# Private Edirne Ottoman Heritage Tour

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Language: en
Also described in: de, fr, es, it, pt, nl, ru, zh-CN, tr, ar, hi
Categories: EDİRNE, Turkey Tours
Last updated: 2026-11-04
Summary: A private day tour of Edirne's Ottoman heritage: the Selimiye Mosque, the Old Mosque, Ali Pasha Bazaar and the Great Synagogue, with lunch included.

## Overview

This Edirne private tour takes one day, with hotel pick-up and drop-off in Edirne. A licensed guide, a minivan with driver, lunch and entrance fees are included. You see Sinan's Selimiye Mosque, the Old Mosque, the Bayezid II hospital complex, the Ali Pasha Bazaar and the Great Synagogue, and your guide can change the order of stops and the time in each building.

## Tour highlights

**[The Selimiye Mosque](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-selimiye-mosque/):** Completed in 1575 by Mimar Sinan, with a single dome, four slender minarets and sixteenth-century İznik tiles.

**[The Old Mosque of Edirne](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-old-mosque-of-edirne/):** Finished in 1414 under Sultan Mehmed I, with a nine-dome prayer hall and 18th- and 19th-century wall calligraphy.

**[The Edirne Darussifa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-edirne-darussifa/):** The hospital wing of the Bayezid II complex, where music, water sounds and herbal medicine were used to treat patients.

**[Ali Pasha Bazaar](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/ali-pasa-bazaar/):** A 300-meter covered market with six stone gates and about 130 shops, designed in the 1560s.

**[Edirne Great Synagogue](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/edirne-great-synagogue/):** Rebuilt in 1907 after the Great Fire of 1905 and later restored, in the Kaleiçi neighborhood.

## Itinerary

### Itinerary

Your guide collects you from your hotel in Edirne and takes you to the [Selimiye Mosque](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-selimiye-mosque/), the work of the chief imperial architect Mimar Sinan for Sultan Selim II. Its single dome and four slender minarets are visible from far off, and the octagonal prayer hall keeps its sixteenth-century İznik tiles and carved marble details. A multi-year conservation project was completed in 2026, so the interior is open to visitors once again.

Next is the [Old Mosque of Edirne](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-old-mosque-of-edirne/), completed in 1414 under Sultan Mehmed I. Its nine-dome hall rests on four heavy piers, and the guide can point out a sacred stone brought from the Kaaba in Mecca.

Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink follows. In the afternoon you visit the [Edirne Darussifa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-edirne-darussifa/), the hospital wing of the Bayezid II complex, now the Sultan Bayezid II Health Museum run by Trakya University. The complex also includes the Bayezid II Mosque, which is still in use.

The route continues to the [Ali Pasha Bazaar](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/ali-pasa-bazaar/) and then to the [Edirne Great Synagogue](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/edirne-great-synagogue/) in the Kaleiçi neighborhood. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel in Edirne.

## Included

Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink.

Comfortable minivan and experienced driver.

Professional tourist guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Entrance fees to the museums and sites.

Local taxes, parking and fuel.

Highway tolls.

## Not included

Optional tours.

Tips.

Flights or other travel to Edirne.

## Details

Tours start between 9:30 and 10:00 am and finish between 4:00 and 5:00 pm.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in new comfortable vehicles sized for the group.

The guide can change the order of stops and the pace, because only your party joins this private day.

Price is on request for your dates and group size.

Bring modest clothing and a scarf for the mosques, and comfortable shoes that are easy to take off at the prayer halls.

Cancellation terms are in our [cancellation and refund policy](https://tubostravelturkey.com/cancellation-and-refund-policy/).

## Who this tour suits

This tour suits travelers who enjoy Ottoman architecture and want to understand how an imperial city was built. It is a good choice for guests on a day trip from Istanbul who have one day in Thrace and want the major monuments without a crowded group. The Selimiye and the Bayezid II complex reward a slower walk, so the tour suits couples and friends who like to take their time in each building. Visitors who plan only a quick photo stop will find the day longer than they need, and the guide can shorten the visits on request.

## Best season and getting to Edirne

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking between the mosques and the covered bazaar, when the streets are dry and the weather is mild. Summer can be hot in the middle of the day, so ask your guide to plan the outdoor walks early. Edirne has no commercial airport, so most guests come from Istanbul by road, and that journey is not included in the price. The Kırkpınar oil wrestling festival fills the city in early summer, so book early for those dates.

## Comparison

How this tour compares

| Tour | Duration | Group | Highlights | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Private Edirne Ottoman Heritage Tour | 1 day | Private | Selimiye Mosque, Old Mosque, Bayezid II complex, Ali Pasha Bazaar, Great Synagogue | Travelers on a day trip who want Ottoman architecture |
| [15 Days Private Turkey Tour](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/15-days-private-turkey-tour/) | 15 days | Private | Troy, Gallipoli, Edirne and Istanbul | Travelers who want Edirne as one stop in a longer Turkey trip |

## Frequently asked questions

**Where does the Edirne tour start?**

The tour starts with hotel pick-up in Edirne and ends with drop-off at the same hotel. It is a one-day tour, so no overnight stay is included.

**Are the mosque and museum entrance fees included?**

Yes. Entrance fees to the museums and sites on the route are included in the price. The guide will confirm access on the day, including the Edirne Great Synagogue.

**What should I wear for the mosques?**

Wear modest clothing and bring a scarf for the mosques. Shoes are removed before entering the prayer halls, so choose footwear that is easy to take off.

**Can the tour include the Edirne Great Synagogue?**

Yes, the synagogue is part of the route in the Kaleiçi neighborhood. Your guide will check access on the day and explain the history of the building and the Jewish community in Edirne.

**How can I get a price?**

The price is on request for your dates and group size. Write to WhatsApp +90 544 674 42 28 with your date and group size, and we will reply with a quote.

**Can the tour start in Istanbul?**

Yes, on request. Because the tour is private, we can quote a day trip with pick-up at your Istanbul hotel. The road to Edirne takes up part of the morning, so the guide may shorten one stop. Tell us your date and hotel when you ask for a price.

## Summaries in other languages

- de: Eine private Tagestour mit Abholung und Rückbringung am Hotel in Edirne. Sie führt zur Selimiye Moschee von Sinan, zur Alten Moschee, zum Gesundheitskomplex von Bayezid II, zum Basar des Ali Pascha und zur Großen Synagoge, und der Reiseleiter kann die Reihenfolge der Stationen ändern.
- fr: Un circuit privé d'une journée avec prise en charge et dépose à votre hôtel d'Edirne. Il comprend la mosquée Selimiye de Sinan, la Vieille Mosquée, le complexe hospitalier de Bayezid II, le bazar d'Ali Pacha et la Grande Synagogue, et le guide peut modifier l'ordre des visites.
- es: Un tour privado de un día con recogida y regreso a su hotel en Edirne. Incluye la mezquita Selimiye de Sinan, la Mezquita Vieja, el complejo hospitalario de Bayezid II, el bazar de Ali Bajá y la Gran Sinagoga, y el guía puede cambiar el orden de las paradas.
- it: Un tour privato di un giorno con prelievo e rientro al vostro hotel a Edirne. Include la moschea Selimiye di Sinan, la Vecchia Moschea, il complesso ospedaliero di Bayezid II, il bazar di Ali Pascià e la Grande Sinagoga, e la guida può cambiare l'ordine delle tappe.
- pt: Um passeio privado de um dia com busca e retorno ao seu hotel em Edirne. Inclui a Mesquita Selimiye, de Sinan, a Mesquita Velha, o complexo hospitalar de Bayezid II, o bazar de Ali Paxá e a Grande Sinagoga, e o guia pode mudar a ordem das paradas.
- nl: Een privétour van één dag met ophalen en terugbrengen bij uw hotel in Edirne. De route omvat de Selimiye Moskee van Sinan, de Oude Moskee, het ziekenhuiscomplex van Bayezid II, de bazaar van Ali Pasha en de Grote Synagoge, en de gids mag de volgorde van de stops aanpassen.
- ru: Частная экскурсия на один день с трансфером от отеля в Эдирне и обратно. Маршрут включает мечеть Селимие Синана, Старую мечеть, больничный комплекс Баязида II, базар Али-паши и Большую синагогу, а гид может менять порядок остановок.
- zh-CN: 为期一天的私人游览，从埃迪尔内的酒店接送。行程包括锡南设计的塞利米耶清真寺、老清真寺、巴耶济德二世医疗建筑群、阿里帕夏集市和大犹太会堂，导游可以调整各站的顺序。
- tr: Edirne'deki otelinizden alınıp bırakılmasını içeren, bir gün süren özel tur. Mimar Sinan'ın Selimiye Camii, Eski Cami, II. Bayezid Külliyesi, Ali Paşa Çarşısı ve Büyük Sinagog gezilir; rehber durakların sırasını değiştirebilir.
- ar: جولة خاصة مدتها يوم واحد مع استقبال من فندقك في أدرنة وإعادتك إليه. تشمل جامع السليمية للمعماري سنان والجامع القديم ومجمع مستشفى بايزيد الثاني وسوق علي باشا والكنيس الكبير، ويمكن للمرشد تغيير ترتيب المحطات.
- hi: एदिर्ने में आपके होटल से लेने और वापस छोड़ने वाला एक दिन का निजी टूर। इसमें सिनान की सेलिमिये मस्जिद, पुरानी मस्जिद, बायज़ीद द्वितीय का अस्पताल परिसर, अली पाशा बाज़ार और बड़ा सिनागॉग शामिल हैं, और गाइड स्टॉप का क्रम बदल सकता है।

## Images

- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/de7109bc-17f0-4579-896d-46f0aff6948a.jpg — de7109bc-17f0-4579-896d-46f0aff6948a
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/site_1366_0005-750-750-20230116172320.jpg — The Selimiye Mosque – Symmetrical exterior view of Selimiye Mosque and its four minarets. Photo: BuhaM, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/eski_cami_edirne_14.jpg — (c)Iza i Jarek Miszczak
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EDIRNE-II_Beyazid-Camisi-ve-Kulliyesi-Servet-UYGUN-931.jpg — EDİRNE II_Beyazid Camisi ve Külliyesi Servet UYGUN (93)(1)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/edirne-darussifasi.jpg — edirne-darussifasi
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Alipasa-Bazaar_11-1024x681-1.jpg — Ali Pasa Bazaar – Wide view down the vaulted corridor of Ali Pasa Bazaar with lit storefronts. Photo: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/synagogue_2011_02.jpg — synagogue_2011_02
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/synagogue_lead.jpg — (c)Iza i Jarek Miszczak

## Sources

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selimiye_Mosque,_Edirne
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complex_of_Sultan_Bayezid_II
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Synagogue_of_Edirne
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Mosque,_Edirne

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