Istanbul Blue Mosque Guided Tour
Overview
Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the most famous monument in Istanbul, the Blue Mosque.
Meet your guide across from the Blue Mosque get first hand information about latest renovations and historical facts.
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.
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
What's Included
- 60 minute Blue Mosque tour
- Free time after the tour
- English speaking licensed tour guide
- Donation for Blue Mosque
- Transportation
Meeting Location
Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Blue Mosque
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- 60 minute Blue Mosque tour.
- Free time after the tour.
- English speaking licensed tour guide.
- Donation for Blue Mosque.
- Transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Blue Mosque Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Blue Mosque Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 60 minute Blue Mosque tour
- Free time after the tour
- English speaking licensed tour guide
- Donation for Blue Mosque
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
