The Byzantine Empire, the lasted Empire for 1123 years, left many valuable structures in its capital, Istanbul. Join our exclusive Istanbul Byzantine Tour, guided by seasoned professionals, as we delve into the rich tapestry of history woven into the city’s landscapes. Get ready to travel back in time!
In this Istanbul Byzantine tour, you will visit the Great Palace of Byzantium, its dungeons, streets, walls, churches, and you will learn about the life of kings and courtiers, important moments in Istanbul and much more.
You will meet with your guide and start at the Great Palace of Constantinople where the Byzantine Emperors lived for nearly 690 years. Then you will walk through to the Byzantine walls.
While walking on the road, you will visit the Sultanahmet Square (Hippodrome of Constantinople). In this place, you will see Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, places where gladiators stayed, and learn the life of the gladiators. Learn about the arenas where these warriors once stood, adding a thrilling chapter to the narrative of your journey. Then you will visit Hagia Sophia, The most magnificent building of Byzantine Empire.
After visiting Hagia Sophia, you will take a taxi to Tekfur Palace (Palace of the Porphyrogenitus) and visit this beautiful building. Then, your last stop is “Church of St. Mary of Blachernae” a 1500-year-old church.
Customizing Your Byzantine Experience
This Istanbul Byzantine tour offers you the flexibility to tailor your experience to your preferences. Collaborate with your guide to curate a journey that aligns with your interests and time constraints. Uncover the hidden gems and lesser-known facets of Byzantine Istanbul, creating memories that will last a lifetime. With your guide, you can customize this tour as you wish and arrange it for you.
Embark on this immersive voyage through time, where each step unveils a new layer of history and magnificence. Our Istanbul Byzantine Tour promises an unforgettable exploration of a bygone era, meticulously curated for the discerning traveler.
Aside from the Ottoman structures in Istanbul, there is a treasure waiting to be discovered! Our guide Ertuğrul revealed this treasure to us 🙂
It is sad to see the Roman buildings abandoned and worn, the places we visited made me feel like I was living in those days.
We had no problem meeting our guide, we were already informed in advance about how to get to the meeting place. The tour was as we expected.