect balance between historical facts and local anecdotes, making even the most iconic landmarks feel fresh and personal. Deniz also gave us great context on the city’s evolution — from Byzantium to Constantinople to modern-day Istanbul. It was informative, seamless, and genuinely enjoyable. Highly recommend him for anyone visiting the city.

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I thoroughly enjoyed the tour this morning!
Really appreciate that you keep the groups small. It was easy to interact with the guide and the other tourists in the group.
The line for Hagia Sophia was long, but our guide kept us entertained, so we did not even notice.
Fatih gets five stars from us!
Thank you very much for welcoming us in your country and sharing your history.🤩
Regards
Ernani Conradie

He is very knowledgeable about the history but he walks too fast and didn’t care much about the old folks that can’t walk as fast as him

Fantastic sights on this tour! Highly recomnended! With very high qualified guide sharing interesting facts and stories

The tour guide was outstanding.
He spent a lot of time at each stop explaining all the important facts. We were in a small group which made it easier to follow. It was a great experience and definitely worth it

Very friendly guide Denis, with a lot of knowledge, he took the time to explain every single place where we visited and also answered all the questions we had. Highly recommend this company and guide Denis

It was really a very interesting tour. Our guide (Samet) really knew a lot and could answer all our questions.
Thanks a lot 🙏

I was with Dennis of Tourmania, and he was quite good. He knew so much history, and kept the tour moving at a good pace. He gave us time to take pictures of these beautiful sights. We got lucky with the lines, so the tour was closer to 2.5 hours. Highly recommend.

Taner was an outstanding guide for our visit to the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. His deep knowledge and passion for Istanbul’s history made every moment engaging and insightful. He shared fascinating stories that brought the sites to life and made the experience truly memorable.

He was also incredibly friendly, organized, and attentive to everyone in the group. Thanks to his guidance, we gained a much deeper appreciation for the city’s rich cultural heritage. Highly recommended!