Istanbul City Walls & Byzantine Secrets – Private Walking Tour

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Istanbul, Turkey

1 to 5 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

In-person guide is licensed or certified - English.

Lunch

About 1000 to 6000 Liras
Entrance fee - Chora Museum

€20.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

German Fountain
Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Sultanahmet Square, in front of the German fountain will holdin a board written clients names.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Yedikule

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Silivrikapı

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mevlanakapı

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chora Museum

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for anyone has leg problems
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 20 reviews

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Amazing sights, off the beaten path, with a great guide

John_N, Apr 2026

This was one of the few tours of Istanbul to focus on the Byzantine era. The walls of Constantinople were a marvel of the ancient world. Miles of the Theodosian walls remain and should not be missed. The Yedikule Fortress at the southern end of the walls is just as impressive; it would be the major tourist attraction in many other cities. The highlight of the day, though, was the Chora Church, now the Kariye Mosque, with its breathtaking mosaics. Getting to these sights would not be straightforward for a first-time visitor to the city, as they are off the beaten path; going with Taha made it easy. He brought everything to life with his deep knowledge of the history of this ancient city. Taha is an outstanding, highly professional guide, with excellent English and a very pleasant a respectful personality. I highly recommend him.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! You’ve described the tour perfectly the Theodosian Walls, Yedikule Fortress, and the Chora Church mosaics are truly some of Istanbul’s greatest treasures, yet so few visitors discover them. It was a pleasure sharing the Byzantine history of this incredible city with you. Your kind words about my guiding mean a great deal to me. I hope our paths cross again in Istanbul! Taha