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Blue Mosque & Hippodrome Guided Tour

Name: Blue Mosque & Hippodrome Guided Tour
Start: 2024-06-26T09:00:00+0300
End: 2024-06-26T12:00:00+0300
Location: The Blue Mosque

Discover Istanbul's Blue Mosque: iconic history and stunning tile interiors!

The Blue Mosque

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Located in the heart of Istanbul's old city, the Blue Mosque, also known as Sultanahmet Mosque, is one of the most famous mosques in Istanbul and Turkey. Its interior is adorned with stunning blue tiles, which give the mosque its nickname. These tiles originate from Iznik, Turkey's renowned tile-producing city.

The tradition during the Ottoman Era was to name mosques after their patrons who financed the construction. As a result, many mosques, including the Blue Mosque, bear the names of their benefactors. Additionally, the area around the mosque is also named Sultanahmet, after both the mosque and the sultan who commissioned it.

Visitors to the Blue Mosque can explore its intricate interior and admire the beautiful tile work. It is located near Hagia Sophia and is a popular destination for tourists exploring Istanbul's historic district. The dress code for the Blue Mosque in Istanbul should be modest and the mosque is open to all visitors. Admission is free, and guided tours are available to learn about the history and architecture of this iconic landmark. Additionally, don't miss a visit to the nearby Hippodrome of Istanbul, a historic site rich with ancient monuments.

For the best experience, visitors should check the prayer times and plan their visit accordingly, avoiding prayer times if they are not joining the prayer.

The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, is the most famous in Istanbul and Turkey, located in the heart of the old city.
The mosque's interior is adorned with over 20,000 handmade Iznik ceramic tiles, which give the mosque its popular name "Blue Mosque."
The Sultanahmet Mosque is the only mosque in Istanbul that has six minarets, a display previously reserved only for the Prophet's Mosque in Mecca, leading to some initial controversy.

Inclusions

Blue Mosque tour
English-speaking tour guide

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

The Blue Mosque Tour is conducted in English.
Ladies are kindly requested to cover their hair and wear long skirts or loose trousers.
Gentlemen should avoid wearing shorts that are higher than knee level.

Meeting Point

Meet with the guide in front of the Busforus Sultanahmet (Old City) Stop.
The guide will hold the Istanbul E-pass flag at the meeting point and time.
Busforus Old City Stop is located across the Hagia Sophia and you can easily see red double-decker buses.

From the old city hotels; Take the T1 tram up to Sultanahmet tram station. The Mosque is within walking distance of the tram station.
From the Sultanahmet hotels; The Mosque is within walking distance to the majority of the hotels in the Sultanahmet area.
From the Taksim hotels; Take the funicular from Taksim Square to Kabatas. From Kabatas, take the T1 tram to Sultanahmet tram station. The Mosque is within walking distance of the tram station.

The Blue Mosque

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