Highlights
- Discover the secrets of the Eyüp Sultan Mosque with a 5-Star Licensed Guide
- Learn about the life of Ebu Eyüp el-Ansari, a companion of Prophet Muhammad
- Immerse yourself in Islamic history and culture
- See the highlights of Istanbul’s Eyüp District
- Book private car transfers with pickup & drop-off service (3,5-hour option only)
Description
The Eyüp Sultan Mosque is considered the 4th most important islamic temple in the world as its resting place of Abu Eyüp al-Ansari, the companion of Prophet Muhammad. On this Eyüp District tour you will explore this mosque complex and discover its history and cultural significance. Visit a hidden gem of Istanbul!
Choose the 2-hour tour to see Istanbul’s Eyüp District, including the Eyüp Sultan Mosque, which is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in the Islamic world. Your licensed Private Guide will show you the historic mosque complex with the theological school, soup kitchen, and public baths. You will enter the Eyüp Sultan Mosque to admire its stunning architecture in the style of Ottoman Baroque and see the mausoleum of Ebu Eyüp el-Ansari, who was a close companion and the standard-bearer of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It’s an essential experience for those interested in Islamic history and culture, worth a trip outside the Old City of Istanbul.
Choose the 3,5-hour option to book private transfers with your 2-hour private tour of Eyüp District and Eyüp Sultan Mosque. The estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer includes both pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, making it easier to get to the meeting point from any location in Istanbul. It is especially convenient if you are staying closer to the Old City. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with a licensed driver and a private vehicle.
Includes
Private Walking Tour of Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Eyüp District (itinerary depends on the option selected)
5-Star Licensed Guide who fluent in the language of your choice
Free admission to the Eyüp Sultan Mosque (all options)
Interesting facts about Istanbul and Islam
Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5-hour option only)
Excludes
Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2-hour option)
Important Information
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Non-Muslims cannot enter during prayer hours, and women are only allowed to enter the visitor area. All visitors must undergo mandatory security checks and adhere to mosque etiquette, which includes a modest dress (head scarves for women only; covered shoulders and knees, no hats and shoes for men and women).
The mausoleum of Ebu Eyüp el-Ansari is open Tuesday-Sunday between 9.30 AM and 4 PM.
For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests.
The 3,5-hour option includes an estimated 1,5-hour transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only.
We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
