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Private Tour in Istanbul Mosques

Istanbul, TurkeyOperated by Tour Travel & More
  • Duration4 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

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.

What to expect

4 hours4 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    1 hourAdmission included

    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.

  2. Basilica Cistern

    Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul, 34410, Turkiye

    1 hourAdmission included

    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.

  3. 1 hour

    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.

  4. Blue Mosque

    Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye

    1 hourAdmission included

    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.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 5 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations1,523

The operator lists 1,523 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Harbour Suites Old CityKadirga Liman Cad. Kumluk Sok No: 4, Sehsuvar Bey Mah., Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Atlantis Royal HotelDizdariye Cesmesi Sk. No:53, Binbirdirek, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • The Han Residence HalicTersane Caddesi, Yaprak CIkmazI,No:2, Emekyemez Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34421, Turkiye
  • Serhat Apart OtelKatip Mustafa Celebi Mahalle Mac Sokak No/3, Istanbul, 34420, Turkiye
  • Vardar Palace HotelSIraselviler Cd. No:16, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Imagine Istanbul - SultanahmetPertevpasa Sk. No: 57, Emin Sinan Mah, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Valeria Antique 1892Mitrip Sokak 15, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Hotel Inter IstanbulMithatpasa Caddesi Buyuk Haydar Efendi Sokak No 29, Mimar Kemalettin, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Union Hotel PortFindikli Celebi HamamI Sk. No 14, Ömer Avnı Mh., Istanbul, 34427, Turkiye
  • Xenia Hotel IstanbulKeresteci Hakki Sokak No 7-9, Sultan Ahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special ClassPiyer Loti Cad. No: 1, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Meddusa HotelAlemdar Mh. Nuru Osmaniye Cad. No: 5, Cagaloglu, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Weingart Port Seaside HotelKemankes Cd. No:14, Karamustafapaşa Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34425, Turkiye
  • Gulhane Corner HotelHudavendigar Cad. Saffeti Pasa Sok. No:12, Hoca Pasa Mah., Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Skalion HotelCifte Gelinler Cad. No: 6, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Sabiha Sultan HotelKarabasdere Sk. 36/38, Hacımimi, Istanbul, 34425, Turkiye
  • Akdeniz HotelDivanyolu Cad. Haci Tahsin Bey Sokak No : 7, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkiye
  • Faros Hotel Old CityDivanyolu Cad. No:68, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Solomon's Mansion Hotel IstanbulKirazlI Mescit Sokak No:23, Mollahüsrev, Istanbul, 34093, Turkiye
  • Simper HotelKatip Kasim Mah. Turkeli Cad. Kiziltas Sok. No: 57, Aksaray, Fatih, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Calenberg HotelDaltaban Yokusu Sok. No:23, Nisanca Mah, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Kupeli HotelEmin Sinan Hamam Sokak No:4, Emin Sinan Mah., Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Style Star HotelCihangir Mahallesi, Baskurt Sokak 8, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Livro HotelCemal Nadir Sok. No:9-11, Hobyar Mah, Istanbul, 34112, Turkiye
  • The Hotel IstanbulBinbirdirek Mah. Binbirdirek MeydanI Sok. No:17, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Best Town PalaceIstasyon Arkasi Sokak, 9, Hocapasa Mah., Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Mahya HotelMolatasI Cad. No 78, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Aprilis HotelPeykhane Sk. No 4, Binbirdirek Mh, Cemberlitas, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Mr Lion KumkapI HotelCifte Gelinler Cd Telli OdalarI Sokak No:46, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Flower Palace HotelHudavendigar Cad, Saffeti Pasa Sk No:11, Hoca Pasa Mah, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Royal Bosphorus HotelEbussuud Cad. No:6, Sirkeci-Fatih, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Rumours InnUcler Hamami Sk. No:6, Kucukayasofya Mah., Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Sultanahmet Newport HotelPeykhane Sk. No: 15, Binbirdirek Mh. Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Levni Hotel & SpaAnkara Caddesi No: 12, Istanbul, 34127, Turkiye
  • Hotel NezihMithatpasa Cad. Yenidevir Sok. No. 8, Mimar Kemalettin, Istanbul, 34490, Turkiye
  • Naz Hotel Old BazaarGedik Pasa Firin Sokak, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Hotel Golden Horn SirkeciEbussuud Cad.No:26, Istanbul, 34410, Turkiye
  • Regie Ottoman HotelMimar Vedat Sokak No:5, Hobyar Mah., Istanbul, 34112, Turkiye
  • Hotel Centrum IstanbulHoca Pasa Mh. Ibn-I Kemal Cd. No:14, Istanbul, 34080, Turkiye
  • Tom Square Boutique HotelSehsuvar Mah. Berham Cavus Sok. No: 4, Kumkapi, Fatih, Istanbul, 34100, Turkiye
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Hotel, apartment or place of choice inside Istanbul

What's included

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

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • 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

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Adult (0–99)

Additional information

  • In case of needing infant seats please request at time of booking

Languages

Guide
English, Spanish

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Product code
8647P805

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

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