Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii) Tours and Tickets

Q: Do you need reservations to visit Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii)?

No, no reservations are needed to visit Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii) and the mosque offers regular visiting hours daily. It’s also free to enter, although donations are always welcomed.

Q: How long does it take to tour Süleymaniye Mosque?

Count on around 30 minutes to an hour to visit Süleymaniye Mosque, which should be enough time to see the main prayer hall, the courtyard, gardens, and the surrounding complex that contains the tombs of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent and his wife. Guided tours may allocate more time.

Q: When is the best time of day to visit Süleymaniye Mosque?

Süleymaniye Mosque is typically open to tourists from mid-morning until late afternoon, although it’s best to check in advance for a recent schedule as timings can vary seasonally. Keep in mind that mosques are generally closed to non-Muslim visitors during the midday Friday prayer, so avoid coming then.

Q: Does Süleymaniye Mosque have a dress code?

Yes. As in all mosques, a modest dress code is required at Süleymaniye Mosque. Men should wear long pants and shirts, avoiding shorts and tank tops. Women need to keep chests, shoulders, and heads covered. The mosque typically provides head coverings on loan, but it’s always a good idea to bring your own shawl.

Q: Can you take photos inside Süleymaniye Mosque?

Yes. Photography for personal, non-commercial use is permitted inside Süleymaniye Mosque, although tripods are generally not allowed. Be respectful and mindful of asking permission if you intend on photographing any people.

Q: Is visiting Süleymaniye Mosque worth it?

Yes, a visit to Süleymaniye Mosque is worth it. Despite the architectural grandeur of the complex—built during the 16th century—this site still retains the feel of a neighborhood mosque, giving it an authentic feel. The building’s hilltop setting means visitors can also enjoy panoramic views spanning the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn.

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What are people saying about Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii)

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Miriam_M, Sep 2024

recommended!

Our guide was very prepared, patient (as my father walks very slowly so we had to slow down several times) and very fluent in italian. We really appreciated the tour.

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Tabitha_M, Sep 2024

Wonderful Istanbul experience

Emrullah was a wonderful guide, very informative and pleasant experience. The mosques were very beautiful and guide is knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

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Gavin_T, Jul 2024

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We enjoyed the experience but as tourists despite having paid to get into the Hagia Sophia Mosque (Ground Floor) it was only for the museum. This is not clear on tour instructions which are misleading. Our guide (Faruk Bodur) was excellent. He was friendly, very accommodating and knowledgeable. We have rated this as a 5 star experience because of the quality of our guide. Thank you Faruk.

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Tom_L, May 2024

Engaging and relaxed

Great tour, our guide Muhammed was very friendly, polite and funny, he made the tour engaging and it was great to learn about all the little things you would miss without a tour guide. We would highly recommend to anyone visiting Istanbul.

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Eri_S, Apr 2024

Great experience in Istanbul

Our guide Selin was excellent. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and adaptable to our requests. This was the only option I found to get a tour of the Suleymanyie Mosque and it was a great decision because it was the most beautiful of all the ones we visited. She also helped us figure some train traveling we had planned. I recommend this tour.

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Jessica_G, Sep 2024

Informative and interesting tour!

Highly recommend this tour! This is the only tour I found that also included the Suleimaniye Mosque, which is a must-see, in my opinion (just as beautiful as the Blue Mosque, but much less crowded and spectacular views of the city from the hilltop). Emrullah was a fantastic guide who knew the history of each mosque. He gave us interesting insight into the architectural details as well, and pointed out things we would not have noticed on our own (such as Viking graffiti in the Hagia Sophia). He was also great about changing up the schedule when we had to make a slight unplanned detour and making sure we still saw everything we wanted to, as well as taking many pictures of my husband and I with these incredible sights. Overall, we are very happy we did this tour of these major sites as we feel like we got so much more out of our visits than if we had just strolled in on our own. A few tips to get the most out of this experience - wear modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered), bring your own headscarf (for the ladies), wear comfortable and supportive walking shoes you can easily slip on/off, wear sunscreen if you sunburn easily, and definitely buy the tickets for Hagia Sophia ahead of time as that ticket line is crazy. (If you don’t get that link through your confirmation email, reach out to TripGuru and the chatbot will send you the form to fill out so your guide can reserve your Hagia Sophia tickets ahead of time).