Private Byzantine Heritage Walking Tour in Istanbul
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3h
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About this experience
This private walking tour explores the Byzantine heart of Istanbul at a relaxed pace. You discover monuments that shaped Constantinople for over a thousand years. Inside Hagia Sophia, you explore architectural layers shaped by emperors and faith. Hagia Irene reveals a rare church untouched by later conversions. Beneath the streets, the Basilica Cistern displays impressive ancient engineering. In the Hippodrome, stories of imperial power unfold among surviving monuments. Little Hagia Sophia completes the journey with early Byzantine design and quiet atmosphere. Walking distances are short and carefully planned. The experience focuses on history, structure, and context rather than rushing sites.
Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
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Private Byzantine Heritage Walking Tour in Istanbul
What's included
Professional Local Tour Guide
Entrance tickets for Hagia Sophia, Hagia Irene, and Basilica Cistern
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
Explore the architectural layers of Hagia Sophia while learning how Byzantine design shaped its monumental interior. Visitor access depends on prayer schedules and crowd conditions.
2
Stop 2
Discover one of the few Byzantine churches that was never converted into a mosque, preserving its original structure and atmosphere.
3
Stop 3
Walk through an underground reservoir supported by ancient columns and learn how water systems sustained Byzantine Constantinople.
4
Stop 4
Learn how chariot races and imperial ceremonies shaped public life in Byzantine Constantinople among surviving monuments.
5
Visit an early Byzantine structure that introduced architectural ideas later expanded in Hagia Sophia. Access may vary during prayer times.
What's not included
Food and drinks
Transportation
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
FR
TR
ES
Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting point
The meeting point is Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Sultanahmet.
Your guide will meet you outside the main visitor entrance.
From $25
per person
Price varies by option
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Free cancellation available
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