Blue Mosque Tickets
Compare all ticket options: standard entry, audio guide, and skip-the-line. Find the best ticket for your visit.
Quick Answer
Blue Mosque tickets are available in several options. The standard ticket gives you entry to the main palace. A ticket with audio guide adds a multilingual device. Skip-the-line tickets let you bypass queues — especially valuable in peak season (June–August) when waits can exceed 90 minutes. The Harem requires a separate additional ticket. Prices vary — always verify current rates before booking.
All Ticket Options
Guided Tour with Fast-Track Entry
€16.49Expert commentary and priority access — bypass the queue
A guided tour of the Blue Mosque with a historian guide, including fast-track entry past the standard visitor queue. In-depth commentary on the architecture, the 20,000 İznik tiles, and 400 years of history, ending with free exploration time.
- Expert historian guide with fast-track entry
- 20,000 handmade İznik tiles in 50 different tulip designs
- The largest interior dome in Istanbul after Hagia Sophia
- Six minarets — unique in Istanbul, controversial when built
- Sultan Ahmed I's mosque, commissioned when he was 19 years old
Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Free cancellation available. Check platform for details.
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Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque
€71.00Three iconic Sultanahmet sites in one booking
A single ticket covering Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, and the Blue Mosque — all within walking distance of each other in Sultanahmet. Includes entry and audio guides for all three sites. Ideal for a full day in historic Istanbul.
- Entry to all three major Sultanahmet sites
- Audio guides included for each attraction
- All sites within 500 metres of each other
- Saves time compared to booking separately
Duration: Full day
Free cancellation available. Check platform for details.
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Prices are approximate and subject to change. Always verify current rates before booking.
Guided Tour with Fast-Track Entry
€16.49- Expert historian guide with fast-track entry
- 20,000 handmade İznik tiles in 50 different tulip designs
- The largest interior dome in Istanbul after Hagia Sophia
- Six minarets — unique in Istanbul, controversial when built
Best for: Expert commentary and priority access — bypass the queue
Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque
€71.00- Entry to all three major Sultanahmet sites
- Audio guides included for each attraction
- All sites within 500 metres of each other
- Saves time compared to booking separately
Best for: Three iconic Sultanahmet sites in one booking
Opening Hours & Practical Info
Opening Hours
Note: The mosque is an active place of worship and closes to non-worshipping visitors during the five daily prayer times (approximately 60–90 minutes each). Generally open from 08:30 until 20:00–22:00 depending on season. Guided tours offer fast-track access and bypass the standard visitor queue.
Last verified: 1 April 2025