Istanbul: Blue Mosque Guided Tour & Süleymaniye Audio Guide

Blue Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque Combined Tour in Istanbul

This tour offers a guided visit to the Blue Mosque and an audio-guided experience at the Süleymaniye Mosque, suitable for history and architecture enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Explore the Blue Mosque with a Professional Licensed Guide
• Admire the mosque’s İznik tiles and Ottoman architecture
• Discover the Süleymaniye Mosque at your own pace using the included audio guide
• Learn about Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent’s life and legacy
• Enjoy panoramic views over the Golden Horn and Bosphorus from Süleymaniye’s hilltop location

Description

Begin with a one-hour guided tour of the Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul’s iconic Ottoman landmarks. Your licensed guide will explain the mosque’s history, design, and cultural significance while you admire its intricate blue İznik tiles, grand domes, and tall minarets.

After the guided tour, explore the Süleymaniye Mosque using the included audio guide. Designed by architect Sinan and commissioned by Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent, this mosque features vast courtyards and elegant domes. The audio guide lets you explore independently and learn about the mosque’s architecture and views over the Golden Horn.

This experience combines expert insights at the Blue Mosque with flexible, self-paced touring at Süleymaniye.

Includes

• 1-hour English guided tour of the Blue Mosque with a licensed guide
• Audio guide for the Süleymaniye Mosque (available in English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian)

Excludes

• Live tour guide at the Süleymaniye Mosque

Important Information

• The Blue Mosque guided tour lasts 1 hour; you can continue exploring independently afterwards
• Entry is free, but security checks may take up to 30 minutes during high season
• Your guide will direct you to the Süleymaniye Mosque, about a 30-minute walk away
• The Süleymaniye audio guide works on smartphones; the access link is emailed 1 day before or immediately for same-day bookings
• Bring a charged smartphone with internet access and headphones for the audio guide
• Dress code applies: women must cover hair, shoulders, and knees; men must cover shoulders and knees
• Scarves (€1) and body covers (€3) are available for rent at mosque entrances if needed

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.