Blue Mosque Guided Tour

With this guided visit to the Blue Mosque, we'll explore its significance and historical context in Istanbul.

Blue Mosque Guided Tour

Meet us at Dsign Cafe, where we will walk a few minutes to the Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul's top attractions.

After gathering, we will enter the Blue Mosque, one of Constantinople's most famous monuments. The tour will begin with an exploration of the courtyards, where we will discuss the history and the affectionate nickname "Blue Mosque."

During the tour, we will observe over 20,000 hand-crafted ceramic tiles that contribute to the mosque's distinctive blue hue, and learn about its religious significance in the Islamic world. We will also discuss the architectural techniques used for its construction under Sultan Ahmed I from 1609 to 1616.

We will examine the pillars and minarets of the Blue Mosque, intricately adorned with flowers and gold.

After 1 hour and 15 minutes of exploration, we will conclude our tour back at the starting point.