Suleymaniye Mosque Tours and Tickets

Discover Istanbul on a full-day tour that travels on foot and public transit to historic landmarks and local cultural hubs. Start by touring the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar, then take a break for Turkish coffee, pastry and hookah (tobacco pipe). Visit the book and paper market Sahaflar Çarşā±sā±, which started in the Byzantine era, then tour Istanbul University. Continue to Suleymaniye Mosque, the Spice Bazaar and the Church of St George before winding through the districts of Fener and Balat - the old Greek and Jewish neighborhoods.

Experience Istanbul's timeless sights on a full-day tour of the city's stunning historic places. Listen for the ancient echoes of pounding hooves and charioteers at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of St. Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers and generals at Topkapi Palace, where Ottomans ruled for hundreds of years. Visit an Orthodox church turned Ottoman mosque before finishing your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets and souvenirs.

Save time and skip the line on this small-group guided half-day Topkapi Palace Istanbul tour which includes a visit to Süleymaniye Mosque and a ceramics workshop. Jump ahead of the rest and step into Topkapi Palace to explore courtyards, treasures and rooms of artifacts. See where Ottoman sultans once assembled their harems and visit the Palace Harem (own expense). Then, marvel at the 16th-century Süleymaniye Mosque before you discover a workshop where master potters fire their elegant ceramic pieces. Small-group tours are limited to 15 guests to assure an intimate day with your guide.

Hi, my name is Yasar Ozcelik, and I am a fully registered tour guide from the Istanbul Aydin University. Of having grown up exploring and playing on the streets around the family business in Sultanahmet, the old historical part of Istanbul. I always enjoyed taking my friends to these exciting new places ā± would discover.I realized that there were so many historical places and hidden treasures that the tourists were not seeing. I was disappointed that no one seemed to offer to excite off the beaten track tours. Local history and photography is a passion that ā± would like to share with you. This is my inspiration to create these moving historical tours by a friendly local.

Enjoy a full-day Istanbul tour that takes in important sites around the Eyüp District, Pierre Loti Hill, the Golden Horn and more. See the Eyüp Sultan Mosque, the Chora Church (Kariye Museum), the Ecumencial Orthodox Patriarchate (aka Church of St George) and Suleymaniye Mosque as your informative guide shares the history of these Byzantine and Ottoman era monuments. Take in views of the Golden Horn from Pierre Loti Hill, and walk through the historic Fener and Balat districts, before ending the day at the Egyptian Spice Bazaar.

Experience the highlights of Istanbul on a private full-day tour with a guide. Travel through the city in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with onboard WiFi to stay connected throughout the day. Visit Suleymaniye Mosque, the Chora Museum, the Spice Bazaar, the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, and the Grand Bazaar.

Discover Istanbul's spiritual heart and learn how the cosmopolitan city has been shaped by its many religions on this 4-hour private tour of the historic Muslim districts. Visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, an architectural masterpiece and the largest in the city, then admire the Iznik tile work of the Rustem Pasha Mosque and see the Mausoleum of the Sahabe Abu Ayyub al-Ansari. You'll also have chance to ride the cable car to the summit of Pierre Loti Hill in Eyup for a thrilling view over the Golden Horn.

Step into a world of sultans, soldiers and scholars on a 5-hour, private walking tour of Ottoman Istanbul. Trace a route through the heart of the old city, from the corridors of Topkapi Palace to the Istanbul Library and Süleymaniye Mosque. Learn about life in Ottoman times as you see the city's most iconic landmarks and architectural highlights. Visit a vibrant spice bazaar and historic tombs, a medieval arsenal, fountains and hamams. Enjoy the personal experience of a private tour and get unique insights into Turkish history and culture.

Let a local guide show you around Istanbul during a half-day tour of this stunning city, which dates back to the Ottoman Empire. You'll walk to unmistakable icons and hard-to-find spots that make Istanbul so captivating. See the Hippodrome and Divanyolu; visit Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), Süleymaniye Mosque and Rustem Pasa Mosque; and explore the labyrinthine Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar. Stop en route for tea at a local teahouse.

Discover the vibrant meeting point of East and West on this small-group 3.5-hour tour of Istanbul and see traces of its Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman legacy. Learn about the church and mosque of Hagia Sophia, marvel over the ambitious Suleymaniye Mosque and lose yourself in the labyrinth of the Grand Bazaar, a shopper's paradise for almost 600 years.

Take in two of Istanbul's most iconic sights and two of its lesser-known gems on this unique full-day sightseeing tour, including hotel transfers and a delicious 3-course lunch. Marvel over the spectacular Süleymaniye Mosque, the biggest in the city, then venture underground to explore the eerily beautiful Basilica Cistern, which dates back to Roman times. Spend time browsing the myriad stalls of Istanbul's legendary Grand Bazaar, then prepare to be dazzled as you tour Topkapi Palace, the lavish former residence of the Ottoman sultans.