🏨 Istanbul Shore Excursion: Private Full-Day Jewish Heritage of Istanbul Tour Activity

Istanbul Shore Excursion: Private Full-Day Jewish Heritage of Istanbul Tour

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From $195.35

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 7 hours

Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Leave your cruise ship at Istanbul port and explore the city’s rich Jewish heritage on this full-day private shore excursion. Hear how exiled Sephardic Jews (those of Spanish origin) were welcomed into the city in 1492, and discover the history, landmarks and districts that the Jewish community has held dear ever since. See inside four iconic synagogues, experience the colorful old Jewish district of Balat; visit the Jewish Museum of History, and admire the views from the Galata Tower. This private excursion ensures full attention from the guide.

What's Included

Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy

Port pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Transport by private, air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

Entrance Fees

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
CHILD: Age: 5 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Askenazi Synagogue

Meet your private guide at the port and board your air-conditioned minivan to begin your full-day shore excursion of the city’s Jewish heritage. Head first for the old Jewish neighborhood of Karaköy and its Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue. Founded in 1900 and known as the Austrian Temple, the building is Istanbul’s only working synagogue for Ashkenazi Jews. After viewing its ornate interior, visit the nearby, 1950s-built Neve Shalom, the city’s largest synagogue for Sephardic Jews. Next, cross the Golden Horn to the traditional Jewish area of Balat. Along the way, call at the Ahrida Synagogue, the city’s oldest synagogue, that dates way back to the 1430s.

Enjoy stunning views of the city from the 14th-century Galata Tower and then visit the Jewish Museum of Turkey, formerly the Zülfaris Museum.

Finish in Ortaköy, the site of the Sephardic Jews’ first landings in the 15th century. Please note: the order of activities as described above may be subject to change on the day of your tour.

7 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

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