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This morning, your guide will take you on a tour of the opulent Dolmabahce Palace on the banks of the Bosporus. Thereafter, walk to the Tunel in Karakoy and take the funicular which is the second oldest metro in the world after London, to visit Old Galata and Pera neighborhoods, which were inhabited since the Byzantine Empire. During the 19th century Ottoman Empire, the street was known as Grande Rue de Pera and the district became a center for foreigners, Levantines, Ottoman intellectuals, and western culture admirers.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our guide will meet you before the pickup time and start the tour with you from the lobby of your hotel.
Itinerary
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1Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahce Palace, built in the 19th century is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire with the last Ottoman Sultans residing there. Dolmabahçe Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Galata Tower
You can find great views of Istanbul from other places in the city. Located in the Beyoglu district where you will admire both Bosphorus and Golden Horn. It is a Genoese watchtower that still offers the best panoramic view in Istanbul.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Taksim Square
Taksim situated in Beyoğlu in the European part of Istanbul is a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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