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Byzantine Relics Tour – Half-Day Morning Walking Tour in Istanbul

4 hours

from €ASK / per person

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Explore the heart of ancient Constantinople on this unforgettable half-day Byzantine walking tour in Istanbul. Perfect for first-time visitors and history lovers, this guided experience takes you through the city’s most iconic landmarks, where empires rose and civilizations converged.


Operating Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Tour Duration: Half Day (Morning)



Why Choose This Byzantine Relics Tour?


This Istanbul walking tour offers a perfectly balanced introduction to the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. Travel back in time as you walk through UNESCO-listed monuments, grand mosques, and historic squares, all located within Istanbul’s Old City.


  • istanbul Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar Tour (Half Day Morning)

    TOUR 1

    BYZANTINE RELICS TOUR
    Half-Day Morning Walking Tour
    Tour ends at the Grand Bazaar (no transfer back to hotels)

    ENTRANCE FEES INCLUDED

    OPERATES on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

    Tour Itinerary & Highlights
    Hippodrome of Constantinople

    Once the vibrant social center of Byzantine Constantinople, the Hippodrome was home to legendary chariot races and imperial ceremonies. Today, it features remarkable monuments that reflect the city’s glorious past:

    German Fountain of Wilhelm II
    Egyptian Obelisk
    Serpentine Column from Delphi
    Walled Obelisk

    Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
    Admire one of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks, renowned for its six minarets and exquisite blue İznik tiles. The Blue Mosque remains an active place of worship and a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, offering visitors an atmosphere of peace, beauty, and devotion.

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    A symbol of Istanbul and a marvel of world architecture, Hagia Sophia has stood for centuries as a church, mosque, and museum. Its massive dome, breathtaking mosaics, and spiritual ambiance make it one of the most visited historical sites in Turkey and a must-see attraction on any Istanbul city tour.

    Grand Covered Bazaar
    Conclude your tour at the legendary Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. With over 4,000 shops, it is the perfect place to discover authentic Turkish souvenirs, handmade carpets, ceramics, jewelry, and traditional crafts.
  • Hotel pick up by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
  • Entrance fees
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Ends at the Grand Bazaar
  • Service charges & local taxes
  • Drop off to hotel
  • Meal, Beverage
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

CLOSED
Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday / Replaced with Arasta Bazaar
Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Mosque closed on Friday due to Prayer

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Itinerary

Explore the heart of ancient Constantinople on this unforgettable half-day Byzantine walking tour in Istanbul. Perfect for first-time visitors and history lovers, this guided experience takes you through the city’s most iconic landmarks, where empires rose and civilizations converged.


Operating Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Tour Duration: Half Day (Morning)



Why Choose This Byzantine Relics Tour?


This Istanbul walking tour offers a perfectly balanced introduction to the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. Travel back in time as you walk through UNESCO-listed monuments, grand mosques, and historic squares, all located within Istanbul’s Old City.


Services Included in Rate

  • Hotel pick up by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
  • Entrance fees
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Ends at the Grand Bazaar
  • Service charges & local taxes

Services Not Included in Rate

  • Drop off to hotel
  • Meal, Beverage
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Additional Information

CLOSED
Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday / Replaced with Arasta Bazaar
Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Mosque closed on Friday due to Prayer