Blue Mosque Guided Tour

9.0 / 10 2 reviews Free cancellation

from

US$18.75

From

US$18.75

Blue Mosque Guided Tour

Get to know the Blue mosque of Istanbul

Uncover fascinating details about the interior decor

Make the most of your time in Istanbul

With this guided visit to the Blue Mosque, we'll get to know its secrets and sacred spaces throughout Istanbul. Join us for a deep dive into the city's history!

Details

Duration

1 hour 15 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.0

Exceptional 30 Travelers·2 reviews

February 21, 2026
Jesper
Denmark
Super introduction to the amazing mosque. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and had a good voice so we could hear him and understand him well desp...
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February 11, 2025
Roderick Fricker
Opole, Poland
Excellent tour with Mehmet. Very informative and clear with plenty of time to look round on our own.
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With this guided visit to the Blue Mosque, we'll get to know its secrets and sacred spaces throughout Istanbul. Join us for a deep dive into the city's history!

Blue Mosque Guided Tour

Meet us at Roots And Roasted Cafe, where we'll walk just a few minutes to arrive at the Blue Mosque. Is anybody up for getting to know one of Istanbul's top attractions?

Once we've all gathered together, we'll enter one of Constantinople's most beautiful and famous monuments: the Blue Mosque. The complex offers many different spaces to explore, and we'll start with a stroll through the breathtaking courtyards. As we walk through this area, we'll delve into the history behind the so-called Sultan Ahmet Camii. For example, we'll discuss how the affectionate nickname "Blue Mosque" came about.

Throughout our tour, we'll see over 20,000 hand-crafted ceramic tiles that decorate the interior, lending the complex its signature blue hue. We'll also further discuss this mosque's religious importance within the Islamic world and uncover the architectural technique used to create the building under the orders of Sultan Ahmed I between 1609 and 1616.

Moving onto different aspects of the mosque, we'll turn our eyes to the pillars and minarets of the Blue Mosque, decorated with flowers and gold. A truly breathtaking view to behold!

Then, after 1 hour and 15 minutes immersing ourselves in the beauty of the Blue Mosque, we'll bring our tour to an end back at the starting point.

Points of interest in Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Basilica Cistern Galata Tower Grand Bazaar

Types of activities in Istanbul

Guided tours and free tours Free Tour Boat tours Folk event Zen Day trips

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With this guided visit to the Blue Mosque, we'll get to know its secrets and sacred spaces throughout Istanbul. Join us for a deep dive into the city's history!

Blue Mosque Guided Tour

Meet us at Roots And Roasted Cafe, where we'll walk just a few minutes to arrive at the Blue Mosque. Is anybody up for getting to know one of Istanbul's top attractions?

Moving onto different aspects of the mosque, we'll turn our eyes to the pillars and minarets of the Blue Mosque, decorated with flowers and gold. A truly breathtaking view to behold!

Then, after 1 hour and 15 minutes immersing ourselves in the beauty of the Blue Mosque, we'll bring our tour to an end back at the starting point.

Blue Mosque Guided Tour