Walking Tour from Taksim to Galata: Discover Istanbul's Heart

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Taksim Square

  Taksim Square is Istanbul’s central public hub, known for its cultural significance, historic monuments, and role in political demonstrations.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Hagia Triada Church

  The Hagia Triada Church (Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity) is a prominent 19th-century church near Taksim Square in Istanbul, known for its grand domes, twin bell towers, and its status as one of the largest Greek Orthodox churches in the city.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Rumeli Han (Pass by)

  Rumeli Han is a historic multi-story building on Istanbul’s İstiklal Avenue, built in the early 20th century, known for its neoclassical architecture and long-standing role as a hub for artists, theaters, and cultural life.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Cicek Pasaji

  The Flower Passage (Çiçek Pasajı) is a historic and ornate arcade on İstiklal Avenue in Istanbul, famous for its lively restaurants and taverns, and originally built in 1876 as a theater before becoming a flower market and social hotspot.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Avrupa Pasaji

  Avrupa Pasajı (European Passage), also known as Aynalı Pasaj (Mirror Arcade), is a historic shopping arcade situated in Istanbul's Beyoğlu district, near the Galatasaray High School and the Fish Market.The passage features 22 shops spread over three floors, with a total length of 56 meters.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Beyoglu Uc Horan Armenian Church

  It is a historic Armenian Catholic church which holds cultural and historical importance as a center for the Armenian Catholic community in Istanbul.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Karakoy Balik Pazari (Pass by)

  The Fish Market in Istiklal Street, Istanbul, is a historic and lively market just off İstiklal Avenue, near Galatasaray Square. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, it offers fresh seafood, vegetables, cheese, Turkish meze, and street food like stuffed mussels. Surrounded by eateries and historic passages, it's a must-visit spot for experiencing authentic Istanbul food culture and local daily life.

  Admission ticket free
• 6
  Passage Hazzopulo

  Hazzopulo Pasajı is a historic arcade connecting İstiklal Avenue to Meşrutiyet Avenue. Constructed between 1850 and 1871, it was commissioned by a prominent Greek merchant, often identified as M. Hacopulo, though some sources attribute its construction to other Greek bankers such as Kiriakos Ioannis Hatzopoulos or Yorgo Zarifi Hacopulo .

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Galatasaray High School (Galatasaray Lisesi) (Pass by)

  Galatasaray High School, founded in 1481 and reformed as Mekteb-i Sultani (Sultan's School) in 1868, is one of Turkey’s oldest and most prestigious schools.

  Admission ticket free
• 7
  St Antoine Catholic Church

  St. Anthony of Padua Churchis the largest Roman Catholic church in Istanbul, located on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district. Built between 1906 and 1912 in the Venetian Neo-Gothic style by architect Giulio Mongeri, the church was constructed to serve the city's Italian community, predominantly of Genoese and Venetian descent.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Galata Tower (Pass by)

  The Galata Tower is a historic medieval stone tower located in the Galata district of Istanbul, near the Golden Horn. Built in 1348 by the Genoese as part of the city’s fortifications, it originally served as a watchtower. Standing 67 meters tall, it offers panoramic views of Istanbul’s skyline, including the Bosphorus and the old city.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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