Istanbul Blue Mosque Guided Tour
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5h
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About this experience
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
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Istanbul Blue Mosque Guided Tour
What's included
English speaking licensed tour guide
60 minute Blue Mosque tour
Free time after the tour
Detailed itinerary
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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.
What's not included
Donation for Blue Mosque
Transportation
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
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.
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..
Important notes
Meet your guide guide at the Dsign Cafe in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to Egyptian Obelisk.
Important Information: We can not skit the security check waiting time for Blue Mosque can take up to 45 minutes. But don’t worry, your guide will entertain you with interesting stories and facts about Istanbul.
To enter the Blue Mosque, women must cover their knees, shoulders, and chest. They must also partially cover their hair with a scarf. Men must cover their knees and shoulders. If you do not have a scarf or body cover, you can buy them at the entrance (a scarf is €1 and a body cover is €3)
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