Turkey · Walking Tours

Full-Day Walking Tour of Istanbul's Byzantine Landmarks

1 Day Round trip from Alemdar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the Basilica Cistern, a 6th-century underground reservoir
02 Explore Chora Museum and admire its unique mosaics and frescoes
03 Walk along the historic Theodosian Walls reinforced by Theodosius II
04 Visit the Palace of Porphyrogenitus, one of the best-preserved Byzantine palaces in the city

Explore Istanbul on a full-day walking tour through some of the city's most remarkable Byzantine landmarks. Visit the Basilica Cistern, a 6th-century underground reservoir, admire the unique mosaics and frescoes of Chora Museum, walk along the historic Theodosian Walls, and see the Palace of Porphyrogenitus, one of the best-preserved Byzantine palaces in the city.

Explore Istanbul on a full-day walking tour through some of the city's most remarkable Byzantine landmarks.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Byzantine Landmarks of Istanbul

Start the tour at the Basilica Cistern, a 6th-century underground water reservoir, along with your Istanbul tour guide.
Head to Chora Museum, which was a church built during the Byzantine period and converted into a mosque after the Turkish invasion. It is now a museum known for its unique mosaics and frescoes.
Walk to the city walls reinforced by Theodosius II.
Continue to the Palace of Porphyrogenitus, the best-preserved of the three Byzantine palaces that have survived in the city.

The route