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Save 10% on this must-see combo! Explore Blue Mosque with a guide, then cruise the Bosphorus with an audio guide, passing by the Bosphorus Bridge & Ortakoy Mosque.
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Say goodbye to long commutes. With just 20 minutes between the Blue Mosque and the cruise pier, you’ll save time and money while seeing the best of Istanbul.
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The Blue Mosque and Old Town tour needs 3-4 hours, while the Bosphorus cruise lasts 90 minutes. Enjoy both on the same day or split them across two.
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Blue Mosque
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1-hour guided tour of the Blue Mosque
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Entry to Blue Mosque
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Expert English-speaking licensed guide
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Walking tour around Old Town
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Istanbul Old Town map
Bosphorus Cruise
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90-min Bosphorus cruise ticket
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Audio guide for cruise in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic & Chinese
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Meet and greet with a marine officer
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Bosphorus cruise map
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from France, United States, Italy and over 56 countries have loved this experienceTudor
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Buse was our tour guide and did a terrific job! She was very informative, fun and interactive. Definitely would recommend a tour with her. The mosque is a must see during your trip to Istanbul.
Couture
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Good - too bad the comments didn't sync with the GPS.
Charles
May, 2025Verified booking
The guides were well informed, personable and interesting. Very glad I signed up for this service.Michael
Aug, 2025Verified booking
The tour was easy to locate and a good dive into a brief history of the Blue Mosque. Our tour guide gave us good surface-level information and guided us through the Blue Mosque with ease. The Basilica Cistern portion of the purchase, though extremely simple to skip the line, could have used more instructions or direction from the staff at the actual site -- we were very confused as to how to get the audio guide (bring your own earbuds) to function underground. Despite skipping an enormous line, it took us about 30 minutes of setup before we could get going, which killed the momentum a bit and kicked off the Cistern on a frustrating note. Somehow integrating the experience directly into the Headout app would be much easier than dealing with the local website of the exhibit.
Kali
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Buse (miss kiss) was an amazing tour guide! She was so knowledgeable and kind. We had a great time learning about Blue Mosque!
Blue Mosque
Step into history with a guided tour of the Blue Mosque, where 20,000 hand-painted Iznik tiles in shades of blue stretch across its vast domes, reflecting sunlight streaming through 260 stained-glass windows. Six towering minarets pierce the sky, while calligraphy-covered arches guide you to its grand marble courtyard. From here, stroll through Old Town Istanbul, where you'll walk across the Hippodrome, once filled with roaring crowds. Admire the ancient Obelisk of Theodosius and the twisted Serpent Column, remnants of empires that once ruled these storied streets.
Bosphorus Cruise
Set sail on a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise, where an audio guide brings the sights to life with fascinating stories. Pass the medieval Galata Tower, standing tall with its cylindrical stone walls and pointed roof. Admire the ornate facades of Dolmabahce Palace and the Ciragan Palace, now a lavish waterfront hotel. The domed silhouette of the Ortakoy Mosque gleams against the backdrop of the Bosphorus Bridge, a steel giant linking two continents. The white marble walls of Beylerbeyi Palace glow in the sun, while the fairytale-like Maiden Tower perched on a tiny islet makes for an unmissable sight. Glide past the Topkapi Palace, with its sprawling courtyards, and admire the wooden seaside villas, their Ottoman-era balconies hanging over the shimmering waves.
What to bring
Blue Mosque
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Bring your walking shoes, water bottle, hat, sunglasses, and snacks for comfortable exploration.
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Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
Bosphorus Cruise
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Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.
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Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
Additional information
Blue Mosque
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If you do not have a scarf or body cover, you can buy them at the entrance (a scarf is 1€ and a body cover is 3€).
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While you can breeze through the ticket lines, security screening is standard for all guests. Be prepared for wait times of up to 60 minutes during peak travel periods.
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Due to the Friday prayer, the Mosque will be closed to tourists from 12pm to 2pm. For a smoother experience, it's recommended to visit after 4pm to avoid the lengthy security line anticipated between 2pm and 4pm.
Bosphorus Cruise
- You can choose to take the Bosphorus cruise on the same day or the next day. In addition to midday and afternoon departures, enjoy a special evening cruise at 6pm, available from April to October.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15-20 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Blue Mosque Guided Tour
Meeting Point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Multilingual Audio Guide
Ticket redemption points
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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