Muslim Halal Tours in Turkey

Turkey is home to grand mosques, tombs, and sacred sites that have formed and influenced Islamic history. From Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia to Rumi’s resting place in Konya and the Grand Mosque of Bursa, each place is a journey to encounter. Private Halal tours allow visitors to explore these landmarks at their own pace, following the footsteps of scholars, saints, and sultans.

• Istanbul, the city bridging Europe and Asia, is rich in Islamic landmarks like the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii), an architectural masterpiece with cascading domes and six minarets. There, Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), a symbol of Istanbul’s complex religious history, showcasing stunning mosaics and a magnificent dome, is a monumental structure of Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, now a functioning mosque.
• Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı), the luxurious residence of Ottoman sultans, showcases Islamic art, Prophet Muhammad's sacred relics, Abraham's Pot, Joseph's Turban, the Staff of Moses, David's Sword, and breathtaking views of the Bosphorus.
• In this city at the Eurasian crossroad, you will also encounter Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii) – an emblem of Ottoman power and piety, designed during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, while Eyüp Sultan Mosque (Eyüp Sultan Camii), home to the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, a close companion of Prophet Muhammad, will leave you breathless.

• In the birthplace of the Ottoman Empire, Bursa, pilgrim travellers will enjoy the Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii) with 20 domes while indulging in the city’s historic thermal baths.
• In Edirne, you will admire the Selimiye Mosque (Selimiye Camii), a UNESCO World Heritage site designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan.
• In Ağrı, Ishak Pasha Palace (Ishak Paşa Sarayı) represents a composite of mosque and palace with stunning eastern Anatolian influences.
• House of Virgin Mary (Ephesus) - It is believed to be the final residence of Mary, mother of Jesus. It is a revered pilgrimage site, drawing visitors for its spiritual significance and tranquil setting.
• Once the sacred resting place of Noah’s Ark and the eternal guard of Armenia, Mount Ararat now sleeps under Turkish skies in Agri province.
• Şanlıurfa, a city where history and faith intertwine like the roots of an ancient olive tree, is said to be the cradle of Ibrahim himself. Here, where the prophets linger in the desert air, the Cave of Ibrahim still shelters the echoes of a divine rescue, and the Pools of Ibrahim shimmer with the memory of a fire that turned to water, its sacred fish gliding through the ripples of time.

Alevi Holy Places in Turkey:

• Haji Bektash Veli Complex (Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli Türbesi), Nevşehir - UNESCO-listed site, spiritual heart of Alevism and Bektashism with a mausoleum, mosque, and cultural areas in it.
• Abdal Musa Shrine (Abdal Musa Türbesi), in Elmalı, Antalya - Dedicated to Abdal Musa, 14th-century Alevi-Bektashi saint and poet.
• Şahkulu Sultan Tomb and Complex (Şahkulu Sultan Türbesi ve Dergahı) - Located in Istanbul's Merdivenköy district, this active Alevi cultural centre and place of worship (cemevi) honours Şahkulu Sultan, a revered Alevi figure.

Sufi Holy Places in Turkey

• Mevlâna Museum (Mevlânâ Müzesi) in Konya is the resting place of Rumi (Mevlânâ Celâleddin-i Rûmî), a central figure in Sufism, a 13th-century Persian poet and mystic whose teachings emphasise love, unity, and spiritual transcendence as a pilgrimage site for followers and admirers of his philosophy. The whirling dervishes, an iconic symbol of Sufi practice, embody Rumi's teachings through their mesmerising rituals, blending spirituality and artistry.
• Near Darende, the Somunca Baba Shrine (Somuncu Baba Türbesi ve Külliyesi) honours Sheikh Hamid-i Wali, a 14th-century Sufi saint. It features his tomb, a sacred spring, and a reliquary with Prophet Muhammad’s hairs.
• East of Tunceli, Duzgunbaba Mountain is linked to the Sufi saint Duzgunbaba. Pilgrims visit its cave, seeking healing and visions in dreams.
• The Tomb of Telli Baba, in Sarıyer, is a place of hope for brides and young women seeking marital blessings. Stories of Telli Baba vary – some say he was a Sheikh of the Qadiri Sufi order guarding the Bosphorus, others recall him saving a young girl from drowning.
• The Rifa'i Sufi tradition in Turkey, once sidelined, has found a new platform with figures like Cemâlnur Sargut, the country’s only female sheikh.
• The Naqshbandiyya tariqa in Turkey includes diverse groups, from traditional to modern, with influential leaders like Mahmud Esad Coşan. They blend classical Sufi practices with intellectual and media-driven outreach, impacting Turkish society and politics.