Original Istanbul Jewish Heritage Tour.

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

Become immersed in the cultural legacies and history of the Jewish communities of Istanbul on this special Jewish heritage tour. Our tour includes a deep understanding of the story of the Jewish population in Istanbul with the lead of Sephardic Jewish guide.Since our guide is also one of the member of Jewish community ,he has deep understanding about the Jewish Heritage of Istanbul.None of your questions will remain unanswered.He will explain every detail of Jewish Heritage of Istanbul.

What's Included

Private transportation
Lunch
Admission fee

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ahrida Synagogue

    Located in Balat near the Golden Horn, built by Jews of Ohri (Macedonia) more than 550 years ago and recently renovated during the Quincentennial Celebrations in 1992, the Ahrida Synagogue is known foremost by its boat-shaped bimah.Our Sephardic Jewish guide will explain the synagogue in detail and answer all your questions about Jewish Heritage in Istanbul.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews

    Jews played an important part in the development of Istanbul. During the Ottoman Empire, Turkey was once home to as many 500,000 Jews. The Quincentennial Foundation was formed in 1992 to commemorate 500 years of Sephardic Jewish-Turkish relations. The museum located at Neve Shalom Synagogue. Our guide who is also Sephardic Jewish will accompany you during the tour and explain every detail about the Jewish museum.

    1 minute • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Askenazi Synagogue

    Ashkenazi Jews emigrated from Europe to the Ottoman territories at the end of the 14th century. The Ashkenazi synagogue was built by Ashkenazi Jews from Austria in 1909 and remains in active use to this day.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Binbirdirek

    Binbirdirek district is the most famous tourist attraction of Istanbul.We will briefly see the area and have lunch on a teras restaurant which has a breathtaking view of Istanbul.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Beth Yaakov Synagogue

    Beth Yaakov synagogue is located in the Asian side of Istanbul.It was built in 1878.The district is called Kuzguncuk.Although Jewish community from Kuzguncuk district moved to other part of Istanbul they regularly come to this synagogue for sabbath worship.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

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