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.

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All Ticket Options

Fast-Track Entry

Guided Tour with Fast-Track Entry

€16.49

Expert 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.

Book Guided Tour€16.49

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Best Value

Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque

€71.00

Three 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.

Hagia Sophia + Cistern + Blue Mosque€71.00

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Prices are approximate and subject to change. Always verify current rates before booking.

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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

MondayOpen outside prayer times
TuesdayOpen outside prayer times
WednesdayTodayOpen outside prayer times
ThursdayOpen outside prayer times
FridayOpen outside prayer times
SaturdayOpen outside prayer times
SundayOpen outside prayer times

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

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