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3 hours
Mobile ticket
You will get a lot of information about walls of history and Istanbul city between Sea of Marmara and Golden horn all the way 7 km land side city walls.
You may climb up on the walls to see nice view and taking lovely pictures . The perspective of Byzantine and ottoman’s history and culture in 3 hours that might be interesting for you .
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Your guide is going to pick you up from hotel and drop off hotel
Tekfur Sarayi
Palace of the Porphyrogenitus ( old name )
Tickets
Hotel pick up and drop off
Hotel Temiz
Topcekenler Sok. 15, Istanbul Turkiye
TOP Hotel Aygun Plaza
Le Martin Cad 53 55, Istanbul Turkiye
Grand S Hotel
Yavuz Selim Mah. Yavuz Selim Cad. No:20, Istanbul Turkiye
My Mira City Spa Hotel
Yavuz Selim Mahallesi, Mehmetcik Sokak No: 17/1 Istanbul Turkiye
Litros Hotel & Spa
Yavuz Selim Cd. No:28/32A, Yavuz Selim Mah. Istanbul Turkiye
Nova Hotel
KazIm Karabekir Cd., Altıntepsi Mah. Istanbul Turkiye
Pickup included
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
R2414KGellenp,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Emre was very knowledgeable with the Turkish history and was able to enlightened us really well and he was very patient with us and a very safe driver. He is very reliable and punctual.
moeh347,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The experience was very good. We did alot of site seeing and got to see the old Turkey as well as the New Turkey. Our tour guide was very friendly and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants explore Turkey.
N9677TVanitac,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Emre was our guide for a private tour of the walls of Istanbul. He used our names and was very pleasant. His car was clean, modern and very comfortable. Emre knew so much history about the history of Turkey and was really responsive to our questions. Emre also took us to the Chora Museum. This was a highlight for me. I love old buildings and art. We drank Turkish tea together and chatted about history and life. It felt like we made friends in Turkey. We would definitely use this service again. We enjoyed our time so much with Emre. We also used his services to drive us to the airport the next day.














th3k0822,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My wife and I recently joined the Walls of Byzantine and Palace of the Porphyrogenitus tour in Istanbul, and we were fortunate to have Emre as our guide. Since we were the only participants that day, the experience felt like a private tour, and Emre made it truly exceptional. • Historical Expertise: Emre’s deep knowledge of Byzantine history and the palace’s significance brought the ancient structures vividly to life. He explained not only their defensive and architectural importance but also their enduring cultural meaning. • Professionalism & Organization: The tour was perfectly paced, with time for walking, photos, and reflection. Emre ensured we were comfortable throughout and tailored the experience to our interests. • Engagement & Interaction: With just the two of us, Emre created a highly personalized atmosphere. He welcomed our questions and adjusted his explanations to match our curiosity, making the tour feel like a dialogue rather than a script. • Warmth & Personality: Beyond his expertise, Emre’s humor and approachable manner made the day enjoyable. His enthusiasm was contagious, and his storytelling transformed stone walls and ruins into living history. By the end of the tour, we didn’t just see the Byzantine walls and palace—we understood their role in shaping Istanbul’s identity. For anyone seeking a meaningful, well-organized, and enriching experience, we highly recommend booking this tour with Emre.




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