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Blue Mosque Tickets
Visit Istanbul's Blue Mosque. Join our guided tours to discover its history. Opt for combo deals with other iconic landmarks for a comprehensive experience.17K+ booked this
Blue Mosque Guided Tour with Options
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Walk straight into the Blue Mosque with a licensed guide who reveals why its minarets caused a stir and how its architecture enhances prayers.
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Gaze at the vast marble courtyard, elegant cascading domes, colossal columns nicknamed “elephant feet,” and inscriptions hand-drawn by Ottoman calligraphers.
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A guide leads the way through the mosque and an Old City walking tour past the Hippodrome, ancient Obelisks, and Byzantine relics.
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Enhance your journey with a Bosphorus cruise for unbeatable skyline views, take a Hagia Sophia tour to uncover its hidden frescoes, or explore the Basilica Cistern.
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Fun fact: Various verses from the Quran and the words of the Prophet Muhammad adorn the high walls of the mosque.
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Walk straight into the Blue Mosque with a licensed guide who reveals why its minarets caused a stir and how its architecture enhances prayers.
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Gaze at the vast marble courtyard, elegant cascading domes, colossal columns nicknamed “elephant feet,” and inscriptions hand-drawn by Ottoman calligraphers.
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A guide leads the way through the mosque and an Old City walking tour past the Hippodrome, ancient Obelisks, and Byzantine relics.
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Enhance your journey with a Bosphorus cruise for unbeatable skyline views, take a Hagia Sophia tour to uncover its hidden frescoes, or explore the Basilica Cistern.
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Fun fact: Various verses from the Quran and the words of the Prophet Muhammad adorn the high walls of the mosque.
14K+ booked this
Combo: Basilica Cistern + Hagia Sophia + Blue Mosque Skip-the-Line Tickets with Optional Guided Tour
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Begin your experience at the Blue Mosque, where over 20,000 hand-painted tiles and stained-glass windows create a calm, glowing space of worship and design.
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Take in the grandeur of Hagia Sophia’s Upper Gallery, look up at its golden mosaics, and uncover centuries of imperial history with your audio guide.
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Explore the hidden terrains of the Basilica Cistern, where rows of ancient columns stand in water and the haunting Medusa heads wait in the shadows.
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Enjoy the comfort of exploring Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with skip-the-line tickets, an expert guided tour, and multilingual audio guides, all in one day.
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Begin your experience at the Blue Mosque, where over 20,000 hand-painted tiles and stained-glass windows create a calm, glowing space of worship and design.
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Take in the grandeur of Hagia Sophia’s Upper Gallery, look up at its golden mosaics, and uncover centuries of imperial history with your audio guide.
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Explore the hidden terrains of the Basilica Cistern, where rows of ancient columns stand in water and the haunting Medusa heads wait in the shadows.
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Enjoy the comfort of exploring Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with skip-the-line tickets, an expert guided tour, and multilingual audio guides, all in one day.
5.6K+ booked this
Combo: Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
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Experience two of Istanbul’s top landmarks with one combo ticket that includes fast-track entry to both Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
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Walk into Hagia Sophia and uncover its marble doors and centuries-old mosaics once buried beneath layers of plaster, guided by an expert.
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At the Blue Mosque, admire vivid Iznik tiles, towering elephant-foot pillars, and the vast prayer hall lined with handwoven carpets, all showcasing classic Ottoman heritage.
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Prefer exploring more? Choose the self-guided audio tour for detailed commentary at your own pace or upgrade to include a guided tour of the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace.
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Experience two of Istanbul’s top landmarks with one combo ticket that includes fast-track entry to both Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
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Walk into Hagia Sophia and uncover its marble doors and centuries-old mosaics once buried beneath layers of plaster, guided by an expert.
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At the Blue Mosque, admire vivid Iznik tiles, towering elephant-foot pillars, and the vast prayer hall lined with handwoven carpets, all showcasing classic Ottoman heritage.
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Prefer exploring more? Choose the self-guided audio tour for detailed commentary at your own pace or upgrade to include a guided tour of the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace.
3.1K+ booked this
Istanbul MegaPass: Skip-the-Line E-Tickets for Top Attractions
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Choose 2 to 10 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.
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This pass guarantees a public transport card, guided Blue Mosque tour, 90-min Bosphorus cruise, audio guides, and two optional other landmarks or experiences.
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Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.
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Enjoy added experiences like a visit to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, dinner cruises and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.
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Once you book, all attraction tickets land directly in your inbox. No paper, no pickup; just fast and easy access at every site.
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Choose 2 to 10 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.
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This pass guarantees a public transport card, guided Blue Mosque tour, 90-min Bosphorus cruise, audio guides, and two optional other landmarks or experiences.
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Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.
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Enjoy added experiences like a visit to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, dinner cruises and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.
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Once you book, all attraction tickets land directly in your inbox. No paper, no pickup; just fast and easy access at every site.
57K+ booked this
Combo (Save 8%): Blue Mosque Guided Tour + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
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Get 13% off and see Blue Mosque's minarets on a guided tour, then skip the long lines at Basilica Cistern to marvel at its 200+ columns with an audio guide.
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No long detours—just a short walk between these two wonders gives you more time to soak in the beauty of Istanbul.
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Spend 3–4 hours on the Blue Mosque and Old Town tour, then visit the Basilica Cistern in about 1 hour on the same day or any other day you prefer.
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Get 13% off and see Blue Mosque's minarets on a guided tour, then skip the long lines at Basilica Cistern to marvel at its 200+ columns with an audio guide.
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No long detours—just a short walk between these two wonders gives you more time to soak in the beauty of Istanbul.
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Spend 3–4 hours on the Blue Mosque and Old Town tour, then visit the Basilica Cistern in about 1 hour on the same day or any other day you prefer.
8% off
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Combo: Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern & Topkapi Palace (Tickets Not Included)
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Explore Istanbul’s top sights in one day with an expert guide sharing rich history and local insights.
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Visit Hagia Sophia, once a church, then a mosque, holding the world’s largest dome for nearly 1,000 years.
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Wander around the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and over 20,000 hand-painted blue tiles.
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Walk through the Basilica Cistern, an ancient water system with 336 columns. Look out for the mysterious upside-down Medusa heads.
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Tour Topkapi Palace, seat of Ottoman power for centuries, and home to treasures like the jewel-studded Topkapi Dagger.
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Explore Istanbul’s top sights in one day with an expert guide sharing rich history and local insights.
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Visit Hagia Sophia, once a church, then a mosque, holding the world’s largest dome for nearly 1,000 years.
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Wander around the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and over 20,000 hand-painted blue tiles.
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Walk through the Basilica Cistern, an ancient water system with 336 columns. Look out for the mysterious upside-down Medusa heads.
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Tour Topkapi Palace, seat of Ottoman power for centuries, and home to treasures like the jewel-studded Topkapi Dagger.
Blue Mosque Guided Tour with Bosphorus Cruise
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Get lost in the blue Iznik tiles, the towering minarets, and the grand dome on this 1-hour tour of the Blue Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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With an expert guide at the helm, learn about the Quranic verses in the Great Tablets and interesting bits about the royal kiosk in the Blue Mosque.
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Come aboard the Bosphorus Cruise to catch a glimpse of the conical roof of the Galata Tower and the gray towers of Dolmabahce Palace.
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With an audio guide in your preferred language, understand details about each landmark like why gray marble was used to create Çırağan Palace, on the 90-minute cruise.
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Fun fact: Barack Obama, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis have visited the Blue Mosque over the years.
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Get lost in the blue Iznik tiles, the towering minarets, and the grand dome on this 1-hour tour of the Blue Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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With an expert guide at the helm, learn about the Quranic verses in the Great Tablets and interesting bits about the royal kiosk in the Blue Mosque.
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Come aboard the Bosphorus Cruise to catch a glimpse of the conical roof of the Galata Tower and the gray towers of Dolmabahce Palace.
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With an audio guide in your preferred language, understand details about each landmark like why gray marble was used to create Çırağan Palace, on the 90-minute cruise.
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Fun fact: Barack Obama, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis have visited the Blue Mosque over the years.
19K+ booked this
Combo (Save 10%): Blue Mosque Guided Tour + Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide
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Save 10% on this must-see combo! Explore Blue Mosque with a guide, then cruise the Bosphorus with an audio guide, passing by the Bosphorus Bridge & Ortakoy Mosque.
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Say goodbye to long commutes. With just 20 minutes between the Blue Mosque and the cruise pier, you’ll save time and money while seeing the best of Istanbul.
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The Blue Mosque and Old Town tour needs 3-4 hours, while the Bosphorus cruise lasts 90 minutes. Enjoy both on the same day or split them across two.
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Save 10% on this must-see combo! Explore Blue Mosque with a guide, then cruise the Bosphorus with an audio guide, passing by the Bosphorus Bridge & Ortakoy Mosque.
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Say goodbye to long commutes. With just 20 minutes between the Blue Mosque and the cruise pier, you’ll save time and money while seeing the best of Istanbul.
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The Blue Mosque and Old Town tour needs 3-4 hours, while the Bosphorus cruise lasts 90 minutes. Enjoy both on the same day or split them across two.
10% off
Guided Tour of Istanbul Old City with Lunch & Transfers
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Embark on a small-group tour of Istanbul Old City with a bilingual guide and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers in a luxury car.
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Marvel at Blue Mosque's stunning blue İznik tiles, showcasing exquisite artistry.
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Step into the ancient arena of chariot races at Hippodrome and browse through Grand Bazaar's array of treasures, from vibrant textiles to traditional jewelry and ceramics.
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After a delicious lunch break, visit the grand imperial residence of the former sultans, Topkapi Palace.
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Fun Fact: Istanbul has a deep affinity for cats and the Old City is filled with friendly feline companions who have become an integral part of the city's charm!
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Embark on a small-group tour of Istanbul Old City with a bilingual guide and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers in a luxury car.
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Marvel at Blue Mosque's stunning blue İznik tiles, showcasing exquisite artistry.
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Step into the ancient arena of chariot races at Hippodrome and browse through Grand Bazaar's array of treasures, from vibrant textiles to traditional jewelry and ceramics.
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After a delicious lunch break, visit the grand imperial residence of the former sultans, Topkapi Palace.
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Fun Fact: Istanbul has a deep affinity for cats and the Old City is filled with friendly feline companions who have become an integral part of the city's charm!
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About Blue Mosque
Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly called the Blue Mosque, after the 20,000 bluish Iznik tiles that adorn its interiors, has been drawing the faithful since the 17th century. Visit the mosque to experience its spiritual atmosphere and witness the incredible craftsmanship of the Ottomans.
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Main entrance
Facing the Hippodrome, the main entrance is situated on the northwestern part of the Blue Mosque and is reserved for worshippers. Staff may make exceptions for those with reduced mobility to use this entrance. It is wheelchair accessible.
Southern entrance
This entrance is one of the two entrances open to visitors and non-worshippers. It remains closed during the prayer hours. Walk towards the right of the main entrance to head to this south door. It is wheelchair accessible.
Western entrance
Another entrance accessible to visitors, this door is on the eastern side of the mosque. If you are coming after exploring the Hagia Sophia, this is the closest entrance. It is also closed during the prayer hours and is wheelchair accessible.
- Daily: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Closed: During the 5 prayer hours in the day, the mosque is closed for about 90 minutes to non-worshippers and visitors; it is also closed till noon on Friday (which is a sacred day for Muslims) for visitors. Check the prayer times online before you visit.
Toilets
There are toilets available on the Mosque premises.
Information desk
There is an information desk where people can obtain maps, pamphlets detailing the history of the Mosque and make other inquiries.
Wheelchair available
Wheelchairs are available to rent free of cost at all entrances.
Wheelchair accessible
Most of the Mosque is accessible via wheelchair. All entrances are wheelchair accessible. Even though the main entrance is reserved for worshippers, staff might make exemptions for tourists in wheelchairs. There might be some limitations to movement given the historical architecture of the Mosque.
Elevator access
Ramps and elevators to help visitors with limited mobility can be found on the northwest side near the Hippodrome and Obelisks.
Strollers allowed
Strollers are allowed in the Mosque. Make sure that they are not blocking the way for anyone else.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in the Mosque. This applies to the courtyard as well.
Tripods
Though photography is permitted in the mosque, professional equipment like tripods is not. You can take photos without disrupting any worshippers.
Outside food and drinks
Bringing and consuming outside food and drinks is prohibited inside the Mosque.
Flash photography
Though photography is allowed in the Mosque, flash photography is not permitted. Do not take pictures in a manner that can be perceived as disrupting worshippers.
Not allowed
Above knee-length skirt/dress
Both men and women should cover their shoulders and knees. Women should also cover the heads with a scarf. If you do not have shawls or scarves, they are available at the entrance. Respect the traditions of the Mosque and do not wear revealing clothes.
Shorts
Both women and men are not allowed to wear shorts in the Mosque.
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