🏨 Semi Private - Constantinople Tour of Istanbul: Discovering the Byzantine Empire Activity

Semi Private - Constantinople Tour of Istanbul: Discovering the Byzantine Empire

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Walk back to history
Discover the splendor of Byzantine Istanbul, the ancient city of Constantinople, on this fascinating 3-hour history tour led by an expert guide. The empire that kick-started Christianity in Turkey (around 330 AD) spawned a rich legacy of religious monuments and architecture, and you’ll see the best examples of these on your tour. Visit a shrine to the Holy Virgin at the Church of St Mary of Blachernae, explore the ruins of ancient Blachernae Palace, walk around the Walls of Constantinople, and more!

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Hotel pickup

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Hotel drop-off

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 7
ADULT: Age: 8 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Halic

Natural naval harbour of the Byzantines named as Golden Horn because of its hornlike shape and golden reflection of the glittering waves under sunshine when viewed from the hill tops.

• Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral Church of St George

Visit the Patriarchate at Fener which is the seat of Orthodox Christianity since Constantine The Great’ s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Walls of Constantinople (Istanbul City Walls)

Byzantine City Walls surrounded the Acropolis of Byzantium with 22 kms. long fortification with 96 towers and 9 main gates dating back to the 5th century.

• Admission Ticket Free

Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi

Visit the Patriarchate at Fener which is the seat of Orthodox Christianity since Constantine The Great’ s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tekfur Sarayi

Tekfur Palace (from outside) built in the 12th century adjacent to the city walls. The only surviving pavillion of the Blachernae Palace.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Chora Museum

St. Savior in Chora (Kariye Museum), originally a Byzantine monastery with fantastic mosaics and frescoes portraying scenes from the bible, the life and miracles of Jesus.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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