Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Suleymaniye Mosque: Small Group Walking Tour
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Delve into Istanbul’s religious art and architecture on a tour of the city’s most beloved places of worship.
First, head to the Sultanahmet area to see the epic Hagia Sophia. Built in the sixth century A.D.
Description
by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I, this famous mosque was originally an Orthodox Christian cathedral in early Constantinople (now Istanbul). In its nearly 1,500 years, this iconic landmark has been used as a Catholic church, mosque, and museum. Next, head to the beautiful Blue Mosque. Originally named The Sultan Ahmed Mosque after the man who b...
What's Included
- * Admission to the Blue Mosque
- * Admission to Suleymaniye Mosque
- * Group Tour with a professional tour guide
- * Local drink at a historical Madrasah
- * Beverages
- * Lunch
- * Personal expenses
- * Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- * Entrance fee Hagia Sophia (EUR 25 per person). The new fee has been introduced by the Turkish Government from the 15th of January, 2024. Please consider that museum cards are not accepted
Important informations
- **Hagia Sophia mosque** * Tour guidance inside the mosque is forbidden. Guides can still escort the groups but they can't give any explanation. Silence is mandatory. * The mosque provides information through audio guides available in multiple languages. You can bring your own headphones or purchase a pair at the entrance for 100 TRY. In order to listen to the content you will have to scan the QR codes. * The 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. * Dress accordingly to enter worship places * Comfortable shoes are a must * Please note, entrance fee for Hagia Sophia is not included * Meet the tour guide in the Sultanahmet area at the German Fountain * The guide will be wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.