Istanbul Blue Mosque Guided Tour
- 5h 45m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the most famous monument in Istanbul, the Blue Mosque. Meet your guide across from the Blue Mosque get first hand information about latest renovations and historical facts. Inside the Blue Mosque admire the architecture, the famous blue Iznik tiles, learn about the Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, the Islamic religion, and Istanbul's rich history from your official licensed guide, and get a sense of the culture from both past and present. The tour ends inside the Blue Mosque giving you the chance to keep exploring and taking amazing pictures. Highlights: - Learn about the history, architecture and the Islamic religion - Benefit from a walking tour around the Old City surrounding the Blue Mosque - Take amazing pictures and explore beautiful places - Understand the history of the Ottoman Empire - Enjoy a passionate guide and stay inside the Blue Mosque as long a you want
Inclusions
What's included
- English speaking licensed tour guide
- 60 minute Blue Mosque tour
- Free time after the tour
What's not
- Donation for Blue Mosque
- Transportation
Itinerary
Admire the world-famous Blue Mosque, one of the most splendid and largest Ottoman mosques in Istanbul. Built in 1616, the sacral building with its six minarets characterizes the skyline of the city and is considered a masterpiece.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
3.7
- 56
- 40
- 31
- 21
- 12
Ratings come from 10 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide at the the “Dsign Cafe” in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to Egyptian Obelisk. Look for the MegaPass flag at the meeting point..
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Travelgroup
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Blue Mosque has no admission charge and no ticket lines, however there is a security check line, which can take up to 30 minutes during the low season and up to 60 minutes during the high season.
- This activity does not include skipping any lines, but don't worry, during your waiting time, your guide, who has very good information and great client relation skills, will entertain you with great stories, facts and useful information about Istanbul.
- At the meeting point look for the tour guide with the white MegaPass flag.
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 995 of 3649.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
Special offers in Istanbul
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
