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Istanbul Modern City Walking: Taksim to Galata With Secret Passages

Istanbul, Turkey
3 hours
English

From $39.72 / person

Istanbul Modern City Walking: Taksim to Galata With Secret Passages

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This tour takes you into the heart of the modern section of Istanbul to be shown the unmistakable icons as well as the hard-to-find secret spots that make Beyoğlu so captivating.

This tour takes you into the heart of the modern section of Istanbul to be shown the unmistakable icons as well as the hard-to-find secret spots that make Beyoğlu so captivating. Veer away from the hustle and bustle of Istiklal Avenue to discover the beautiful side streets and historical passages that get missed by tourists and Turks alike. See the Pera district through a local’s eyes and learn about its cosmopolitan history. Area is also famous across Istanbul for its outstanding street food but discovering good eateries in a big city is not always easy. Not to worry, as we stroll Istiklal Avenue, your guide will point out best local eating places, cafés and bars, as well as show you the main points of interest along the way.

• Let your guide take you to the hidden backstreets and passages of Beyoğlu
• Discover the secret haunts of locals, best local eating places and bars
• Sample top-notch Beyoğlu Chocolate suggested by your guide
• Enjoy the relaxed pace of a walking tour

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Tematique Tours

Guide language:

English

What's Included

Included

Professional Guide
Small Group

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1

⭐ Beyoglu, the old European quarter of the city, is Istanbul’s bohemian quarter, full of cafes, street performers and trendy young people, was once the primary neighborhood of the foreign community as well as non-Muslim Ottoman subjects.

Taksim Square

Every great city has a central square, and Istanbul does not disappoint. Taksim square has a little bit of everything and is worth a trip to witness people and ... Read more

Taksim Gezi Park

Republic Monument

Situated at Taksim Square, the heart of modern Istanbul, commemorate the formation of the Turkish Republic in 1923

Balık Pazarı

A must see street full of amazing bars and fish meze restaurants.

Beyoğlu

Get to know the cosmopolitan culture of Istanbul on this guided walking tour. Explore the out of the beaten path of Beyoğlu neighborhood and learn where local p ... Read more

Hagia Triada Church

Beyoğlu was the primary neighborhood of the foreign community as well as non-Muslim Ottoman subjects. You will learn about how cosmopolitan the neighborhood onc ... Read more

Çiçek Pasajı

Beyoglu is famous for its "passages", or arcades – part covered and part free in the sun – abounding with shops and restaurants. The most famous of these, the Ç ... Read more

Avrupa Pasajı

Beyoglu the old European quarter of the city is Istanbul’s bohemian quarter, full of cafes, street performers and trendy young people.

Passage Hazzopulo

St Anthony of Padua

Venetian Neogotic Style largest Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul and has the largest community following its masses.

İstiklal Street

In the Ottoman era, Beyoğlu (then known as Pera) was the European Quarter of Istanbul. Home to embassies and trading centers, as well as fine 19th-century, Pari ... Read more

Pera Museum

The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews *

Beyoğlu (formerly Pera) was the primary neighborhood of the foreign community as well as non-Muslim Ottoman subjects and gradually attained an European look wit ... Read more

Galata Tower *

One of the city's most distinctive sights, this great fortification dating back to 1348 was erected by the mercantile Genoese Italians.

Kamondo Stairs

Historic Areas of Istanbul, Istanbul 34093 Turkiye

The historical city of Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents, was the capital of three great empires; Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman ... Read more

Karaköy

Karaköy is one of the oldest and most historic districts of the city, and is today an important commercial center and transport hub.

Galata köprüsü *

The bridge, which spans the two sides of the Golden Horn is an important place in the the daily life of the city.

Haliç

Halic (Golden Horn) means inlet in English separates the old and new sections of Istanbul.

Istanbul

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Meeting and Pickup

Departure point

Meet your guide in front of (outside) CAFE MARMARA, located beneath The Marmara Taksim Hotel at Taksim Square. Your guide will be wearing an official tour guide badge and will be easy to recognize.

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Additional Info

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for stroller
⚠️ Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the activity starts as finding a taxi and traffic congestion are always a problem. The tour starts on time as it is a shared tour with other participants.

Cancellation Policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 days or less before the event

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