Byzantine Monuments Tour: Explore Istanbul's History

Discover the Byzantine and Constantinople monuments and explore the only Byzantine palace in Istanbul, including the Aqueduct, Fortress, Walls, and Churches. Learn about the history of Rome, Byzantine, and Ottoman.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Yedikule Dungeons Museum - Explore the main Byzantine castle on the western side, marking the city’s entry from Europe through the Golden Gate. Discover the Byzantine walls, including seawalls and defense walls. Built in 390.
  • Walls of Constantinople (Istanbul City Walls) - Discover the Byzantine walls, including seawalls and land walls. Built in 390.
  • Eyup Sultan Mosque - Visit one of the oldest mosques in Istanbul, built in 1460.
  • Vlaherna Meryem Ana Church - One of the oldest and most sacred churches in Istanbul, built in 457, and home to the holy mantle and robe of the Virgin Mary. Renowned for its Sacred Bath and Holy Water.
  • Tekfur Sarayi - The Byzantine Palace of Blachernae, known as Tekfur Palace by the Ottomans, built in 490 by the Byzantine Empire. It served as the main palace for several years until the conquest. Located on the Golden Horn, it is now a museum.
  • Miniaturk - Visit one of Istanbul’s model museums, showcasing models of historical monuments in Turkey.
  • Church of St. Mary of the Spring - Stop by the Church of St. Mary of the Life-Giving Spring, dating back to the 6th century.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
Location
Yedikule Dungeons Museum
Yedikule Meydanı Sokak
Cancellation Policy

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

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Timi_p
Jul 4, 2024
Personalized tour. - It was a private tour but Emre made every effort to take me to the sited that I was most interested in seeing.
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Alan_h
Jun 25, 2024
Excellent Tour Away from the Crowds - Yunus was an excellent guide, who allowed me to dictate the pace the of the itinerary and gave the right balance of information and free time to explore. Super trip. Many thanks.
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