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New European Side Highlights - Fun Free Walking Tour!

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Greg
Registered on February 09, 2021

Hey fellow travelers, I'm Greg! I first came to Istanbul in 2013 and I've been coming back to the city on and off for about 8 years. Every time I leave I just have to come back. I'm lucky in that I've been able to travel the world for the past few years, but I've never quite found another city like Istanbul. It's an extremely special city in many ways, and I hope that during the tour you will discover the same passion for it that I have!

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

During this tour, you will discover the great and mighty city of Istanbul: Europe's largest - and one of the world's most populous - cities.

We will begin with a quick crash course on the city's history, starting over 8,000 years ago and into modern day, so that you get a broad understanding of what this city has meant to the world over thousands of years.

Then, I will show you the city through the eyes of a local, and help you navigate the layers upon layers of history. I'll show you hidden gems and secret symbols hidden in the city's architecture while highlighting some of the main sites on the city's European side. 

By the end of the tour, you will be full of fun facts and bar trivia and you will have fallen in love with the city!



Where will we go? 

  • Karaköy, including an optional tasty treat (start of the tour)
  • Galata Bridge
  • World's second oldest subway 
  • Banking street and the Ottoman Central Bank
  • Camondo stairs
  • Galata Tower
  • Beyoglu backstreets and hidden passages (with a stop for Turkish coffee)
  • Pera Palace Hotel
  • Optional end to the tour: rooftop cocktail at sunset


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  • Meeting point:
    Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Kemankeş C...
    Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Kemankeş Cd. No:29, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
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    I'll be in front of Karakoy Gulluoglu with blonde hair and a black backpack.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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cennet 24 Aug 2021
İstanbul

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Travelled alone - Aug 2021
I would never think that I will have such amazing time during the tour. Greg is an İstanbul lover and he reflects it to you. He covers a brief history of the city as a start and gives interesting facts during the tour. If you just got in the city and haven't seen Beyoğlu yet, Greg's tour is a great start(he even gives recommendations where to do what). If you have already seen Beyoglu, Greg's tour is great because he shows you hidden corners and facts.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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