Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Tour

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Ticket pickup required
Duration: 45 minutes

Go on a journey back in time and explore the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, which is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Discover the city's centuries-old Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, learn about Istanbul's rich history from your licensed guide.

Highlights:

- Discover Byzantine and Ottoman relics

- Learn more about the fascinating history of Istanbul

- Discover some of the city’s most important historical sites

- Get a sense for the culture both past and present

- Explore the Hippodrome with its two obelisks and the Serpentine Column

- Visit the German Fountain, a gift from the German Emperor Wilhelm II

- See the magnificent Palace of Ibrahim Pasha

- Marvel at the beautiful Blue Mosque

- Stroll through the courtyards of the Blue Mosque

- Stay inside the Blue Mosque as long as you want

Discover all historical buildings from outside that surround the ancient imperial square. Your guide will take you through the ages of Istanbul - from antiquity to modern times.

What's included

  • 45 min. walking tour at UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • English speeking licensed guide

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Donation for Blue Mosque

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Location

    Ticket pick-up point

    Dsign Cafe, At Meydanı Cd No:10, İstanbul, 34093
    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. Important Information: We can not skit the security check waiting time for Blue Mosque can take up to 45 minutes. But don’t worry, your guide will entertain you with interesting stories and facts about Istanbul. To enter the Blue Mosque, women must cover their knees, shoulders, and chest. They must also partially cover their hair with a scarf. Men must cover their knees and shoulders. 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)

    Departure point

    At Meydanı Cd No:10, At Meydanı Cd No:10, İstanbul, 34122
    Meet your guide at the the “Dsign Cafe” in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to Egyptian Obelisk. Look for the MegaPass flag at the meeting point..

    End point

    The Blue Mosque, At Meydanı Cd No:10, İstanbul, 34122
    The tour ends in the courtyard of the Blue Mosque, where you can enter the mosque with the famous blue Iznik tiles and see it from the inside.

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