Blue Mosque Guided Tour with Bosphorus Cruise, Istanbul
Blue Mosque Guided Tour with Bosphorus Cruise, Istanbul
Duration: 1 hour (approx.)
1 hour (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Expert local tour guide
Expert local tour guide
Access to multilingual audio guide
Access to multilingual audio guide
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Explore Istanbul's Blue Mosque with our guided tour, where you'll experience one of Turkey’s most majestic mosques and its stunning Classic Ottoman architecture. Built between 1609 and 1616 by Sultan Ahmet I, this iconic mosque captivates visitors with over 22,000 beautifully decorated tiles in tulips and carnations that give it a distinctive blue hue. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll marvel at the six minarets, stained glass windows, and the Royal Kiosk housing a mihrab adorned with 100 Qurans on gilt surfaces—all while enjoying the panoramic views of Istanbul from our Bosphorus cruise.
Explore Istanbul's Blue Mosque with our guided tour, where you'll experience one of Turkey’s most majestic mosques and its stunning Classic Ottoman architecture. Built between 1609 and 1616 by Sultan Ahmet I, this iconic mosque captivates visitors with over 22,000 beautifully decorated tiles in tulips and carnations that give it a distinctive blue hue. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll marvel at the six minarets, stained glass windows, and the Royal Kiosk housing a mihrab adorned with 100 Qurans on gilt surfaces—all while enjoying the panoramic views of Istanbul from our 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.
1-hour guided tour of Blue Mosque
English-speaking guide
90-minute Bosphorus cruise
Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and Chinese.
Tour guide for Bosphorus cruise
Blue Mosque with Bosphorus in background, Istanbul tour.
Step in one of Turkey’s majestic mosques
A trip to Istanbul is incomplete without stepping into the revered Blue Mosque. Built between 1609 and 1616 by Sultan Ahmet I, the Blue Mosque is the perfect example of Classic Ottoman architecture. With an expert guide for company, explore tulips and carnations on the 22,000 Iznik tiles, which gives it the blue hue associated with the mosque. Marvel at the six minarets and stained glass windows that help create a technicolor hue in the mosque. Don’t forget to check out the Royal Kiosk which contains a mihrab with 100 Qurans on a gilded lecter and the Great Tablets with Quranic verses and the names of the Caliphs.
A cruise with views of iconic landmarks
After the guided tour, hope on a 90-minute cruise on the Bosphorus Strait. Spot Istanbul’s classic landmarks such as the 15th-century, single-domed Topkapi Palace and the crystal blue waters of the Golden Horn, spanning the Ataturk, Halic, and Galata bridges. Make sure you don’t forget to take pictures with your loved ones as you cross these iconic structures to create lasting memories of this experience.
Itinerary
Bosphorus Cruise
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Topkapi Palace
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Golden Horn
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Galata Tower
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Dolmabahce Palace
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Ciragan Palace
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Ortaköy Mosque
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Bosphorus Bridge
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Beylerbeyi Palace
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Üsküdar
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Maiden Tower
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Topkapi Palace
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Hagia Sophia
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Seaside Villas
Tour guide leading a group near the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
Blue Mosque courtyard with visitors, Istanbul, minarets in view.
Blue Mosque with Bosphorus in background, Istanbul tour.
Tour guide leading a group near the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
Blue Mosque courtyard with visitors, Istanbul, minarets in view.
Interior view of the Blue Mosque dome in Istanbul, showcasing intricate patterns and stained glass.
What to bring
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Bring along your scarf or a wrap to cover your head at the venue.
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Pack your meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.
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Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.
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Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
What's not allowed
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Keep in mind tripods and food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
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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.
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Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair accessible.
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Ramps are available at the venue for easy access.
Additional Information
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Facilities: Shoe Storage.
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The mosque is closed for two hours at noon on Friday for the weekly sermon.
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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.
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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.
Bosphorus cruise with view of Istanbul's Blue Mosque in the background.
Person enjoying Bosphorus cruise with Istanbul skyline in the background.
Interior view of the Blue Mosque dome in Istanbul, showcasing intricate patterns and stained glass.
Bosphorus cruise with view of Istanbul's Blue Mosque in the background.
Person enjoying Bosphorus cruise with Istanbul skyline in the background.
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