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Goreme Open Air Museum Tickets + Zelve Open Air Museum Tickets

Zelve Open Air Museum rock formations in Cappadocia, Turkey.

Zelve Open Air Museum rock formations and cave dwellings in Cappadocia, Turkey.

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08:00am - 05:00pm

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4.2/5

(232)

Camila

Oct 2025

Verified Partner Review

5/5

Visited Zelve last week with my boyfriend and was honestly blown away. The caves are SO COOL – you can walk through actual rooms where people legit lived centuries ago. We went late afternoon and it was quiet, the light on the rocks is something else. Bring sneakers though, the paths are kinda uneven and I nearly tripped twice lol. There was a QR code thing for info but my phone kept losing signal, so maybe download stuff in advance if ur a nerd like me. Didn’t see many signs explaining stuff but wandering was half the fun. Also, don’t expect fancy bathrooms – they’re basic and cost extra. Still, def worth the trek out here!

Bjorn

Oct 2025

Verified Partner Review

4/5

Went with friends, and it’s bigger than I expected! Zelve kind of feels like a movie set. The history is wild, and it’s like the rocks are telling stories if you listen close enough. A little bummed there’s not much info unless you scan the QR codes, but that’s life now, I guess. Also, the place is clean-ish but saw some trash in corners. Crowds weren’t bad, maybe because it was cloudy and kinda chilly. Bring a jacket!

Yuri

Oct 2025

Verified Partner Review

5/5

We went as a family of four and honestly, even my grumpy teen was impressed with the cave churches! The colors inside some of those rooms are so BRIGHT. Felt a bit like stepping into a painting. My tip: bring water (no fountains inside!) and go as soon as it opens because by 11am it was suuuper packed. We kind of rushed the last two chapels cause the lines got wild, but still, we got some epic pics outside.

Gain access to two of Cappadocia’s iconic sites with a single combo ticket, Göreme and Zelve Open Air Museum, offering great value for money.

At Göreme, explore monasteries and rock-cut churches from the 4th to 13th centuries, including St. Basil’s Church and the Girls and Boys Monastery, each showcasing unique architectural details.

Wander Zelve’s valleys on Aktepe's northern slopes with fairy chimneys and visit rock-cut churches such as Direkli and the Church of the Holy Cross.

Get the best of Cappadocia's contrasting museums: Göreme with its well-preserved rock-cut churches and intricate artwork, and Zelve with its larger, less crowded layout featuring cave dwellings, wineries, and stables.

Entry ticket to Goreme Open Air Museum

Entry ticket to Zelve Open Air Museum

Goreme Open Air Museum

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Zelve Open Air Museum

Hotel transfers

Live guide or audio guide

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

4.2
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Camila
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Visited Zelve last week with my boyfriend and was honestly blown away. The caves are SO COOL – you can walk through actual rooms where people legit lived centuries ago. We went late afternoon and it was quiet, the light on the rocks is something else. Bring sneakers though, the paths are kinda uneven and I nearly tripped twice lol. There was a QR code thing for info but my phone kept losing signal, so maybe download stuff in advance if ur a nerd like me. Didn’t see many signs explaining stuff but wandering was half the fun. Also, don’t expect fancy bathrooms – they’re basic and cost extra. Still, def worth the trek out here!
Bjorn
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
4/5
Went with friends, and it’s bigger than I expected! Zelve kind of feels like a movie set. The history is wild, and it’s like the rocks are telling stories if you listen close enough. A little bummed there’s not much info unless you scan the QR codes, but that’s life now, I guess. Also, the place is clean-ish but saw some trash in corners. Crowds weren’t bad, maybe because it was cloudy and kinda chilly. Bring a jacket!
Yuri
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
We went as a family of four and honestly, even my grumpy teen was impressed with the cave churches! The colors inside some of those rooms are so BRIGHT. Felt a bit like stepping into a painting. My tip: bring water (no fountains inside!) and go as soon as it opens because by 11am it was suuuper packed. We kind of rushed the last two chapels cause the lines got wild, but still, we got some epic pics outside.
Tomas
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
This was my highlight in Cappadocia! I went solo, wandered around for almost three hours just looking at all the little chapels. Some of them are tiny and you squeeze in with a few other people, but that made it feel kinda special. Staff was chill but strict about no pics inside (I saw someone get told off for sneaking a phone shot). Bring good shoes, the ground is bumpy.
Rashida
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
4/5
Visited with my parents and husband. The place is a maze of caves and churches, some with stairs that are a bit tricky. Frescoes inside are AMAZING, especially in the Dark Church (it costs extra but def worth it). Not much shade, so wear a hat if you’re there mid-day. Would have liked more explanations but still a memorable spot.

Explore the rich history and landscapes of Cappadocia with access to both the Göreme and Zelve Open Air Museums in one ticket.

Getting started

Begin at the main entrance of each site, where your ticket will be checked. Follow signs and staff instructions to start your day of sightseeing.

What to expect

Goreme Open Air Musuem

The Göreme Open Air Museum is a monastic complex of churches and monasteries carved directly into volcanic rock, renowned for its medieval frescoes and cave architecture.

Features

Churches with frescoes: Admire Byzantine-era frescoes inside stone-carved churches like the Tokalı (Buckle) Church and the Apple Church.

Rock-cut architecture: Explore a labyrinth of cave dwellings, chapels, refectories, and kitchens used by monks as early as the 10th century.

Zelve Open Air Museum

Zelve is an ancient troglodyte village in Cappadocia, where people once lived in caves and dwellings carved into the rock. Today, it is an abandoned complex sprawled across three valleys.

Features

Monastic caves and tunnels: Wander through deserted monasteries, homes, and storerooms tunneled into pink-hued rock faces.

Mosques and chapels: See how this site transitioned from a Christian settlement to a Muslim village, containing both old churches and mosques.

Goreme Open Air Museum

Monday	08:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Tuesday	08:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Wednesday	08:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Thursday	08:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Friday	08:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Saturday	08:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm
Sunday	08:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:30pm

What to bring

Göreme Open Air Museum:

Carry a valid photo ID that corresponds with the name on your booking.

Mornings in Cappadocia can be cool, so bringing a light jacket or sweater is advisable.

Zelve Open Air Museum:

Make sure you have a valid photo ID with you.

Bring along a light layer as the site can be chilly in the morning hours.

What’s not allowed

Göreme Open Air Museum:

Drones are not allowed on the premises.

Alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited.

Large bags, suitcases, or oversized luggage are not permitted inside the museum.

Smoking is not allowed anywhere on site.

Pets are not allowed.

Zelve Open Air Museum:

The use of drones is prohibited throughout the museum.

Bringing alcohol or drugs onto the site is strictly forbidden.

Oversized bags, suitcases, and large backpacks cannot be brought inside.

Smoking is prohibited at all times within the museum grounds.

Accessibility

Göreme Open Air Museum:

Wheelchair access is limited at the entrance, and many paths, stairs, and areas have uneven terrain.

Zelve Open Air Museum:

The entrance has partial wheelchair access, but much of the museum’s grounds are rugged and uneven.

Additional information

Göreme Open Air Museum:

The museum is open daily from 8 am to 7 pm.

This is a self-guided experience with no tour guide or transfers included.

Zelve Open Air Museum:

The museum operates daily from 8 am to 7 pm.

This is a non-refundable, self-guided visit with no tour guide included.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.