Original Istanbul Jewish Heritage Tour.


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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

Become immersed in the cultural legacies and history of the Jewish communities of Istanbul on this special Jewish heritage tour. Our tour includes a deep understanding of the story of the Jewish population in Istanbul with the lead of Sephardic Jewish guide.Since our guide is also one of the member of Jewish community ,he has deep understanding about the Jewish Heritage of Istanbul.None of your questions will remain unanswered.He will explain every detail of Jewish Heritage of Istanbul.


What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Private transportation

What's Not Included

Lunch


Traveler Information

  • TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

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

Ahrida Synagogue
Located in Balat near the Golden Horn, built by Jews of Ohri (Macedonia) more than 550 years ago and recently renovated during the Quincentennial Celebrations in 1992, the Ahrida Synagogue is known foremost by its boat-shaped bimah.Our Sephardic Jewish guide will explain the synagogue in detail and answer all your questions about Jewish Heritage in Istanbul.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews
Jews played an important part in the development of Istanbul. During the Ottoman Empire, Turkey was once home to as many 500,000 Jews. The Quincentennial Foundation was formed in 1992 to commemorate 500 years of Sephardic Jewish-Turkish relations. The museum located at Neve Shalom Synagogue. Our guide who is also Sephardic Jewish will accompany you during the tour and explain every detail about the Jewish museum.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Askenazi Synagogue
Ashkenazi Jews emigrated from Europe to the Ottoman territories at the end of the 14th century. The Ashkenazi synagogue was built by Ashkenazi Jews from Austria in 1909 and remains in active use to this day.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Binbirdirek district is the most famous tourist attraction of Istanbul.We will briefly see the area and have lunch on a teras restaurant which has a breathtaking view of Istanbul.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Beth Yaakov Synagogue
Beth Yaakov synagogue is located in the Asian side of Istanbul.It was built in 1878.The district is called Kuzguncuk.Although Jewish community from Kuzguncuk district moved to other part of Istanbul they regularly come to this synagogue for sabbath worship.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included






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