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Goreme Open Air Museum Tickets + Zelve Open Air Museum Tickets

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

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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8:00am - 5:00pm

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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

Hotel transfers

Live guide or audio guide

Zelve Open Air Museum

Hotel transfers

Live guide or audio guide

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Eduardo J
Solo
Verified booking
May 2026
Even when visiting the museum was amazing, I'm very disappointed because you or your partner never send the QR code to claim the entry tickets. I had to wait more than an hour to get them after a long efforts talking with your customer service. The agent who I laked with, after 6 emails with no QR, sent me a valid QR. This is my second bad experinece with you
Raquel B
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The museums are really cool—they’re full of history—so it’s a shame to judge them solely on the poor transportation, but I managed to take the tours
Raquel B
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Both museums are great; they're a bit far apart, but they're steeped in history and very beautiful—it looks as if they were hand-painted.
Oct 2025
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.
Oct 2025
Cool old churches but wow, so many people. We had to queue for ages to get in the Black Church and you can’t even take photos in there (guards v strict). Not a lot of info signs either, so we just sort of wandered. My brother loved it but I think it’s a bit overpriced for what you get.

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.

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.