Guided Tour of Blue Mosque






On this guided tour, visit Istanbul’s renovated iconic Blue Mosque, walk through its courtyards, and explore the surrounding Old City too.
highlights
highlights
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Soak up the charm and splendor of the Blue Mosque’s architecture, dating back to the Ottoman Empire, on this tour with a local guide.
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Enjoy a complimentary walking tour of the Old City surrounding the mosque, formerly an administrative pole of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.
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Listen to interesting facts from your guide as you walk along its courtyard which has a large fountain and special area for ablution.
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Admire the hand-painted blue tiles that adorn the mosque’s interior walls with 5 main domes, 6 minarets, and 8 secondary domes.
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Fun Fact: Various verses from the Quran and the words of the Prophet Muhammad adorn the high walls of the mosque.
inclusions
inclusions
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1-hr guided tour of the Blue Mosque
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Local English-speaking guide
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Entry to the Blue Mosque
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Walking tour of the Old City around the mosque
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Combo: Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia guided tour (optional)
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Combo: Blue Mosque + Basilica Cistern guided tour (optional)
cancellation policy
cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Meet your guide just outside the Blue Mosque, one of the most famous monuments in Istanbul dating back to the Ottoman Empire. Get the opportunity to see the mosque after an extensive renovation of more than 5 years.
Learn About the Magnificent Blue Mosque
Walk through its spacious tiled courtyard with a fountain while at the lower levels and in the interior, the mosque is lined with more than 20,000 handmade İznik style ceramic tiles, in more than fifty different tulip designs. Notice how the design becomes flamboyant with representations of flowers, fruit, and cypresses at the gallery level. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the mosque stands tall as it holds the secrets and histories of the Ottoman Empire from the year 1616 when the mosque first opened. Adorn the floors that are covered with carpets, which are regularly replaced as they wear out. The many spacious windows confer a spacious impression. Listen to stories about how the many lamps inside the mosque were once covered with gold and gems, while one could find ostrich eggs and crystal balls in many of its glass bowls.
A Walk Around the Old City
Enjoy a complimentary walking tour outside the Blue Mosque of the Old City. Considered to be the heart of Istanbul, this is the perfect spot to see the balance of the mosque's atmosphere against the haggling in historic bazaars. Your guided tour ends inside the Blue Mosque after which you will have time to explore the interiors on your own.
know before you go
know before you go
Important Information
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Please note that the security line can take up to 60 minutes in the high season.
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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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Photography and outside food and drinks are allowed.
my tickets
my tickets
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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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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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