At Chora Museum, you will explore one of Istanbul’s most remarkable Byzantine monuments, famous for its well-preserved mosaics and frescoes. With your private guide, you will discover the artistic and religious significance of the site while viewing scenes from the life of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.

After Chora Museum, you will enjoy a guided walk through the charming streets of Balat, one of Istanbul’s most colorful and atmospheric neighborhoods. You will see its famous colorful houses and stairways, discover the historic character of the district, and pass by some of the area’s most beautiful boutique shops and local cafés before reaching the Patriarchate. Along the way, you will also gain a sense of everyday life in Istanbul, from residential buildings and local street culture to the food and lifestyle traditions that shape the city today.

At the end of your tour, you will arrive at the Ecumenical Patriarchate and St. George Church, a site of great importance in both Christian heritage and world history. With your private guide, you will discover the cultural, religious, and historical significance of this remarkable place. If there are no visitor restrictions imposed by the administration on the day of your tour, you will visit the interior; otherwise, the site will be explained from the outside.