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Byzantine – Ottoman

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Duration

5-7 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

Any Languages

Overview

Discovery the Byzantine & Ottoman heritage of Istanbul city. Visiting the Kariye Mosque (the Church of St. Savior in Chora) and Byzantine fortifications. Then Fethiye Museum (the Church of the Theotokos Pammakaristos). The Fethiye Museum famous for its mosaics on the golden ground. Also visitng the Mosque of Molla Zeyrek (the Pantocrator Monastery). Explore the Aqueduct of Valens, the mosque complex of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (Süleymaniye Camii). Also the tombs of Suleiman and his wife Hurrem.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Kariye Mosque (the Church of St. Savior in Chora)
  • Byzantine fortifications
  • Fethiye Museum (the Church of the Theotokos Pammakaristos)
  • The Mosque of Molla Zeyrek (the Pantocrator Monastery)
  • The Aqueduct of Valens
  • The mosque complex of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (Süleymaniye Camii) and the tombs of Suleiman and his wife Hurrem

Included/Excluded

  • Professional guide fluent in language of choice
  • Donations to the religious buildings
  • Tips
  • VAT (18%)
  • Insurance
  • Beverages
  • Transportation

Tour's Location

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FAQs

What’s the difficulty level of this tour?
The difficulty level of the tour is low. Even if it is a walking tour but we’ll be stopping and resting every once in a while to listen to our guide and to take pictures. Taking few uphill streets in the neighbourhood will be worth what you see.
When is the best time for the tour?
The tour is available throughout the year on both weekdays and weekend. But it is only allowed on the weekdays to visit Ahrida Synagogue.
Is it safe to visit this neighbourhood?
It is pretty safe to visit Golden Horn Fener, Balat, Ayvansaray districts. In a cosmopolitan city like Istanbul, Fener-Balat and Ayvansaray are the best examples of the inspiring culture of Ottoman multicultural neighborhoods. Along our route we’ll see Armenian, Greek and Jewish buildings, antique-vintage shops and adorable cafés.
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