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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Accepts electronic paymentThis tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card
From the Taksim Square to the Galata Bridge
We are licensed professional tour guides in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Polish languages. We love the unique historical richness of our city of Istanbul. In our tours, we mostly give you a lot of information about the history, culture, and contemporary states of the objects we visit. You can always write to us about any special things you need during your visit in Istanbul. It could be about any how-to questions.
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Tour description
My tour begins from the heart of the city called Taksim Square and ends in the Galata Bridge.
We start by walking from Taksim Square heading to İstiklâl Street towards Galata district. On the way, we see several historical churches, mosques and synagogues.
We enjoy the great view of the Galata Tower from outside. Then we see some historical buildings from Ottoman times and the Italian Genoese era and visit the Arab Mosque which was built centuries before Istanbul was conquered by the Turks. Finally, we finish the tour at one end of the Galata Bridge in Karaköy with a great view of the Suleymaniye Mosque ahead of us.
Itinerary:
- Taksim Square
- İstiklâl Street
- Galata district
- Arab Mosque
- Galata Bankers Street
- Galata Bridge
- St Antuan Church (outside)
- Neve Shalom Synagogue (outside)
- Kamondo Stairs
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Highlights
What will we visit on this tour?
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View on mapMeeting point:Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer Cd. No:23, 344...Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer Cd. No:23, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
I will wait for you in front of the Marmara Hotel which is right opposite the Taksim Square.
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1Outside visitTaksim Mosque
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2Outside visitIstiklal Street
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3Outside visitTaksim Square
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4Outside visitSaint Antuan Church
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5Outside visitGalata Tower
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6Outside visitNeva Shalom Synagogue
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7Outside visitKamondo Stairs
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8Outside visitGalatasaray School
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9Outside visitSanta Maria Franciscan Church
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).
Tour opinions
Laura
29 Mar 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Mar 2023
Guru was serious, friendly and punctual. He wrote the night before you confirm our presence. The tour itself was good but a bit basic, we walked by the main street and he told some nice facts.
Martin
27 Mar 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Mar 2023
Ömet was very funny and very informative.
He gave us good information about area to see and tricks to negotiate in grand bazar
Kris...
26 Mar 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Mar 2023
The tour was very informative and interesting. We enjoyed it very much! Thank you!
Liza
24 Mar 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Mar 2023
It was really nice, we enjoyed the walking tour with Fatih a lot :)
Galina
02 Mar 2023
Verified booking
Travelled in family -
Mar 2023
The tour was one of the best experiences I had in Istanbul . The guide was professional, had a great English level , answered aaaaalll our questions and took the most wonderful pictures for us.
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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
Not suitable for pets.
What should you know?
Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 4 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.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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