Istanbul City Walls & Byzantine Secrets – Private Walking Tour

Overview

See the real part and all colors of Istanbul. Every single corner of the city is hiding a secret, hiding a story. Come to see all history of the city. By a private tour you can customize your trip as you wish. Old city, City Walls, local places. City walls of the Great Byzantion

Itinerary

1. After meeting, we will go to Yedikule area to see biggest part of the City Walls (by taxi or public transportation) and we will see The Golden Gate. Yedikule was always an importat gate and dungeons durin Ottoman period.

   · 1 h 30 min

2. The Silivri Kapı, the next main gate to the north of the Belgrad Kapı, is situated between two polygonal gateway towers. This gate was renewed in the Late Byzantine period with irregular stones and brick rows placed in between.

   · 40 min

3. Walk along the defenses that held off invaders for over a millennium! The magnificent Theodosian Walls are a masterpiece of medieval military engineering. This wasn't just a single wall; it was a multi-layered system featuring a deep moat, an outer defense wall, and a massive 12-meter high inner wall—all designed to absorb cannon fire and repel siege engines. We’ll show you the strategic genius that kept Constantinople safe from numerous armies.

   · 45 min

4. Saint-Sauveur-in-Chora

   "Discover the hidden Sistine Chapel of Istanbul. The Chora Museum, originally the Church of the Holy Savior in Chora, houses the most spectacular surviving collection of Byzantine mosaics and frescoes in the world. Created in the 14th century, these vibrant, emotional masterpieces represent the pinnacle of the Palaeologan Renaissance, showing a shift toward naturalism and human feeling rarely seen in earlier Byzantine art. It is a mandatory stop for any art or history lover. (Closed on Fridays)

   · 1 h 20 min· Admission not included

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be presented at the departure point

The guide will scan your tickets at entrances if needed (as QR code or print one).

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Not recommended for anyone has leg problems

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 15 people).

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 471073P1

Activity offered by Taha Guide of Turkiye via Viator.