Blue Mosque Guided Tour with Bosphorus Cruise

• Get lost in the blue Iznik tiles, the towering minarets, and the grand dome on this 1-hour tour of the Blue Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• With an expert guide at the helm, learn about the Quranic verses in the Great Tablets and interesting bits about the royal kiosk in the Blue Mosque.

• Come aboard the Bosphorus Cruise to catch a glimpse of the conical roof of the Galata Tower and the gray towers of Dolmabahce Palace.

• With an audio guide in your preferred language, understand details about each landmark like why gray marble was used to create Çırağan Palace, on the 90-minute cruise.

• Fun fact: Barack Obama, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis have visited the Blue Mosque over the years.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

• Bring along your scarf or a wrap to cover your head at the venue.

• Pack your meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.

• 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

• Keep in mind tripods and food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

• Strict dress code: Both men and women must cover their shoulders and knees, while women must also cover their hair. If you do not have anything to cover yourself, you can get scarves and wraps for free at the entrance. Wear loose-fitting clothes to adhere to the dress code of the mosque.

• Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.

• Ramps are available at the venue for easy access.

Additional Information

• Facilities: Shoe Storage.

• The mosque is closed for two hours at noon on Friday for the weekly sermon.

• If you have a large bag or backpack, you can store it in the locker at Sirkeci station, which is a short walk from the mosque.

• You can join the Bosphorus cruise on the same day or the next day at 12pm or 3pm. From April to October, you can also get on the cruise at 6pm to catch the sunset.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

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

Meeting point

• Meet your guide at Dsign Cafe.

• Address: Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.

• Landmark: In front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to Egyptian Obelisk.

Get directions to the meeting point