PREMIUM Blue Mosque Tour: Expert-Led Experience
Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
To learn about some of history's most powerful civilizations, we will embark on a journey in which we will interpret history through structures in small groups. Blue Mosque is in the core of our tour. We will begin our tour in Sultanahmet Square and proceed to Blue Mosque. During the tour, you will learn a lot about the history of Blue Mosque and Istanbul.
*We also offer tailored private tours.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish: Sultan Ahmet Camii), is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. A functioning mosque, it also attracts large numbers of tourist visitors. It was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains Ahmed's tomb, a madrasah and a hospice. Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls, and at night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque’s five main domes, six minarets and eight secondary domes.
Obelisk of Theodosius
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Options
Blue Mosque tour
Visita interior de la Mezquita Duration: 2 hours: About 1,5 h
What‘s Included
Guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Clear, interesting and friendly guide
Katherine S,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sib is a very knowledgeable, friendly and interesting guide who really knows his subject matter and delivers information clearly. The tour extended beyond The Blue Mosque to encompass other sites of interest to visit later on if we wished. Afterwards Sib sent us links to useful information.
Fascinating historical tour with an increadibly knowledgeable guide
Amali A,Jul 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00An absolutely wonderful tour! We booked the Blue mosque and Sultanahmet Sq tour last minute without knowing what to expect, but so glad we did. Sib was a gracious guide (we were the only guests on our tour) who seemed to know everyone at the various places we visited, and is an increadible resource of knowledge on the history of the Mosque and area (and included an impromptu visit to the stunning Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque) as well as the stories behind the religious history (believe he has just completed a doctorate on the history of religion!). Two hours very well spent, and if you are interested in a deeper historical tour to really hear about the history of the Blue Mosque and surroundings as well as the religious culture, this is definetely the tour for you. Highly recommended!
Long queues but take my advice..
michaelsV2227CB,Oct 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Go after 5pm to avoid 2 hour queues. I went in October. Queues will be even longer in the summer. I spectacular mosque and is a must see on Istanbul and its free!!
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