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
Description
Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the most famous monument in Istanbul, the Blue Mosque. After extensive renovations for more than 5 years, you can now tour the Blue mosque with a passionate local guide.
Meet your guide across from the Blue Mosque get first hand information about latest renovations and historical facts.
Go on a journey back in time and start with an expedition to the courtyards at Blue Mosque and the Old City around it, which is part of the Unesco World Heritage Site.
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.
At the end of the tour, you will have enough information and tips to help you explore independently for the rest of your time in Istanbul.
Includes
60 minute Blue Mosque tour
English speaking licensed tour guide
Free time after the tour
Important Information
- 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.
You can also request an audio guide if you do not want to join the English guided tour. In that case, you are required to bring your own headphones.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
