Blue Mosque · Istanbul 5-day itinerary

Sultanahmet · History and architecture

Visit outside prayer times and dress appropriately. Pause in the courtyard and square, then take a lunch break.

Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Türkiye

Check current visiting times and accessible areas with the official source.

Mosque visit free

Plan your visit outside prayer times and follow staff guidance. Add a short walk around the courtyard and square for different views. Prepare for footwear and dress requirements before reaching the entrance.

Plan around prayer times, tickets and transport schedules.

45–60 minutes

Editorial illustration; not a photograph of the location.