Istanbul, Turkey

Tour to Byzantium - Half-Day Tour

Art, culture and gastronomy
Ticket e-voucher
4h30 duration
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Learn all about four of Istanbul’s most history-filled landmarks; this tour takes you to the beautiful Golden Horn harbour, the great church of St Mary of Blachernae, the church of the Holy Saviour in Chora (also known as the Kariye Museum, in Turkish) and the splendorous Palace of the Porphyrogenitus (Tekfur Palace).

Description

Your first stop is one of the most awe-inspiring sights in Istanbul. The Golden Horn is a hornlike branch of the Bosphorus River used as a natural naval harbour in the times of the Byzantine Empire. Its name comes from both its shape and the golden hue it adopts when seen from a hilltop due to the reflection of the sun. Visit the Ecumenical Patriar...

What's Included

  • Tickets
  • Guide
  • Transport
  • Pick-up and drop-off available for selected hotels only

Important informations

  • Please be advised that the Tour may be given in several languages.
    Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process.
  • The minimum age to perform this activity is 3 years, so it is necessary to present an official document with a photo to prove the required age.
  • It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.

Care of Covid-19

Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.


Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.

Meeting point and route

This activity starts at a meeting point. In some cases, it will be informed after purchase or you may need to contact the local partner for more information.

Select a route to check out the tourist spots you will visit on this activity. If more than one route is available, it may be determined by the local partner only on the day of the activity.

Not always the tourist spots on the map will be described in the list and the opposite can also happen.

Meeting Point

Tourist Spot

  • 1. Golden Horn
  • 2. Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
  • 3. Church of St. Mary of Blachernae
  • 4. Chora Museum
  • 5. Prison of Anemas
  • 6. Palace of the Porphyrogenitus

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