Discover Constantinople before the Ottoman conquest in 1453. What else is there to Constantinople after you've seen Hagia Sophia? It's all along the Golden Horn with its churches, walls, gates and an entire whole medieval culture.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 12 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Starting time 9:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German
Experience
- Enjoy a local ferry along the Golden Horn zigzagging both sides of this inlet
- Climb the seventh hill of Constantinople to discover the famous Chora Church
- Walk along the famous medieval city walls of Constantinople
- Savor a local lunch in Balat which is a residential neighborhood
- Visit the Greek Orthodox Patriarchal Church in Fener to talk about non-Muslim Istanbul
- Entrance fees
- Professional guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Small-group tour (maximum 12 people)
- Walking tour
- Ferry ride along the Golden Horn
- Lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
- All required protective equipment is provided
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Prepare for the activity
Meet at the Karakoy ferry dock. This is where you will get on the Golden Horn ferry. Please make your way to Karakoy and locate the ferry dock by the water. Your guide will wait just by the exit. Looking at the sea, Galata Bridge will be on your right.
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- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Ferry ride is only 30 minutes on a public boat