Kariye Mosque Entry Ticket in Istanbul

• See Byzantine masterpieces: View 14th century mosaics and frescoes with remarkable sacred detail.

• Explore a recently reopened site: Visit Kariye Mosque after its restoration and re-opening to the public.

• Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere: Spend time in a quieter Fatih district setting away from tourist crowds.

• Understand cultural layers: Learn about the transition from church to mosque and its religious history.

• Connect with sacred art: Follow Byzantine history through mosaics, frescoes, and New Testament scenes.

Step inside Kariye Mosque, formerly Chora Church, a historic landmark in the quiet Fatih district. Its vivid mosaics and frescoes narrate scenes from the New Testament in remarkable detail.

Your entry ticket lets you visit the public exhibition areas and take in the sacred art, Byzantine history, and the transition from church to mosque at your own pace. Choose this experience for a calm, culturally rich stop away from busier attractions, with support from a local host included.

Museum Tickets

✔️ Entry ticket to Kariye Mosque, access to all public exhibition areas, support from local host.

❌ Guided tour, transportation, personal expenses, tips.

Approximately 1 hour. You are free to explore at your own pace.

Pick-up and drop-off are not included. Please make your own way to the meeting point.

• Modest clothing is recommended as this is an active place of worship.
• Photography is allowed, but without flash.
• Wheelchair access is limited in some areas due to historic architecture.
• Children under 8 can enter free with an adult.