Istanbul Mosques Walking Tour: Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
What You Will Do
What's Included?
- English, Spanish, Italian, German-speaking tour guide (please, select the option)
- Local snack at a historical Madrasah
- Beverages
What's Not Included?
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Hagia Sophia Entrance fee (EUR 25 per person, unless inclusive option selected)..
Cancellation Policy
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meeting Point: Sultanahmet area | German Fountain (Address: Binbirdirek, Atmeydanı Cd., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey Kindly be at your meeting point at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting time. The tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes for you before proceeding to the next stop.
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Built in the sixth century A.D. by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I, this famous mosque was originally an Orthodox Christian cathedral in early day Constantinople (now Istanbul). In its nearly 1,500 years, this iconic landmark has been used as a Catholic church, mosque, and museum. To enhance your experience and avoid long queues, we require that all visitors, whether on a group tour or a private tour, purchase skip-the-line tickets in advance. For that matter, we will send you a link where you can purchase it after confirming the booking. Queues can delay the tour up to 2 hours.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As this tour includes visits to religious temples, the itinerary may be adjusted, extended, or shortened due to changes in prayer times throughout the year.
- Museum cards are not accepted.
- Hagia Sophia upper gallery is accessible by stairs, it's not recommended for tourists with mobility issues.
- Knees and shoulders must be covered. Headscarf is mandatory for women and can be purchased at the entrance.
- It is strongly recommended to purchase Hagia Sophia skip-the-line tickets (25 EUR) in advance. The activity provider will assist with this process by sending you a purchase link via email if you don't select the inclusive option. Customers without skip-the-line tickets may face a queue of 1-2 hours at the site.
Guide Options
- Guide - German
- Guide - Portuguese
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
- Guide - French
- Guide - Spanish