When is Kariye Mosque open?
Every day, 9 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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TempleDerviş Ali
Kariye Mosque
- 4.512k reviews
- Closed now
A former Byzantine church, now an active mosque, preserving elaborate mosaics and frescoes; sightseeing closes on Fridays.
Quick answers
Kariye Mosque in short
When is the best time to visit Kariye Mosque?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Kariye Mosque indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Kariye Mosque good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Kariye Mosque cost?
Tickets €20 foreign adult sightseeing admission.
Do you need to book Kariye Mosque?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Kariye Mosque?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Kariye Mosque?
Derviş Ali, Kariye Camii Sok. No:18, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul.
Is Kariye Mosque wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 6:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 9 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
15°
Overcast
- Feels
- 16°
- Rain
- 78%
- Wind
- 2km/h
- 7am
15° - 8am15°
- 9am16°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- mondayToday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Kariye Mosque
- 2 Mutlu büfe mini market · 4 min
- 3 Walls of Constantinople · 4 min
- 4 Palace of the Porphyrogenitus · 5 min
- 5 BURGERMOON · 10 min
Good to know
- Tickets €20 foreign adult sightseeing admission
- Indoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 12k reviews
Known for
- Byzantine mosaics
- Frescoes
- Anastasis fresco
On offer
- Restroom
Around Derviş Ali
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Rain shell until 7 am. Umbrella until 7 am.
Light layerThe whole time
Rain shellUntil 7 am
UmbrellaUntil 7 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.