Free tour

Blue Mosque Inside and Out: 1-Hour Tour Guided by Dr. Sib

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İstanbul

Duration: 1 hour

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Dr. Sib

PRO

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Registered on 1 April 2021

As a certified tour guide and academic researcher, I have experience leading tours of the Bosphorus cruises and Istanbul's historical sites, including iconic monuments such as the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square. I invite you to book a tour with me for an unforgettable experience. Fluent in Arabic, Persian, English, Spanish, Kurdish, and Turkish, I also offer tailored private tours and cruises.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

DISCOVER THE BLUE MOSQUE AS NO ONE TELLS YOU!

Experience the magnificent Blue Mosque in just one hour! The tour led by expert historian Dr. Sib, grants you interior access and reveals the secrets of Sultanahmet Square. Perfect for travelers short on time.

Discover the heart of Istanbul in 60 minutes!

This efficient yet insightful free walking tour is designed to give you the complete Blue Mosque experience, both inside and out, without taking up your entire day.

⏳ Duration: 1 hour (or 1h 15 min. in total)

💰 Price: €15-€50/person. No pressure!

💰 € / $ / £ accepted. This is a freetour but not free of charge.

⚠️ Cash only (we're storytellers, not machines)

We will bring the history of this iconic masterpiece to life. We navigate the crowds so you don't have to, ensuring you spend more time admiring and less time waiting.

What you will see & learn:

🕌 Interior Access: Step inside the Blue Mosque to witness its breathtaking dome, stunning Iznik tiles, and the serene atmosphere.

🧠 Expert Guidance: Understand the history, architecture, and cultural significance from Dr. Sib.

🏛️ Sultanahmet Square: Get the complete picture as we explore the exterior of the Hagia Sophia and the ancient Hippodrome.

WHY THIS TOUR?

Not just stones: While others show facades, we reveal stories.

Elite Guide: Dr. Sib - researcher and storyteller - transforms ruins into epic sagas.

Intimate small groups: No loneliness in crowd, just passionate talks.

Book your spot now for an unforgettable and insightful journey into Ottoman splendor!

DRESS CODE
To enter the mosque Men/Women should wear modestly:
Shoulders and knees covered. No shorts/sleeveless shirts.
For ladies a headscarf too.

✈️ Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to the Meeting Point

Take the HAVAİST Bus:
Line: HVİST-1 Istanbul Airport (IST) → Sultanahmet (Final Stop).
Duration: approximately 1.5 hours in normal traffic.
Tickets: 275 liras. Pay on the bus using Card or Cash (TRY).
Luggage: Ample space underneath the bus for suitcases.

Trust us, arriving relaxed makes the tour experience infinitely better for you! See you in Sultanahmet!

An alternative tour (if this is not available):
Three Secret Mosques with Guide Nurullah
https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/56715-sacred-and-historic-sultanahmet-blue-mosque-small-hagia-sophia-sokullu-mehmet-pasha

Have a nice trip, 🚀🛸
Dr. Sib

Keywords

[Istanbul Free Tour] [Blue Mosque inside] [Dr. Sib, Historian] [Small Groups]

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Sultan Ahmet, At Meydanı Cd No:25, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

I will be near the Obelisk of Theodosius located in Sultanahmet Square, usually with a wooden staff in my hand.

Outside visit

Sultan Ahmet Square

Outside visit

Little Hagia Sophia

Free entry

Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).