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Balat Chora Mosque and Tekfur Palace Tour
Istanbul
À propos
This walking tour offers a unique combination of Istanbul’s hidden cultural gems and iconic historical landmarks in just a few hours. Unlike standard city tours, we explore the authentic streets of Balat, known for its colorful houses and local life, before discovering the breathtaking mosaics of Chora Mosque and the rarely visited Tekfur Palace.
With a professional licensed guide, you’ll gain deep historical insights and local stories that bring each location to life. This experience is ideal for culture lovers, photographers, and travelers who want to explore beyond the typical tourist routes.
Culture & history lovers First-time visitors Travelers with limited time Photography enthusiast...
Points forts
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Chora Museums Skip The Line Ticket
Professional English-speaking Live Guide
Tekfur Palace Skip The Line Ticket
Visite guidée à pied de 3 heures
Nourriture et boissons
Prise en charge et retour à l'hôtel
dépenses personnelles
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Cafe Naftalin K
Please be ready at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Your guide will be waiting in front of Naftalin Cafe holding a flag for easy recognition.
Retour
Informations importantes
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Les nourrissons doivent s’asseoir sur les genoux d’un adulte
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Adapté à tous les niveaux de condition physique
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Moderate walking required (cobblestone streets and slopes)
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Dress modestly for mosque visit (shoulders & knees covered)
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Le circuit fonctionne dans toutes les conditions météorologiques
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This is a walking tour with uneven streets and slopes
Politique d'annulation
Pour un remboursement complet, annulez au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de départ prévue.
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Pour un remboursement complet, vous devez annuler au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience.
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Les délais limites sont basés sur l'heure locale de l'expérience.
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Si vous annulez moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience, le montant que vous avez payé ne sera pas remboursé.
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Cette expérience nécessite un nombre minimum de voyageurs. Si elle est annulée parce que le minimum n'est pas atteint, on vous proposera une autre date/expérience ou un remboursement intégral.
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Toute modification effectuée moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience ne sera pas acceptée.
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This walking tour offers a unique combination of Istanbul’s hidden cultural gems and iconic historical landmarks in just a few hours. Unlike standard city tours, we explore the authentic streets of Balat, known for its colorful houses and local life, before discovering the breathtaking mosaics of Chora Mosque and the rarely visited Tekfur Palace.
With a professional licensed guide, you’ll gain deep historical insights and local stories that bring each location to life. This experience is ideal for culture lovers, photographers, and travelers who want to explore beyond the typical tourist routes.
Culture & history lovers First-time visitors Travelers with limited time Photography enthusiast...
Points forts
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Chora Museums Skip The Line Ticket
Professional English-speaking Live Guide
Tekfur Palace Skip The Line Ticket
Visite guidée à pied de 3 heures
Nourriture et boissons
Prise en charge et retour à l'hôtel
dépenses personnelles
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Cafe Naftalin K
Please be ready at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Your guide will be waiting in front of Naftalin Cafe holding a flag for easy recognition.
Retour
Itinéraire
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Peau
Balat is one of Istanbul’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods, known for its colorful houses, narrow cobblestone streets, and rich multicultural heritage. Historically home to Jewish, Greek, and Armenian communities during the Ottoman period, Balat offers a unique blend of cultures, architecture, and local life. Today, it is one of the most photogenic and authentic districts in the city.
30 minutes
2
Musée de Chora
Kariye Camii, originally known as the Church of Chora, is one of the finest examples of Byzantine art in the world. Famous for its breathtaking mosaics and frescoes, the structure dates back to the 4th century and reflects the artistic and religious richness of the Byzantine Empire. Over the centuries, it has served as a church, museum, and mosque, making it a symbol of Istanbul’s layered history.
1 heure
3
Palais de Tekfur
Tekfur Sarayı is the last remaining part of the Byzantine Blachernae Palace complex and one of the few surviving imperial palaces in Istanbul. Dating back to the 13th century, it once hosted Byzantine emperors. Today, it stands as a rare example of late Byzantine architecture and offers insight into imperial life, later Ottoman use, and modern restoration efforts.