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  • Skip the lines at Chora Museum and Tekfur Palace with included entry and a professional English-speaking guide.Marvel at Byzantine mosaics and frescoes inside the Chora Museum, a true hidden gem of Istanbul.Step into history at Tekfur Palace, the last surviving Byzantine imperial palace in the city.Stroll through Balat’s vibrant streets, discovering Jewish, Greek, and Armenian heritage along the way.Visit the unique 19th-century Bulgarian Iron Church and the iconic Greek Orthodox College overlooking the Golden Horn.

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Discover Istanbul’s hidden Byzantine treasures on this 3–3.5 hour walking tour.
Begin at Chora Museum, renowned for its stunning Byzantine mosaics and frescoes that bring the history of Constantinople to life.

Continue to Tekfur Palace, the last surviving Byzantine imperial palace, and learn about the final centuries of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Visit the historic Ayazma Church, famous for its sacred spring and religious significance.
Walk through Balat’s colorful streets, lined with charming Ottoman houses and reflecting the area’s rich Jewish, Greek, and Armenian heritage.
Stop at the unique Bulgarian Iron Church, built entirely from prefabricated cast iron shipped from Vienna in the 19th century.
The tour concludes at the iconic Greek Orthodox College, known as the Red School, one of Istanbul’s most impressive landmarks overlooking the Golden Horn.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Chora Museum skip the line ticketTekfur Palace skip the line ticketAyazma Church visitBulgarian Iron Church visitGreek Orthodox College (Red School) visitGreek Orthodox Patriarchate visitProfessional English-speaking live guide3–3.5 hours guided walking tour
  • Food and drinksHotel pick-up & drop-offPersonal expenses

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