Good to know
- Tickets
- Free entry
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Best time
- Early morning or outside prayer times
- Getting there
- Sultanahmet tram stop, then five-minute walk
Itineraries with Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque is on day 1
Blue Mosque is on day 1
Blue Mosque is on day 1
Blue Mosque is on day 1
Blue Mosque is on day 1
Day 1 of Istanbul: Two Continents
Sultanahmet monuments
How Blue Mosque fits into a day.- 9:00Hagia SophiaHagia Sophia
- 10:45Basilica CisternBasilica Cistern
- 11:45Blue MosqueSultan Ahmed Mosque
- 14:30Topkapi PalaceTopkapi Palace
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Blue Mosque questions
What is the dress code at the Blue Mosque?
Visitors must cover shoulders, knees and hair. Women receive scarves at the entrance if needed.
Can non-Muslims visit the Blue Mosque?
Yes, outside of prayer times. The mosque closes to tourists during the five daily prayers.
How many minarets does the Blue Mosque have?
It has six minarets, which was unusual at the time of construction and led to some controversy.
