Walk Along the Divan Yolu
Walk Along the Divan Yolu
The Divan Yolu is an ancient road scattered with a diversity of historical and architectural relics from the Ottoman, Roman, and Byzantine eras. Explore this culturally rich area led by an expert English-speaking guide.
Duration: 4 Hours
Live Guide: English
Pick-up Services: Pick up is availabe from centrally located hotels.
Highlights
- Walk along the famous Divan Yolu and discover a collage of relics left over from bygone civilizations
Full Description
The Divan Yolu was the "Road to the Imperial Council" during Ottoman times. In the Byzantine period it was the Mese Street, the main boulevard leading from the city center on Seraglio Point to the Porta Auera 'The Golden Gate' where it met the Via Ignatia; the road to Rome. We start by a tall marble shaft called the Million, which still stands, at the beginning of Divan Yolu. We continue our walk and see some of Ottoman sultans' Mausoleums, Mosques, medreses -schools- Roman forums, Byzantine monuments such as Cemberlitas (The Burnt Column) and the remains of the Theodosian Arc d'Triumph.
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Includes
- Entrance fees
- Professional Guidance in English
- Pick up Service from centrally located hotels.
- Refreshments
Meeting point
Pick up is availabe from centrally located hotels.
Location
Know Before You Go
- This tour is only available on Mondays
About your Host
Istanbul Walks is Tour Operator that organises Daily City Tours and Walking Tours in Istanbul and Turkey with its company owned vehicles. We are licensed as “A Group No 6174” from the ministry of Culture and Tourism...
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