ISTANBUL · THE OLD CITY
The pick of Istanbul.
The 15 most popular blue mosque tours in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Priority-ticket guided tour of Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, with a Hippodrome stop, headsets, and Galataport pickup option.
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Explore the renovated Blue Mosque with a licensed guide, walk the Old City area, then stay inside longer for photos and calm time.
See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern in 3.5 hours with skip-the-ticket access, an expert guide, and Hagia Sophia audio time.
3-hour guided Old City tour: Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern skip-the-line, and Hagia Sophia (entry extra). Learn Istanbul fast.
“Very good guide. Very well organized. Highly recommended.”
Small-group guided walk through Sultanahmet with skip-ticket-line entry to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque plus Hippodrome obelisks.
“punctuality was good, guide was very good. well organized.”
Skip Hagia Sophia ticket lines with an audio guide, then cross to the Blue Mosque for free entry and another audio track.
“Excellent show and cruise and food too; best quality price event in Istanbul”
Small-group Istanbul highlights with Oguzhan Ceylan: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, bazaar, included tickets, and local lunch.
“Oğuzhan was an amazing tour guide for the day! There was only one other person on our tour, making 3 total so it felt like a private tour! We loved visiting all of the places. Oğuzhan made sure to tell us when he could not guide us (govt/site regulations) but would tell us about what…”
Guided 4-hour walk through Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Süleymaniye, with optional skip-the-line and a madrasah drink.
3-hour small-group Istanbul tour covering German Fountain, Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, and the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet.
“This tour was excellent . The tour guide had great knowledge and also patiently answered all questions.”
Small-group guided walk in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet: reserved Hagia Sophia entry, Blue Mosque insights, and a quick Hippodrome look.
“Great tour of the blue mosque and Hagia Sophia. Interesting and knowledgeable guide who was able to share a ton of history and answer all our questions. Highly recommend this tour!”
Half-day Istanbul highlights with hotel pickup, skip Hagia Sophia lines, guided Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar shopping for $41.
See Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Istanbul’s Old City highlights on a small guided walking tour with skip-the-line ticket help and pickup.
“Great way to learn about the city’s main attractions. Our guide Kemal was very knowledgeable and helpful”
A smart 5-hour Istanbul walk that links Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar with skip-line access and an excellent guide.
Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and cisterns—plus Grand Bazaar and Turkish lunch—on a small-group, English-led highlights route.
“Had a great experience with Tunç going around the important monuments in Istanbul : Hippodrome, Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia, basicila cistern, bazaars, etc. The cistern has been renovated and looks spectacular- the highlight of the tour. He was very good in explaining the history and answering all our queries. The included lunch was very good.…”
Air-conditioned Istanbul tour with pickup, skip-the-line Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar in 4 hours for $25.
From the strait to the old city to the day trips beyond, and every way to see them.
