⛪ Church / Cathedral
Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Six-minaret 17th-century mosque facing Hagia Sophia, lined with İznik blue tiles.
Typical duration
45 min
Price
Free entry; donations welcome
From port
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Transfer time
25 min
Indoor / Outdoor
indoor
Queue risk
high
👨👩👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Mid-morning between prayer times; closed to tourists during five daily prayers.
Getting there from the port
T1 tram to Sultanahmet, then 3-min walk south across the hippodrome park.
🚌 Best transport: tram💶 Cost: ₺27 each way by tram