The Byzantine Empire History Private Tour in Istanbul
Overview
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 of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: The Byzantine Empire Tour of the Old City
Explore the Sultanahmet Old City and discover the history of the Byzantine Empire. See the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia (outside only), and more.
3-hour: Old City & Hagia Sophia
Visit the Hagia Sophia Mosque, explore the Sultanahmet Old City and discover the history of the Byzantine Empire. See the ancient Hippodrome and more highlights.
4-hour: Old City, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern
Visit the Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, explore the Sultanahmet Old City and discover the history of the Byzantine Empire, including the ancient Hippodrome.
What's Included
- - (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
- The Byzantine Empire History Private Walking Tour of Istanbul’s Old City -
- Skip-the-line tickets to Basilica Cistern (5-hour option only)
- History Expert-Guide who fluent in the language of your choice
- Free admission to Hagia Sophia (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Basilica Cistern (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Meeting Location
Divanyolu Caddesi
Alemdar, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
World Heritage Center Hotel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hour 50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Byzantine Empire History Private Tour in Istanbul?
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Activity code: C-270904P300
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- - (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.
- The Byzantine Empire History Private Walking Tour of Istanbul’s Old City -.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Basilica Cistern (5-hour option only).
- History Expert-Guide who fluent in the language of your choice.
- Free admission to Hagia Sophia (in 2-hour option).
- Skip-the-line tickets to Basilica Cistern (in 2 and 3-hour options).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Byzantine Empire History Private Tour in Istanbul is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Byzantine Empire History Private Tour in Istanbul will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- - (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
- The Byzantine Empire History Private Walking Tour of Istanbul’s Old City -
- Skip-the-line tickets to Basilica Cistern (5-hour option only)
- History Expert-Guide who fluent in the language of your choice
- Free admission to Hagia Sophia (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Basilica Cistern (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
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