Landmarks

Combo (Save 5%): Kariye Mosque Entry Tickets + 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Kariye Mosque interior with Byzantine frescoes and domed ceiling, Istanbul.

Guests exploring the interior of Kariye Mosque, Istanbul, near ornate wooden staircase.

Hop-on hop-off bus tour in Istanbul with passengers boarding.

Tourists on a bus tour in Istanbul with the Blue Mosque in the background.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.2/5(440)

Gwyneth W

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Booked onto the red tour and were initially told that 2 stops were closed due to a football match taking place. However at the point where the routes diverge we ended up on the blue tour. It seemed that the rest of the red tour was shut. Having spoken to the guides at the end of the trip they extended our ticket for the next day so that we could actually do the tour we wanted. Full marks for customer service.

Jeffrey L

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Despite a very slow and rocky start, I did enjoy the tour once it got going. There were plenty of buses and tour narrative was good. I started my tour in the AM at Galataport. There was a problem with one of the buses. I waited 1 hour for a new bus, some waited 2 hours. The crew gave little info as to what was going on. The communication and language barrier was very frustrating

Jan O

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Due to heavy rain and wind, the tour was a great alternative for getting a first impression of this city! Multiple languages available for the audio guide!

Marcel Q

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

A comprehensive tour that gives you an idea of the scale of Istanbul and covers many topics, although a bit more time on the Asian side is missed.

Bundle a 1-day Istanbul hop-on hop-off bus pass with Kariye Mosque entry, with a little extra saving versus booking separately.

Hop-on hop-off bus tour: Ride a double-decker route with onboard audio commentary in 8 languages, plus WiFi and a charging station.

Receive your mosque ticket by email, then on the day walk past the ticket counter, enter directly without queuing and begin exploring when you arrive with your audio guide.

Use your included entry to Kariye Mosque to explore its interiors at your pace, then ride the hop-on hop-off bus loop to reach areas across Istanbul.

Use the bus pass across the day, and fit your Kariye Mosque visit around the stops that matter most to you.

Kariye Mosque tickets

Entry ticket to Kariye Mosque

Skip-the-ticket-line access

Audio guide in English

Hop-on hop-off tour

1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour

Audio commentary in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian, and Turkish

WiFi onboard

Charging station onboard

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Personal expenses

TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTURESultanahmet at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTURESultanahmet at 4:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Sultanahmet
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2 attractions
Sultanahmet Square
7 minutes walk
Hagia Sophia
10 minutes walk
2. Eminönü
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2 attractions
Eminönü
9 minutes walk
Galata Bridge
3 minutes walk
3. Karaköy
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2 attractions
Karaköy
6 minutes walk
SALT Galata
12 minutes walk
4. Galataport
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2 attractions
Galataport
3 minutes walk
Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam
10 minutes walk
5. Dolmabahçe Palace
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2 attractions
Dolmabahçe Palace
4 minutes walk
Dolmabahce Clock Tower
2 minutes walk
6. Naval Museum
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2 attractions
Naval Museum
Yıldız Park
7. Beylerbeyi Palace
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2 attractions
Beylerbeyi Palace
1 minute walk
Çamlıca Hill
12 minutes walk
8. Beşiktaş Bazaar
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2 attractions
Beşiktaş Bazaar
2 minutes walk
Mausoleum of Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha
4 minutes walk
9. Taksim Square
Get direction
2 attractions
Taksim Square
1 minute walk
Istiklal Avenue
7 minutes walk
10. Şişhane
Get direction
2 attractions
Şişhane
1 minute walk
Pera Museum
2 minutes walk
11. Egyptian Spice Bazaar
Get direction
2 attractions
Egyptian Spice Bazaar
10 minutes walk
Rüstem Pasha Mosque
10 minutes walk

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Alessia R
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Clean bus, friendly and welcoming staff. Smooth ride, excellent city tour route.
Gwyneth W
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Booked onto the red tour and were initially told that 2 stops were closed due to a football match taking place. However at the point where the routes diverge we ended up on the blue tour. It seemed that the rest of the red tour was shut. Having spoken to the guides at the end of the trip they extended our ticket for the next day so that we could actually do the tour we wanted. Full marks for customer service.
Jeffrey L
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Despite a very slow and rocky start, I did enjoy the tour once it got going. There were plenty of buses and tour narrative was good. I started my tour in the AM at Galataport. There was a problem with one of the buses. I waited 1 hour for a new bus, some waited 2 hours. The crew gave little info as to what was going on. The communication and language barrier was very frustrating
Zhanat A
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
All was good, very informative trip around of Istanbul city!
Raquel B
Solo
Verified booking
May 2026
It was great—I went twice

What to bring

Child ID: Bring a passport or ID card for children to verify ages at entry.

Smartphone: Carry a charged smartphone to access your emailed entry ticket.

Modest clothing: Wear clothing that follows the mosque dress code, avoiding shorts and sleeveless tops.

Head and body cover: Plan to buy a scarf or body cover at the mosque desk if your outfit is not compliant.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: The experience is wheelchair accessible.

Strollers: You must fold your stroller and carry it in your hand inside the mosque.

What’s not allowed

Closed days: Do not plan your visit to the mosque on Fridays, as it is closed to visitors.

Prayer times: Do not arrive within 30 minutes before prayer, as visitor access stops then.

Pets: Do not bring pets, as they are not allowed.

Dress code: Do not wear shorts or sleeveless shirts inside the mosque.

Strollers: Do not bring non-folding strollers inside the mosque.

Additional information

Child policy: Children under 8 years old receive free admission with age-verifying documents.

Dress code: Compliance with the mosque dress code is mandatory for all visitors.

Prayer schedule: Visitor hours may be restricted or halted according to the mosque prayer schedule.

Prayer closure: The mosque closes to visitors 30 minutes before prayer and remains closed during prayer.

Ticket delivery: Your entry ticket for the mosque will be emailed on the morning of your visit date.

Refund policy: This activity is non-refundable.

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

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