Blue Mosque Essential Guided Tour

What to bring

• Dress code items: Wear modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and avoid shorts, short skirts, and sleeveless tops.

• Headscarf for women: Bring a headscarf, as women must cover their heads inside the mosque.

• Long sleeves: Wear a long-sleeved shirt to comply with the mosque's modesty requirements.

Accessibility

• Uneven surfaces: The tour route includes uneven ground around the mosque exterior.

• Prayer hall access: Personal wheelchairs are not allowed in the prayer hall; staff can provide a mosque wheelchair at the entrance.

• Wheelchair use note: The Blue Mosque is described as wheelchair accessible, but this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

What’s not allowed

• Inappropriate clothing: Shorts, short skirts, and sleeveless shirts are not allowed inside the mosque.

• Shoes inside: You must remove your shoes before entering the mosque interior.

• Loud behavior: Loud talking is not permitted inside the mosque prayer areas.

• Flash photography: Flash photography is not allowed inside the mosque.

• Non-public areas: Access to non-public areas of the mosque is not permitted.

Additional information

• Active worship site: The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship, so respectful behavior is required at all times.

• Prayer time closures: The mosque may close to visitors during prayer times or special religious events.

• Dress code support: If you do not have a headscarf, you can borrow one at the mosque with the team's assistance.

• Shoe handling: A plastic bag will be provided for you to carry your shoes during the visit.

• Security checks: Security screening is mandatory for all visitors, so arrive early to allow extra time.

• Child supervision: Children are welcome on the tour but must stay with an accompanying adult at all times.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.