Explore at your pace
Audio guide
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Focus your visit on the Byzantine mosaics and frescoes that fill Kariye Mosque, spending time with the details that bring stories to life.
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Arrive with your QR ticket on your phone, have it scanned at the entrance, then step straight into the complex and begin exploring right away.
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Walk past the ticket desk with your admission, then plug into an English audio guide that explains each section of the interior as you move.
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Entry ticket to Kariye Mosque (Chora Church Museum)
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Skip-the-ticket-line entry
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Audio guide in English
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Visit Chora Museum (Kariye Mosque) with instant skip-the-ticket-line QR entry and a professional English audio guide.
Getting started
Use your instant online QR tickets on your mobile device at the entrance to Kariye Mosque. Skip the ticket line entry and proceed directly to the access control point. After your ticket is scanned, collect your professional audio guide in English if required on-site policies allow, then enter to begin your self-paced visit.
What to expect
Your visit focuses on exploring the interiors of Kariye Mosque, a historic religious site known for its richly decorated spaces. Move at your own pace through the main hall and side areas, using the audio commentary to understand what you see in each section.
Features
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With your entrance ticket to Chora Museum (Kariye Mosque), you gain access to the full visitor area during regular opening hours. This lets you decide how long to spend in each section without time pressure from a group.
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The professional audio guide in English explains key artworks, decorative details, and architectural features as you walk, so you can match each track to the space you are standing in. This gives structure to your visit even though you are exploring independently.
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Instant online QR tickets remove the need to print anything in advance; you simply present the QR code on your phone for scanning. This format helps you avoid on-site ticket machines and reduces waiting before you step inside.
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Since this is a functioning religious site, clothing rules apply: no shorts are permitted for men or women, and women must cover their heads. Scarves are available for purchase at the entrance if you need one before going in.
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What to bring
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Dress code for men: Wear long trousers, since shorts are not permitted inside Kariye Mosque.
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Dress code for women: Wear clothing that covers your legs fully, since shorts are not permitted.
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Head covering for women: Bring a scarf to cover your head, or plan to buy one at the entrance if needed.
What’s not allowed
- Shorts: Do not wear shorts, as they are not permitted for either men or women inside Kariye Mosque.
Additional information
- Headscarf purchase: Women who do not have a scarf can buy one at the entrance.
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- 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.
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