Istanbul Mosques Walking Tour
Visit the Hagia Sophia built in the sixth century A.D. by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. Snap photos of the Blue Mosque and learn how this grand building got its nickname. See the Suleymaniye Mosque, a notable structure in Istanbul's architectural history.
Highlights
- Visit the Hagia Sophia built in the sixth century A.D. by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I.
- Snap photos of the Blue Mosque and learn how this grand building got its nickname.
- See the Suleymaniye Mosque, a notable structure in Istanbul's architectural history.
About this experience
Discover Istanbul's architecture, history, and faith in some of the city's most beloved places of worship on a half-day walking tour. Start from Hagia Sophia, originally a Byzantine Orthodox Christian cathedral transformed into a Catholic church, mosque, and museum over the years. Head next to the Blue Mosque built by Sultan Ahmed I in the early 1600s, known for its stunning blue tiles and intricate designs. Conclude the tour at the Suleymaniye Mosque, once the largest mosque in Istanbul.