Blue Mosque Guided Tour

• Soak up the charm and splendor of the Blue Mosque’s architecture, dating back to the Ottoman Empire, on this tour with a local guide.

• Enjoy a complimentary walking tour of the Old City surrounding the mosque, formerly an administrative pole of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.

• Listen to interesting facts from your guide as you walk along its courtyard which has a large fountain and special area for ablution.

• Upgrade your experience to choose between guided tours of Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, or Basilica Cistern, or to go for a Bosphorus cruise.

• 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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What to bring

• Bring your walking shoes, water bottle, hat, sunglasses, and snacks for comfortable exploration.

• Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

• Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.

• Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

What's not allowed

Hagia Sophia

• The prayer area on the first floor can only be entered by Turkish citizens.

• Strict dress code: Women should not wear knee-length shorts, skirts, or clothing with exposed shoulders or chests. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf. Men should not wear knee-length shorts or clothing with exposed shoulders.

Accessibility

Topkapi Palace & Basilica Cistern

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Hagia Sophia

• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Additional information

• 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€).

• You can choose to take the Bosphorus cruise on the same day or the next day. In addition to midday and afternoon departures, enjoy a special evening cruise at 6 PM, available from April to October.

• While you can breeze through the ticket lines, security screening is standard for all guests. Be prepared for wait times of up to 60 minutes during peak travel periods.

• Hagia Sophia is under renovation, therefore, not all parts of the building are open to the public.

• Due to the Friday prayer, the Mosque will be closed to tourists from 12pm to 2pm. For a smoother experience, it's recommend visiting after 4pm to avoid the lengthy security line anticipated between 2pm and 4pm.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.