Guided Blue Mosque Tour

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Being one of the world’s oldest and most marvellous mosques, the Blue Mosque is sure to amaze you. Discover the heritage of a once-great Ottoman Empire and Istanbul’s spiritual side with this amazing structure. The Blue Mosque is easily the most recognizable landmark and a sight to behold to any visitor to Istanbul.

With istanbul.com you gain access to guided tours which include a tour to the Blue Mosque. With capable and knowledgeable guides of Istanbul Tourist Pass, this monumental structure is sure to be imprinted on your mind.

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Highlights

Discover the Blue Mosque with its 6 magnificent minarets and unique interior decoration!
Take a closer look at the unique work of Sedefkar Mehmet Aga, a student of Mimar Sinan, the most famous architect of the Ottoman Empire!
See the great architecture of the Blue Mosque

Included

An amazing guided tour of the Blue Mosque!
Professional English speaking tour guide!

Location

Know Before You Go

The guided tours are performed in English. Remember to wear modest clothing (arms and legs covered). Women must cover their hair with a scarf. If you forget to bring your own scarf, you can buy one before you enter.

About

Guided Blue Mosque Tours

Sultanahmet Mosque or Blue Mosque is one of the most beautiful and important symbols of Istanbul. What makes the Blue Mosque so fascinating, though, is not just its beauty. The Blue Mosque has so many features that are unique, such as being the first mosque to have 6 minarets. Moreover, the Blue Mosque is not just a touristic place, but it is also an active mosque. It is even closed for visits during daily prayer times.

How Should I Visit The Blue Mosque?

If you are a tourist wondering what is the right way to plan a trip to the Blue Mosque, here are some tips and information for you:

Make a plan to visit the Blue Mosque before noon. Since prayers happen five times a day, you should plan your visit in a way that you will not have to wait for hours until the end of the prayers.
You should definitely try to avoid visiting the Blue Mosque on Fridays at noon. Fridays are sacred in Islam, so each Friday, collective prayers are given at noon. The mosques are extremely crowded on Friday.
Since it is a sacred place where people go to worship, you should take off your shoes before going inside the Blue Mosque. This is not just a rule for tourists, everybody is required to do so.
In Islamic cultures, women are expected to cover their head areas. So, to be respectful towards the culture and religion, women are supposed to cover their heads before entering the mosque. Head scarves are given freely at the entrance.
While you are inside the mosque, you need to remain quiet and not use your camera’s flash, not to disturb the people who are there for worship.

If you are planning a trip to Istanbul, remember that your trip will not be complete without a visit to the Blue Mosque. With a visit to the Blue Mosque, you will learn and witness so many things about Islamic culture and Turkish history. You could book a guided Blue Mosque tour, which will allow you to save a huge amount of time. With a guided Blue Mosque tour, you can visit the Blue Mosque with individual guides and handbooks. By picking a time of your choice, you will be able to visit other attractions you would like to! If you are looking for another option that will save time for you during your whole visit to Istanbul, you could consider the Istanbul Tourist Pass as well. The Istanbul Tourist Pass covers all your spending during your visits to the attractions in Istanbul.

The Blue Mosque is one of the most important symbols in Istanbul that contains hundreds of years of history and cultural and religious practices. By visiting the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet and the surrounding places, you will feel the Istanbul culture all over your body. The Blue Mosque is not just a mosque, it has specific features that will make you feel fascinated. For a less time-consuming trip, consider booking guided tours

Frequently Asked Question

Are Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque the same?

No, they are not the same place. However, the Blue Mosque was built as a copy of the Hagia Sophia.

Why is it called the Blue Mosque?

The Blue Mosque or Sultanahmet Mosque is a part of Turkish history. The reason why it is known as the Blue Mosque is that it is surrounded by blue tiles inside.

Are you allowed to go inside the Blue Mosque?

The Blue Mosque is open every day for everybody who will respect the cultural rules of entering, such as being quiet during prayers or taking your shoes off before entering. However, since the Blue Mosque is also an active mosque, you should be careful about the prayer times for your own sake. If you try to visit the Blue Mosque during the prayers, you might have to wait more than an hour for the mosque to open again.

How much is the entrance fee for the Blue Mosque?

There is no entrance fee for visiting the Blue Mosque. Everybody, regardless of age, gender, or religion, could visit the Blue Mosque for free. Since it is a sacred place, it is not suitable in Islam to cost an entrance fee for a mosque. However, you could donate to the community if you want to!

Is it allowed to take pictures in the Blue Mosque?

Aside from being a mosque, the Blue Mosque is also a famous and busy touristic location, so it is allowed to take pictures inside the Blue Mosque. However, you are not allowed to take pictures of people as they are praying.