Istiklal Street and Galata Full Day Walking Tour with Lunch


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From $250.00

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Istanbul, Istanbul

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Join us on a walking tour to explore Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, and the historic neighbourhood of Galata. Our tour begins in the heart of Istanbul - the Taksim Square- where you meet your guide. You will stroll on the exiting little side streets of Istiklal Street, sit in one of the intriguing coffee shops and talk with your guide, see the amazing Embassy buildings, visit Armenian and Romaic churches, ancient districts, impressive walkways and much more.


What's Included

English speaking licenced & professional guiding

Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Lunch

What's Not Included

Drinks

Personal Expenses


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
  • CHILD: Age: 3 - 6
  • ADULT: Age: 7 - 80

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 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.

What To Expect

Istiklal Caddesi
Our tour stars with picking you up from your hotel and head to famous İstiklal Avenue. In Taksim Square where your guide will take you on a walking tour of all the main attractions including Istiklal Street, which is one of the most popular streets in the city for locals and tourists. It is full of small boutique shops, big international stores, embassies, luxury hotels, apartment buildings, churches, museums and more, so it will be an interesting walk with lots to see! There are also many restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs. At night, Istiklal Street is one of the busiest spots in the city.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll head to the area of Galata, at the end of Istiklal street. It is one of the most historic areas in Istanbul. Its best-known attraction is Galata Tower which was built in 1348 by the Genoese colony who lived there and called the "Tower of Christ". From that time to 1453, when Constantinople was conquered by the Ottomans, Galata was mostly inhabited by Genoese and Venetian Catholics, as well as some Greek, Armenian and Jewish families. Your guide will take you around Galata to see the churches, synagogues, hospitals, bank buildings and ancient walls that have stood there for hundreds of years. There are lots of fascinating stories, myths and legends told about the area as well.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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