The Byzantine Empire History Private Tour in Istanbul
Discover the ancient ruins of Constantinople in Istanbul Old City. Explore Sultanahmet and learn about the Byzantine history and legends, the last era of the Roman Empire. Extended options: private tour of Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. Choose one…
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About This Activity
✓ What's Included
- ✓ History Expert-Guide who fluent in the language of your choice
- ✓ - (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
- ✓ Free admission to Hagia Sophia (3- and 5-hour options only)
- ✓ Free admission to Little Hagia Sophia
- ✓ Skip-the-line tickets to Basilica Cistern (5-hour option only)
- ✓ The Byzantine Empire History Private Walking Tour of Istanbul’s Old City -
✗ Not Included
- ✗ Free admission to Hagia Sophia (in 2-hour option)
- ✗ Skip-the-line tickets to Basilica Cistern (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Departure & Return
Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Admissions to Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
- Special visitor rules apply in mosques. Non-Muslims cannot enter during prayer hours, and women are only allowed to enter the visitor area. All visitors must undergo mandatory security checks and adhere to mosque etiquette, which includes a modest dress (head scarves for women only; covered shoulders and knees, no hats and shoes for men and women).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica Cistern allow you to enter faster without purchasing tickets on the spot, but you may have to wait in line for ticket validation and mandatory security checks.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.