Things to do in Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is a historic mosque in Istanbul located next to the Hagia Sophia. The Blue Mosque was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Although it still remains a functioning mosque, it is also one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul and attracts a large number of visitors each year.
The mosque has a cascade of domes, six minarets and the design combines both Ottoman and Byzantine elements. The mosque also includes the tomb of its founder (Ahmed I), a madrasa and a hospice.
The Blue Mosque is open seven days a week, however, it is worth noting that visitors may not enter the mosque during prayer sessions which take place multiple times per day. On Fridays, they also close the mosque to tourists for two hours from noon to accommodate the weekly prayer. You must take your shoes off upon entering the mosque and women must cover their hair with a scarf, offered at entrance.
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Book this tour now to visit the UNESCO heritage Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square Tour in Istanbul. Enjoy fantastic Byzantine history and culture.
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Istanbul mosaics and Blue Mosque 1-day small group tour
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Basilica Cistern, Bosphorus Cruise, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque Cable Car
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All-in-one Istanbul tour with sunset yacht cruise
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Istanbul silver combo day tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Dolmabahçe Palace
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Reviews Blue Mosque
“Die Tour war ok-ABER wir haben eine Tour auf DEUTSCH gebucht.Zwei Tage zu vor erfuhren wir per Whatsapp das es keinen deutschen Reiseführer gibt.Nach Whatsappkontakt meinerseits mit dem örtlichen Veranstalter-mein Mann spricht GAR KEIN Englisch und ich nur sehr sehr wenig :-(-hieß es dann wir versuchen das Beste.Am Vormittag hatten wir dann Glück und es gab einen deutschen Reiseführer! Nach dem Mittagessen und zur Bootstour sah es anders aus. Alles nur englisch - also NULL Informationen für uns”
“Bel tour. Poteva essere eccellente con una guida più empatica e coinvolgente.”
“Our guide was funny and knowledgeable. Even took time at the end to see us safely on the metro back to our hotel. The lunch was mediocre but the rest of the experience was superb”
“From the moment we were collected by car from our hotel to the end of the day was a truly great experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable and kept us all interested throughout the day. We got to see some of the major sites in Istanbul from both land and sea with the boat trip included.”
