Kariye Museum (Chora Church) Tours and Tickets

See top attractions in Istanbul by land and boat on a full-day tour. See ancient Byzantine walls, Chora Church, Topkapi Gate, and Yedikule Fortress (Fortress of Seven Towers). Then cruise along the Bosphorous River and around the Golden Horn, taking in sweeping views of this historic city and waterway.

Get beyond the tourist sites in Istanbul with a full-day, private tour that combines iconic destinations with atmospheric neighborhoods often overlooked by visitors. Explore a historic university and a series of Christian landmarks, old city walls and a Byzantine prison. Soak up the city's rich history at an Ottoman mosque and the Chora Museum, whose vivid Byzantine mosaics depict early Christianity. See a palace and a 15th-century synagogue gate, Panagia Blachernae Church and a bustling street full of small shops and stalls stocked with local handicrafts and souvenirs.

Delve into Istanbul's Byzantine history on this 8-hour tour of the Golden Horn from Istanbul. Beginning with a ferry ride that covers both sides of the legendary waterway, straddled by the famous Galata Bridge, you'll stroll beside what remains of the 4th-century Walls of Constantinople, visit the hilltop perch of the mighty Palace of the Porphyrogenitus, and marvel at the Church of Cora, a magnificent example of early Christian architecture. See, too, the historic districts of Balat and Fener. Small-group tour limited to eight participants.

Istanbul is the world's only city that lies on two continents and this full-day small-group tour takes in the highlights of both the European and Asian sides. Explore the vibrant Spice Bazaar, cruise along the Bosphorus, tour the Ottoman-era Beylerbeyi Palace, and take in the views from Camlica Hill, Istanbul's highest point.

Go back in time to the Byzantine times when Istanbul was Constantinople and enjoy an 8-hour small-group guided tour of monasteries and churches. On this tour, uncover the impressive history of Christian sanctuaries that peaked during the reign of the Byzantine Empire. Visit Kariye Museum, once Chora Church, and ogle its frescoes and mosaics. See mosques converted from churches such as Pammakaristos and Pantocrator. Immerse with your guide to discover the history of palatial remains plus enjoy lunch included on this tour. Numbers on this small-group tour are limited to 15 people for a more intimate experience.

Experience the highlights of Istanbul on a private full-day tour with a guide. Travel through the city in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with onboard WiFi to stay connected throughout the day. Visit Suleymaniye Mosque, the Chora Museum, the Spice Bazaar, the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, and the Grand Bazaar.

Enjoy a full-day Istanbul tour that takes in important sites around the Eyüp District, Pierre Loti Hill, the Golden Horn and more. See the Eyüp Sultan Mosque, the Chora Church (Kariye Museum), the Ecumencial Orthodox Patriarchate (aka Church of St George) and Suleymaniye Mosque as your informative guide shares the history of these Byzantine and Ottoman era monuments. Take in views of the Golden Horn from Pierre Loti Hill, and walk through the historic Fener and Balat districts, before ending the day at the Egyptian Spice Bazaar.

6 Days and 5 Nights Istanbul Package Holiday.Explore best of Istanbul. Visiting to Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Dolmabahçe Palace, Spice Bazaar. Cruise along the Bosphorus  and enjoy lunch with beautiful panoramic views on the top of Camlica Hill.

Explore the Eastern Orthodox Christian sites of Istanbul, known in Byzantine times as Constantinople, on this 3-hour tour with a knowledgeable guide. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, visit the Orthodox Patriarchate in the beautiful Church of St George, and check out other richly gilded places of worship including the Church of St Mary of the Mongols, and Chora Church, famous for its glittering Byzantine mosaics and frescoes. View the art and saintly treasures at each church, while learning about Constantinople's tangled religious history from your informative guide. Ideal for history buffs.

See Istanbul on a half-day tour that includes a boat cruise on the Bosphorous River, and a cable car ride up Pierre Loti Hill. You'll also learn about the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires as you take in the walls of Constantinople, Chora Church, Topkapi Palace, and Yedikule Fortress (Fortress of Seven Towers).

Private Tour: Secret Beauties of Istanbul Tour . Chora Museum, Underground Cistern, Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar, The Museum of Turkish & Islamic Arts

Explore Istanbul like generations of Turks - by boat and on foot - with a 6-hour tour of two historic, atmospheric neighborhoods. Navigate the Golden Horn on a 30-minute trip from Karaköy to Fener in a fishing boat, and take sweeping views of the the city from the water. Follow your guide through Fener and Balat's colorful streets, and see narrow lanes lined with traditional houses. Visit Orthodox sites, a classic local coffee house and see the Byzantine art at the Chora Museum before returning to your hotel.