Istanbul: Blue Mosque Guided Tour
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Country: Turkey
Country: Turkey
Duration: 01:00 hours
Description
Be one of the first to admire the Blue Mosque after its extensive renovations. Learn about the history of the mosque from your guide and marvel at its stunning architecture and intricate details.
Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the most famous monument in Istanbul, the Blue Mosque. After extensive renovations for more than 5 years, you can now tour the Blue mosque with a passionate local guide.
Meet your guide across from the Blue Mosque get first hand information about latest renovations and historical facts.
Go on a journey back in time and start with an expedition to the courtyards at Blue Mosque and the Old City around it, which is part of the Unesco World Heritage Site.
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.
At the end of the tour, you will have enough information and tips to help you explore independently for the rest of your time in Istanbul.
Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the most famous monument in Istanbul, the Blue Mosque. After extensive renovations for more than 5 years, you can now tour the Blue mosque with a passionate local guide.
Meet your guide across from the Blue Mosque get first hand information about latest renovations and historical facts.
Go on a journey back in time and start with an expedition to the courtyards at Blue Mosque and the Old City around it, which is part of the Unesco World Heritage Site.
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.
At the end of the tour, you will have enough information and tips to help you explore independently for the rest of your time in Istanbul.
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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. 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.
Meet your guide guide at the Dsign Cafe in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to Egyptian Obelisk.
Meet your guide guide at the Dsign Cafe in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to Egyptian Obelisk.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.