Istanbul: Blue Mosque Guided Tour & Süleymaniye Audio Guide

Blue Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque Guided and Audio Tour in Istanbul

This tour offers a 1-hour guided visit of the Blue Mosque with a licensed guide and an audio-guided self-tour of the Süleymaniye Mosque, ideal for history and architecture enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Guided tour of the Blue Mosque with a professional licensed guide
• Admire the mosque’s İznik tiles and Ottoman architecture
• Audio-guided exploration of the Süleymaniye Mosque at your own pace
• Learn about Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent’s life and legacy
• Panoramic views over the Golden Horn and Bosphorus from the hilltop

Description

Begin with a guided tour of Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, a key Ottoman architectural masterpiece. Your licensed guide will explain its history, design, and cultural significance while you admire its blue İznik tiles, grand domes, and minarets.

Afterward, use the included audio guide to explore the Süleymaniye Mosque independently. Commissioned by Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent and designed by architect Sinan, this mosque features vast courtyards, elegant domes, and views over the Golden Horn. The audio guide allows for a flexible, informative visit at your own pace.

Includes

• 1-hour English guided tour of the Blue Mosque with a licensed guide
• Audio guide for the Süleymaniye Mosque (available in English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian)

Excludes

• Tour guide at Süleymaniye Mosque

Important Information

• The Blue Mosque guided tour lasts 1 hour; you can continue exploring on your own afterward.
• Entry to the Blue Mosque is free, but expect an airport-style security check that may take up to 30 minutes in high season.
• The guide will direct you to the Süleymaniye Mosque, approximately a 30-minute walk away.
• The Süleymaniye audio guide is accessed via smartphone; a link is emailed 1 day before or immediately for same-day bookings.
• Bring a charged smartphone with internet access and headphones for the audio guide.
• Dress code: Women must cover hair, shoulders, and knees. Men must cover shoulders and knees.
• Scarves (€1) and body covers (€3) are available at the mosque entrances if needed.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.