{"id":347,"date":"2026-02-19T15:25:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T15:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemosque.com\/?page_id=347"},"modified":"2026-02-21T14:41:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T14:41:37","slug":"visitor-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bluemosque.com\/nl\/visitor-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Bezoekersgids"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"347\" class=\"elementor elementor-347\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26aadbd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"26aadbd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b712ed0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-bluemosque_page_hero\" data-id=\"b712ed0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"bluemosque_page_hero.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"bm-page-hero\">\n                            <div class=\"bm-page-hero-media\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluemosque.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bluemosque-court.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"object-position:50% 70%\">\n                    <div class=\"bm-page-hero-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(6,11,20,0.55)\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"bm-page-hero-content\">\n                <div class=\"bm-page-hero-accent\"><\/div>\n                <h1>Visiting the Blue Mosque<\/h1>\n                                    <p class=\"bm-page-hero-desc\">Everything you need to know before you visit \u2014 dress code, security, prayer times, photography rules, and what to look for inside.<\/p>\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/bluemosque.com\/guided-tours\/\" class=\"bm-btn-gold\">Book a Guided Tour \u2192<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d8aa0b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8d8aa0b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22372d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-bluemosque_article\" data-id=\"22372d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"bluemosque_article.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"bm-article-wrap\">\n\n                        <nav class=\"bm-art-toc\" data-bm-toc=\"22372d8\">\n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-toc-title\">Contents<\/div>\n                                <ul>\n                                            <li><a class=\"bm-art-toc-link bm-active\" href=\"#bm-s-22372d8-0\">Before You Go: What to Bring<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a class=\"bm-art-toc-link\" href=\"#bm-s-22372d8-1\">Getting There<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a class=\"bm-art-toc-link\" href=\"#bm-s-22372d8-2\">The Entrance and Security<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a class=\"bm-art-toc-link\" href=\"#bm-s-22372d8-3\">Dress Code<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a class=\"bm-art-toc-link\" href=\"#bm-s-22372d8-4\">Inside the Mosque: What You&#039;ll See<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a class=\"bm-art-toc-link\" href=\"#bm-s-22372d8-5\">Where You Can (and Can&#039;t) Go<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a class=\"bm-art-toc-link\" href=\"#bm-s-22372d8-6\">Photography<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a class=\"bm-art-toc-link\" href=\"#bm-s-22372d8-7\">Etiquette<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a class=\"bm-art-toc-link\" href=\"#bm-s-22372d8-8\">Timing Your Visit<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a class=\"bm-art-toc-link\" href=\"#bm-s-22372d8-9\">How Long to Spend<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a class=\"bm-art-toc-link\" href=\"#bm-s-22372d8-10\">Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a class=\"bm-art-toc-link\" href=\"#bm-s-22372d8-11\">Combining with Nearby Attractions<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a class=\"bm-art-toc-link\" href=\"#bm-s-22372d8-12\">Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/nav>\n            \n            <div class=\"bm-art-body\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-intro\">\n                        <p>Walking into the Blue Mosque for the first time is one of those rare travel moments that actually lives up to the hype. The light, the scale, the thousands of blue tiles climbing every surface \u2014 it stops you mid-step. But the experience of getting inside can be confusing, frustrating, and unnecessarily stressful if you don't know what to expect.<\/p>\n<p>This guide covers everything: what to wear, what to bring, how to get through security, what happens with your shoes, where you can and can't go, how to time your visit around prayer closures, and what to look for once you're inside. Read it before you go and you'll spend your time admiring the architecture instead of wondering whether your knees are covered enough.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-section\" id=\"bm-s-22372d8-0\">\n                        <h2>Before You Go: What to Bring<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                        <div class=\"bm-art-content\">\n                            <p>You don't need much, but what you do need is specific. Here's the short list:<\/p><p>A headscarf\u00a0(women) \u2014 the mosque provides them at the entrance, but they're thin, communal, and not always clean. Bringing your own is more comfortable and hygienic. Any scarf large enough to cover your hair and drape over your shoulders will do. You can buy lightweight cotton scarves for a few lira from vendors all over Sultanahmet.<\/p><p>Clothing that covers your shoulders and knees\u00a0(everyone) \u2014 this is non-negotiable. No shorts above the knee, no sleeveless tops, no low-cut necklines. If you're visiting in summer and don't want to spend the whole day in long trousers, bring a light wrap or sarong in your bag. More detail on the\u00a0dress code page.<\/p><p>Socks\u00a0\u2014 you'll remove your shoes before entering, and you'll be walking on carpet in your socks (or bare feet). In summer the carpet can be warm; in winter it can be cold. Clean, comfortable socks are worth thinking about.<\/p><p>A plastic bag\u00a0\u2014 the mosque provides bags for your shoes, but having your own makes it easier. A simple supermarket bag works fine. You carry your shoes with you inside the mosque.<\/p><p>A water bottle\u00a0\u2014 the security queue can take 30 to 60 minutes in peak season with no shade. Staying hydrated matters, especially in July and August. You'll need to finish or cap your water before entering \u2014 no food or drink inside.<\/p><p>Your phone or camera\u00a0\u2014 photography is allowed inside the Blue Mosque. No flash, no tripods, no selfie sticks, but phone and camera photography is absolutely fine. Some of the best interior shots in Istanbul come from inside this building.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                                                    <figure class=\"bm-art-fig\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluemosque.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bluemosque-dresscode.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <\/figure>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-section\" id=\"bm-s-22372d8-1\">\n                        <h2>Getting There<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                        <div class=\"bm-art-content\">\n                            <p>The Blue Mosque sits in the heart of the Sultanahmet district, on the southern side of Sultanahmet Square. It's directly opposite Hagia Sophia \u2014 you can see the two buildings facing each other across the park.<\/p><p>By tram:\u00a0Take the T1 line to\u00a0Sultanahmet stop. Walk south through the park toward the six minarets \u2014 you'll see them immediately. It's about a 3-minute walk from the tram stop to the visitor entrance. This is the easiest and cheapest option.<\/p><p>On foot from Sirkeci or Emin\u00f6n\u00fc:\u00a0If you're coming from the Galata Bridge area, it's a 15 to 20 minute walk uphill through the old city. Follow the tram tracks along Divan Yolu and you'll arrive at Sultanahmet Square.<\/p><p>By taxi:\u00a0Ask for \"Sultanahmet Camii\" (Sultan Ahmed Mosque). Traffic in the old city is heavy, so depending on where you're coming from, the tram may actually be faster. There is no dedicated parking \u2014 if you're driving, look for the public car parks on K\u00fc\u00e7\u00fck Ayasofya Caddesi south of the mosque.<\/p><p>For detailed directions from anywhere in Istanbul, see the\u00a0location and directions page.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                                                    <figure class=\"bm-art-fig\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluemosque.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/istanbul_tram.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <\/figure>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-section\" id=\"bm-s-22372d8-2\">\n                        <h2>The Entrance and Security<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                        <div class=\"bm-art-content\">\n                            <p>The visitor entrance to the Blue Mosque is on the\u00a0south side\u00a0of the building \u2014 not the main entrance facing Sultanahmet Square (that's reserved for worshippers). Look for the signs that say \"Tourists\" or \"Visitors\" and follow the queue. If you're coming from Hagia Sophia, walk around the left side of the mosque toward the Arasta Bazaar. Your guide will know the way if you've booked a\u00a0guided tour.<\/p><p>Everyone passes through a\u00a0mandatory security screening\u00a0before entering. This includes a bag check and a walk-through metal detector, similar to what you'd experience at an airport. It's quick once you reach the front, but the queue to get there is where the time goes.<\/p><p>Expect to wait 15 to 30 minutes\u00a0during the low season (November\u2013March) and\u00a030 to 60 minutes\u00a0during peak season (June\u2013August), particularly between 10:00 and 15:00. There is no skip-the-line option \u2014 everyone uses the same queue, including guided tour groups. The single most effective way to reduce your wait is to\u00a0arrive at 08:30\u00a0when the mosque first opens to visitors.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-section\" id=\"bm-s-22372d8-3\">\n                        <h2>Dress Code<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                        <div class=\"bm-art-content\">\n                            <p>The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship, and the dress code is strictly enforced. If you don't meet the requirements, you won't be allowed inside.<\/p><p>Women:\u00a0Cover your hair, shoulders, and knees. A headscarf must cover all of your hair \u2014 wrapping it loosely over the top won't pass. Trousers, a long skirt, or a dress below the knee all work. Shoulders must be fully covered, not just draped.<\/p><p>Men:\u00a0Cover your shoulders and knees. No sleeveless shirts, no shorts above the knee. Long trousers and a t-shirt are fine.<\/p><p>Everyone:\u00a0Remove your shoes before entering. You'll carry them with you in a bag.<\/p><p>If you arrive underdressed, free coverings (headscarves and wraps) are available at the entrance. They work, but bringing your own is recommended for comfort and hygiene. For the full breakdown, see the\u00a0dress code page.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                                                    <figure class=\"bm-art-fig\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluemosque.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bluemosque-visitors-scarf.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <\/figure>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-section\" id=\"bm-s-22372d8-4\">\n                        <h2>Inside the Mosque: What You&#039;ll See<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                        <div class=\"bm-art-content\">\n                            <p>Nothing prepares you for the interior. You step through a heavy curtain, the noise of the queue disappears behind you, and suddenly you're standing in one of the largest enclosed spaces you've ever been in \u2014 64 metres long, 72 metres wide, and 43 metres to the top of the central dome. The air is cool. The light is blue.<\/p><p>That blue comes from the\u00a021,043 \u0130znik tiles\u00a0that cover the walls and galleries. They're hand-painted ceramic tiles produced in the workshops of \u0130znik (ancient Nicaea) in more than 50 different patterns \u2014 tulips, carnations, roses, and geometric forms in cobalt blue, turquoise, and white. These tiles give the mosque its famous name, and they were among the last great works of the \u0130znik ceramic tradition before the workshops declined and eventually disappeared.<\/p><p>Look up. The\u00a0central dome\u00a0\u2014 23.5 metres in diameter \u2014 is supported by four massive pillars that the Turks call \"elephant feet.\" The dome is surrounded by a cascade of semi-domes that channel the weight downward and outward, creating an interior that feels impossibly open for a building of this age. The dome is decorated with calligraphic inscriptions and painted floral motifs.<\/p><p>The windows\u00a0are the other defining feature. There are approximately 260 of them, many fitted with stained glass, and they fill the interior with a shifting, coloured light that changes through the day. The original windows used Venetian glass \u2014 most have been replaced over the centuries, but the effect remains extraordinary. In the morning, when the sun comes through the eastern windows, the interior glows.<\/p><p>At the far end of the prayer hall, you'll see the\u00a0mihrab\u00a0\u2014 a carved marble niche that indicates the direction of Mecca. Beside it stands the\u00a0minbar, the tall, narrow staircase pulpit from which the imam delivers the Friday sermon. Both are decorated with intricate carved stonework and gold leaf. Above the mihrab, you'll notice some of the finest tile panels in the entire building.<\/p><p>Hanging from the ceiling are enormous\u00a0circular chandeliers, now electrified but originally holding hundreds of oil lamps. In the Ottoman period, ostrich eggs were hung between the lamps \u2014 they were believed to repel spiders and keep webs from forming on the glass. You can still see some replicas in place today.<\/p><p>For a deeper look at the design and construction, visit the\u00a0architecture page\u00a0and the\u00a0\u0130znik tiles page.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-section\" id=\"bm-s-22372d8-5\">\n                        <h2>Where You Can (and Can&#039;t) Go<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                        <div class=\"bm-art-content\">\n                            <p>As a visitor, you'll have access to the\u00a0rear section of the main prayer hall\u00a0\u2014 a large roped-off area at the back of the mosque, separated from the prayer area by a low barrier. This is where all tourists are directed. You won't be able to walk up to the mihrab or minbar, but the view from the visitor area is spectacular and you can see everything clearly from there.<\/p><p>The\u00a0main prayer area\u00a0in the front half of the mosque is reserved for worshippers. If you are Muslim and wish to pray, you can access this area through the main entrance on the north side.<\/p><p>The\u00a0upper galleries\u00a0are not open to the public. You can see the tiled galleries from below, but there is no visitor access to the upper level.<\/p><p>The\u00a0inner courtyard\u00a0is open to all visitors and is worth spending a few minutes in. It's roughly the same size as the prayer hall, surrounded by a vaulted colonnade with 26 columns, and features a hexagonal ablution fountain at its centre. The courtyard offers one of the best views of the dome and minarets from ground level.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-section\" id=\"bm-s-22372d8-6\">\n                        <h2>Photography<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                        <div class=\"bm-art-content\">\n                            <p>Photography is permitted inside the Blue Mosque \u2014 and encouraged. The interior is one of the most photographed spaces in Istanbul for good reason. A few rules:<\/p><p>No flash.\u00a0Flash photography is not allowed. The tiles are centuries old and the light disturbs worshippers. Your phone's camera will handle the interior light well enough without it.<\/p><p>No tripods or selfie sticks.\u00a0Handheld cameras and phones only.<\/p><p>Don't photograph worshippers.\u00a0If someone is praying, don't point your camera at them. This is a matter of basic respect. The architecture and tilework are your subjects \u2014 there's more than enough to fill your camera roll.<\/p><p>Best time for photos:\u00a0Morning light is the best. Between 09:00 and 11:00, the sun comes through the eastern stained glass windows and bathes the interior in coloured light. Late afternoon produces a warmer, amber tone. Midday light is the flattest and least interesting for photography.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                                                    <figure class=\"bm-art-fig\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluemosque.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bluemosque-dome.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <\/figure>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-section\" id=\"bm-s-22372d8-7\">\n                        <h2>Etiquette<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                        <div class=\"bm-art-content\">\n                            <p>The Blue Mosque is not a museum. It is an active mosque where thousands of people pray five times a day. Visitors are welcome, but respectful behaviour is expected.<\/p><p>Keep your voice down.\u00a0Speak quietly or in whispers. The acoustics inside are extraordinary \u2014 even a normal speaking voice carries across the entire prayer hall. If you're on a guided tour, your guide will speak softly and you should too.<\/p><p>Don't walk in front of someone who is praying.\u00a0If you see someone on the floor in prayer, walk behind them, not between them and the mihrab (the direction they're facing).<\/p><p>Don't sit with your feet pointing toward the mihrab.\u00a0If you sit down on the carpet \u2014 which you're welcome to do \u2014 tuck your legs to one side or sit cross-legged. Pointing the soles of your feet toward the direction of prayer is considered disrespectful.<\/p><p>Don't eat, drink, or chew gum inside.<\/p><p>Silence your phone.\u00a0A ringtone echoing through the dome during prayer will earn you a lot of unfriendly looks.<\/p><p>Supervise children.\u00a0Kids are welcome, but running, shouting, and playing are not appropriate inside the mosque. Keep them close and engaged.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-section\" id=\"bm-s-22372d8-8\">\n                        <h2>Timing Your Visit<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                        <div class=\"bm-art-content\">\n                            <p>The Blue Mosque closes to visitors during each of the\u00a0five daily prayers. Each closure lasts approximately 30 minutes. Prayer times shift slightly each day based on the position of the sun \u2014 check the current schedule on our\u00a0prayer times page\u00a0before you go.<\/p><p>The most disruptive closure for visitors is the\u00a0midday prayer (Dhuhr), which typically falls between 12:30 and 13:30. If you arrive just before midday, you may find yourself waiting outside for up to 45 minutes. The simplest strategy is to arrive in the morning (08:30\u201311:00) or mid-afternoon (after 14:00).<\/p><p>Fridays\u00a0are different. The mosque is closed to tourists for the entire morning for the weekly congregational prayer (Jumu'ah) and doesn't reopen to visitors until approximately 13:30. If Friday is your only option, plan for an afternoon visit.<\/p><p>For the full schedule, seasonal variations, and the best times to avoid crowds, see the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bluemosque.com\/nl\/opening-hours\/\">opening hours<\/a> page.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                                                    <figure class=\"bm-art-fig\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluemosque.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bluemosque-praying.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <\/figure>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-section\" id=\"bm-s-22372d8-9\">\n                        <h2>How Long to Spend<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                        <div class=\"bm-art-content\">\n                            <p>Most visitors spend\u00a030 to 45 minutes\u00a0inside the mosque itself. That's enough time to take in the dome, the tiles, the mihrab, the chandeliers, and the overall atmosphere. Add another 10 to 15 minutes for the courtyard.<\/p><p>If you're on a\u00a0guided tour, your guide will spend about 60 minutes covering both the interior and the courtyard, with time for questions and photographs.<\/p><p>When planning your morning, budget\u00a060 to 90 minutes total\u00a0during peak season \u2014 that includes the security queue, the visit itself, and time in the courtyard. In the low season or first thing in the morning, 45 minutes total is usually enough.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-section\" id=\"bm-s-22372d8-10\">\n                        <h2>Accessibility<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                        <div class=\"bm-art-content\">\n                            <p>The Blue Mosque is largely accessible for visitors with limited mobility.\u00a0Wheelchair ramps\u00a0are available at the southern and western courtyard entrances. The interior prayer hall is flat and spacious with no steps once you're inside.<\/p><p>Visitors who use wheelchairs may be permitted to enter through the\u00a0main entrance\u00a0(normally reserved for worshippers), which provides the most direct, level access to the prayer hall. Ask the staff at the visitor entrance \u2014 they are generally accommodating.<\/p><p>The courtyard has cobblestone surfaces that can be uneven in places. The surrounding streets in Sultanahmet are also cobbled and hilly, so plan your route accordingly.<\/p><p>There are\u00a0no lifts\u00a0inside the mosque. The upper galleries are accessible only by stairs and are not open to the public in any case.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-section\" id=\"bm-s-22372d8-11\">\n                        <h2>Combining with Nearby Attractions<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                        <div class=\"bm-art-content\">\n                            <p>The Blue Mosque sits at the centre of Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district. Every major landmark in the old city is within walking distance.<\/p><p>Hagia Sophia\u00a0\u2014 directly across Sultanahmet Square, a 2-minute walk. If you're visiting both, start with the Blue Mosque (it's free and opens early) and walk to Hagia Sophia after. Entry to Hagia Sophia costs \u20ac25 per person. A\u00a0combo tour\u00a0covers both and includes skip-the-line access.<\/p><p>Basilica Cistern\u00a0\u2014 a 5-minute walk north from the mosque, on Yerebatan Caddesi. This underground Byzantine water reservoir is one of Istanbul's most atmospheric sites. Entry is approximately \u20ac30 per person.<\/p><p>Topkap\u0131 Palace\u00a0\u2014 a 10-minute walk through G\u00fclhane Park. The palace of the Ottoman sultans for nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/bluemosque.com\/nl\/history\/\">400 years<\/a>, now a museum housing imperial collections including the Topkap\u0131 Dagger and the Spoonmaker's Diamond.<\/p><p>The Hippodrome\u00a0\u2014 immediately adjacent to the Blue Mosque on its western side. This was the chariot racing stadium of Byzantine Constantinople, and three ancient monuments still stand along its central spine: the Egyptian Obelisk (3,500 years old), the Serpent Column (from the Temple of Apollo at Delphi), and the Walled Obelisk.<\/p><p>The Arasta Bazaar\u00a0\u2014 tucked behind the Blue Mosque to the south. A quieter, less overwhelming alternative to the Grand Bazaar, with carpet shops, ceramic stores, and small caf\u00e9s. It was originally built as part of the Blue Mosque's k\u00fclliye (complex) to generate rental income for the mosque's upkeep.<\/p><p>A practical one-day itinerary: Blue Mosque first thing in the morning \u2192 Hagia Sophia \u2192 Basilica Cistern \u2192 lunch in Sultanahmet \u2192 Topkap\u0131 Palace in the afternoon. For more, see our\u00a0Sultanahmet area guide.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                                                    <figure class=\"bm-art-fig\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluemosque.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/topkapi_palace.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <\/figure>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-art-section\" id=\"bm-s-22372d8-12\">\n                        <h2>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                        <div class=\"bm-art-content\">\n                            <p>Arriving at midday.\u00a0You'll hit the midday prayer closure and the peak of the tourist crowds simultaneously. Come at 08:30 or after 14:00.<\/p><p>Wearing shorts and expecting to get in.\u00a0You won't. The dress code is enforced without exception. Bring a wrap or change before you arrive.<\/p><p>Confusing the visitor entrance with the main entrance.\u00a0The main entrance on the north side (facing Sultanahmet Square) is for worshippers only. The tourist entrance is on the south side. If you end up in the wrong queue, you'll be redirected and lose time.<\/p><p>Not checking prayer times.\u00a0Arriving during prayer means standing outside for 30 minutes. A quick check of the\u00a0prayer times page\u00a0before you leave your hotel saves this completely.<\/p><p>Visiting on a Friday morning.\u00a0The mosque is closed to tourists until approximately 13:30 on Fridays. Every week, visitors turn up on Friday morning and find the doors shut.<\/p><p>Rushing through.\u00a0The security queue is the hard part. Once you're inside, slow down. Sit on the carpet for a few minutes. Look up. Let your eyes adjust to the light. 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Entry to the Blue Mosque is completely free for all visitors. There are no <a href=\"https:\/\/bluemosque.com\/nl\/tickets\/\">tickets<\/a>, no fees, and no reservation required. It is a functioning mosque and has been open to visitors free of charge since it was built. For more on tour options, see our\u00a0tickets page.<\/p>                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-faq-item\">\n                        <button class=\"bm-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bm-faq-2ef66a3-1\">\n                            <span class=\"bm-faq-question-text\">How long does it take to visit the Blue Mosque?<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"bm-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <div class=\"bm-faq-answer\" id=\"bm-faq-2ef66a3-1\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n                            <div class=\"bm-faq-answer-inner\">\n                                <p>Most visitors spend 30 to 45 minutes inside the mosque plus 10 to 15 minutes in the courtyard. Including the security queue, budget 60 to 90 minutes total during peak season and about 45 minutes in the low season or early morning.<\/p>                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-faq-item\">\n                        <button class=\"bm-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bm-faq-2ef66a3-2\">\n                            <span class=\"bm-faq-question-text\">Can I visit the Blue Mosque during Ramadan?<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"bm-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <div class=\"bm-faq-answer\" id=\"bm-faq-2ef66a3-2\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n                            <div class=\"bm-faq-answer-inner\">\n                                <p>Yes. The Blue Mosque remains open to visitors during Ramadan, though hours may be adjusted and the mosque will be busier with worshippers, particularly around prayer times and iftar (the evening meal breaking the fast). Morning visits remain the best strategy during Ramadan.<\/p>                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-faq-item\">\n                        <button class=\"bm-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bm-faq-2ef66a3-3\">\n                            <span class=\"bm-faq-question-text\">Is the Blue Mosque wheelchair accessible?<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"bm-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <div class=\"bm-faq-answer\" id=\"bm-faq-2ef66a3-3\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n                            <div class=\"bm-faq-answer-inner\">\n                                <p>Largely yes. Wheelchair ramps are available at the southern and western courtyard entrances. The interior prayer hall is flat and spacious. Visitors with mobility issues may be allowed to use the main entrance for easier access \u2014 ask the staff at the visitor entrance.<\/p>                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-faq-item\">\n                        <button class=\"bm-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bm-faq-2ef66a3-4\">\n                            <span class=\"bm-faq-question-text\">Can I visit the Blue Mosque if I&#039;m not Muslim?<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"bm-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <div class=\"bm-faq-answer\" id=\"bm-faq-2ef66a3-4\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n                            <div class=\"bm-faq-answer-inner\">\n                                <p>Absolutely. The Blue Mosque welcomes visitors of all faiths and none. The only requirements are that you respect the dress code, remove your shoes, and behave respectfully inside. Approximately four million tourists visit each year, the vast majority of whom are non-Muslim.<\/p>                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-faq-item\">\n                        <button class=\"bm-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bm-faq-2ef66a3-5\">\n                            <span class=\"bm-faq-question-text\">Are guided tours worth it?<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"bm-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <div class=\"bm-faq-answer\" id=\"bm-faq-2ef66a3-5\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n                            <div class=\"bm-faq-answer-inner\">\n                                <p>If it's your first time and you want to understand what you're seeing, yes. There are no information boards or audio guides inside the mosque \u2014 a guide is the only way to hear the stories behind the architecture, the tiles, and the history while you're standing in front of them. All of our\u00a0guided tours\u00a0are private and include free cancellation.<\/p>                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-faq-item\">\n                        <button class=\"bm-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bm-faq-2ef66a3-6\">\n                            <span class=\"bm-faq-question-text\">What&#039;s the best time of year to visit?<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"bm-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <div class=\"bm-faq-answer\" id=\"bm-faq-2ef66a3-6\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n                            <div class=\"bm-faq-answer-inner\">\n                                <p>The shoulder seasons \u2014\u00a0April to May\u00a0and\u00a0September to October\u00a0\u2014 offer the best combination of pleasant weather and manageable crowds. Summer (June\u2013August) brings the longest queues and the most intense heat. Winter (December\u2013February) is quiet but cold and sometimes rainy. The mosque is beautiful in every season, but your comfort outside it varies significantly.<\/p>                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bm-faq-item\">\n                        <button class=\"bm-faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bm-faq-2ef66a3-7\">\n                            <span class=\"bm-faq-question-text\">Can I visit the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia in the same morning?<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"bm-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <div class=\"bm-faq-answer\" id=\"bm-faq-2ef66a3-7\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n                            <div class=\"bm-faq-answer-inner\">\n                                <p>Yes, and most visitors do. The two buildings are a 2-minute walk apart across Sultanahmet Square. Start with the Blue Mosque (free, opens at 08:30) and walk to Hagia Sophia after. If you want a guide for both with skip-the-line access to Hagia Sophia, our\u00a0Blue Mosque &amp; Hagia Sophia combo tour\u00a0covers both in about two hours.<\/p>                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n                        <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the Blue Mosque free to visit?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Entry to the Blue Mosque is completely free for all visitors. There are no tickets, no fees, and no reservation required. It is a functioning mosque and has been open to visitors free of charge since it was built. 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