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Istanbul: Balat, Chora Museum & Tekfur Palace Guided Walking Tour

By Ekubo Globetrek Travel Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$57 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore the colourful and historic streets of Balat with a local expert guide
Visit the magnificent Chora Museum and admire world-famous Byzantine mosaics
Discover the hidden history of Tekfur Palace, the last Byzantine palace in Istanbul
Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour through authentic areas beyond the tourist crowds
All entrance tickets included for a seamless experience
Perfect for culture lovers, photographers, and history enthusiasts
See a different side of Istanbul full of local charm and rich heritage
Small-group atmosphere with personal guiding experience

Activity location

  • Kariye Mosque
    • 18 Kariye Camii Sokağı
    • 34087, Derviş Ali, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kariye Mosque
    • 18 Kariye Camii Sokağı
    • 34087, Derviş Ali, İstanbul, Türkiye

Check availability

Guided Tour Only

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Entry Fee: Tekfur Palace entrance ticket is not included. Entry is optional and costs 10 EUR per person.
Entry Fee: Chora Museum (Kariye Mosque) entrance ticket is not included. Entry is optional and costs 20 EUR per person.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$56.97 x 1 AdultAU$56.97
Total
Price is AU$56.97

Istanbul: Balat, Chora Museum & Tekfur Palace Guided Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$130.21 x 1 AdultAU$130.21
Total
Price is AU$130.21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional licensed tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small group experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local tips and photo stops in Balat
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    Historical and cultural commentary throughout the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-line entrance to Tekfur Palace
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-line entrance to Chora Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips and service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to the meeting point

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Step away from the typical tourist attractions and discover the hidden heritage of Istanbul on this guided walking tour through the historic districts of Balat and Fener. Meeting Point – Chora Museum (Kariye Mosque) Meet your guide at 11:00 AM in front of the Chora Museum. ✨ Chora Museum Admire one of Istanbul’s most important Byzantine monuments and learn about its rich history. Tekfur Palace Visit the last surviving Byzantine imperial palace and discover its fascinating past. ⛪ Ayazma Church Explore this historic Orthodox church and its religious significance. Colourful Streets of Balat Walk through Balat’s famous streets filled with colourful houses, cafés, and local life. ⛪ Iron Church Visit the unique Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, built entirely of cast iron. Greek Orthodox College & Patriarchate See the famous Red School and the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the spiritual centre of Eastern Orthodoxy. Along the way, your guide will share stories of Istanbul’s multicultural past and Byzantine heritage.

Location

Activity location

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    Kariye Mosque
    • 18 Kariye Camii Sokağı
    • 34087, Derviş Ali, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kariye Mosque
    • 18 Kariye Camii Sokağı
    • 34087, Derviş Ali, İstanbul, Türkiye

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