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Istanbul: Galata District Walking Tour

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₹ 9,248 per adult

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Discover Galata, a social and cultural hub steeped in history and awash with numerous picturesque sites, on this guided walking tour in Istanbul.

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Duration 5.5 hour

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Live tour guide

English,German,Italian,Spanish,Portuguese

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Details on this Activity

Itinerary

Meet at the bustling Tunel Funicular Beyoglu Station, one of the endpoints for the historic Tunel Funicular Line, one of the world's oldest underground railways still in use today. Then walk through the Beyoglu Cultural Route, renowned for its rich history, diverse culture, and artistic ambiance. Wander through the busy streets and soak up the sights, sounds, smells, and more. Spy vendors selling their wares, locals going to and fro on their daily commute, and witness the energetic atmosphere of the area. Then head to the area’s focal point, Galata Tower. Considered one of the symbols of Istanbul, this historic monument was also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2013. It is thought to be one of the oldest towers in the world, dating back to 500 AD. Next up you’ll pass by the Camondo Stairs, an art deco-style pedestrian stairwell that is eye-catching for its ribbon-like design. Snap some photos by the stylish steps before heading to Galata Bridge. This iconic bridge that spans the Golden Horn is a central part of Galata, featuring in numerous Turkish literature, poems, theater, novels, and more. Cross the bridge and take photos of the view before taking the tram to Fener. Once there, explore two of Istanbul’s oldest neighborhoods, Fener and Balat, checking out the colorful streets, and historic houses, and catching glimpses of the local life and atmosphere before heading to the Spice Bazaar, where you’ll wander around the bustling aisles before ending the tour.

Highlights

Explore the social and cultural hub of Galata
Visit the iconic medieval stone tower known as the Galata Tower
Snap photos of the picturesque Camondo Stairs
Last-minute booking is available for the meeting point option
Stroll around the historic neighborhoods of Fener and Balat

Know before you go

For travelers joining the afternoon tour, the itinerary mentioned in the description will be reversed, meeting in Eminonu and ending in Taksim Square Please be advised that the Galata Tower is closed for maintenance until May 1st. However, the Galata Walking Tour will continue as planned, showcasing alternative enchanting attractions such as the Galata Bridge, Spice Bazaar, Fener, Balat, and more.

Includes


Tour guide Tram tickets Drinking water

Reviews from other travelers

GetYourGuide traveler - Greece

5 /5

(Written on 2023-09-17)

We had a lovely 4h tour with a magnificent guide (ask for Muhammed) who took us to all the must-see places nearby the Galata tower. The guide creates a friendly, personal experience that completely ta (Read More)kes the tour to a new, elevated level. He comes with great knowledge of the history behind the places and will provide a thorough overview of the sightseeings. He is great to chat with and will gladly answer questions, even provide advices for things you would be interested to look/ buy etc. Very nice experience and would definitely recommend it.

Rafi - Spain

5 /5

(Written on 2023-12-09)

Very good tour. The guide, Alejandro, exceptional. Friendly and adapting to the rhythm of the group. Very pleasant morning.

GetYourGuide traveler - Mexico

5 /5

(Written on 2023-07-09)

Todo de primera. Excelente guía

Laura - Paraguay

5 /5

(Written on 2023-06-24)

The tour was very good. our guide Cinar very well prepared and friendly. all excellent!

Christie - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2023-07-29)

The tour was amazing and our guide Hamit was very knowledgeable. He explained the history behind the sites and churches we visited extensively. He provided so much interesting background information. (Read More)We didn’t want the day to end!

Carlos - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2023-10-25)

Thanks to Ina, it was a very insightful and informative tour. She took us on a long walk to places we otherwise would not have never seen in Istanbul. And was very helpful giving us instructions on ho (Read More)w to get back to our hotel. Very important to wear comfortable walking shoes with good support. You will burn a lot of calories on this tour.

Nirasha - South Africa

5 /5

(Written on 2023-07-15)

Such a culture rich tour packed into just a few hours. Çinar, our guide was knowledgeable, was thorough with all aspects of the tour, included some additional facts and stops that we didn't know about (Read More), and even took photos for us. She was able to answer questions we had. There were 2 other ladies in our small group whom she spoke in Spanish to. It's great to have a guide knowing multiple languages. The day overall was lovely and we really enjoyed it.

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