Kadikoy's history, theatres and sweet shops: a self-guided audio tour

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1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This easy self-guided audio walk takes you on a journey through history. You’ll discover the heart of Kadikoy, from the end of the Ottoman period, the beginnings of the Orthodox church, to the tumultuous and positive changes wrought by a passion for all things modern and European in the 20th century.

You’ll learn how the district came out of the shadows of the old town in Sultanahmet on the other side of the bay, enter a maze of fascinating small streets where you can visit specialist Turkish sweet shops, discover the history of the saints and enter into a world of would-be revolution and intrigue. On the way, you'll learn about Turkey’s multicultural past and the people’s love of music, literature, cinema and theatre, as you immerse yourself in everyday life in contemporary Istanbul. The tour ends at the famous Bull statue of Kadikoy, the neighbourhood’s much loved mascot.

What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Üsküdar Tourist Information Kiosk

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point
Kadikoy Bull Statue

We end our tour at the Boga sculpture; a much-loved statue of a bull and Kadıköy’s unofficial mascot.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
  • Kadıköy Haldun Taner Sahnesi (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Kadıköy Haldun Taner Sahnesi.

    Admission ticket free
  • Haci Bekir (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Ali Muhiddin Haci Bekir.

    Admission ticket free
  • Armenian Church of Surp Takavor (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Armenian Church of Surp Takavor.

    Admission ticket free
  • Greek Orthodox Church of Ayia Efimia (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Greek Orthodox Church of Ayia Efimia.

    Admission ticket free
  • Merak Eden Cocuk Ilkokulu ve Anaokulu (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the BUMED MEC Moda Kindergarten and Primary School.

    Admission ticket free
  • Viktor Levi Şarap Evi (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Viktor Levi Şarap Evi.

    Admission ticket free
  • Sureyya Opera House (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Süreyya Opera House.

    Admission ticket free
  • NazIm Hikmet Kultur Merkezi (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Nâzım Hikmet Kültür Merkezi.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

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