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Travel back to the era of the Byzantine Empire with this half-day walking tour of the Galata hillside and nearby areas. Get picked up at your hotel in Istanbul with an air-conditioned vehicle, then depart for the Galata area, located at the northern shore of the majestic Golden Horn. Walk through the serene hillside, once filled with numerous orchards during the Byzantine era, and take in the gorgeous view of the Golden Horn, an inlet of water surrounded by skyscrapers and lush green forests. Check out the exterior of the Galata Tower, a medieval stone tower, and listen to stories from your guide about how the neighborhood became a Genoese colony from the 6th to the 15th century. Explore the narrow streets of Istanbul to visit famous churches and synagogues before stopping by the Camondo Steps, a famous pedestrian walkway in Banks Street that was built by the Camondo family circa 1870-1880. You'll hear more interesting stories from your guide as you drop by hospitals and schools.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Caribou Coffee Karaköy
Itinerary
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1
Karaköy Yeraltı Çarşısı Ve Geçidi.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Karaköy Füniküler
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Istiklal Caddesi
Istiklal Street (İstiklal Caddesi) is one of Istanbul’s most iconic and vibrant avenues, stretching from Taksim Square to the historic Galata Tower. Buzzing with life day and night, this pedestrian-friendly street is a cultural melting pot lined with 19th-century architecture, shops, cafés, restaurants, art galleries, and historic churches.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
İBB Casa Botter
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Roman Catholic Church of Santa Maria Draperis
Santa Maria Draperis Kilisesi (outside visit)
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Church of Saint Anthony of Padua
The Church of Saint Anthony of Padua (Sent Antuan Kilisesi) is the largest and one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Istanbul, located right on the lively Istiklal Street.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Galatasaray High School (Galatasaray Lisesi)
Galatasaray Lisesi
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Cicek Pasaji
Çiçek Pasajı (Outside visit)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Avrupa Pasaji
Avrupa Pasajı (Inside visit)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Passage Hazzopulo
Passage Hazzopulo
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Narmanli Han
Narmanlı Han
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Galata Tower
Galata Tower
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
13Kamondo Stairs
The Camondo Stairs are one of Istanbul’s hidden architectural gems, nestled in the historic Galata neighborhood. Built in the late 19th century by the influential Camondo family—a prominent Ottoman Jewish banking family—these elegant, curved stairs connect Bankalar Caddesi (Banks Street) to the upper Galata area.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
Tünel Meydanı Sok.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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