Blue Mosque Guided Tour – 1.5 Hours

Have you ever wished to reserve a tour impulsively but never had the time to do so? In just two hours, this short guided tour of the Blue Mosque will leave you in admiration of Turkey's most spectacular structures. Looking at the pictures of Istanbul, Turkey, you'll undoubtedly come across beautiful images of a grand building with a bluish-gray tint. Owing to its interiors, which are covered in more than 20,000 individually created blue ceramic tiles, it was given the moniker 'Blue Mosque.'

Experience the magnificence of its past as you take a guided tour of the Blue Mosque and its auxiliary structures with a knowledgeable guide. After that, take a stroll through the neighborhood and take in the stunning views of contemporary Istanbul.

Your trip will begin in the Sultanahmet area, which gets its name from the mosque after you have had a nice meet-and-greet with your friendly tour guide, who will enlighten you about the mosque's religious significance and the architecture behind this spectacular construction. Learn about the gold minarets, the architect Mehmet Aga, the elephant foot pillars, and the plethora of flowers on the tiles.