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Taksim to Galata Tower via Istiklal Street

Duration: 1h and 45min
Languages: English
Guru: iWalk
Quality Verified Registered on August 30, 2021

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

Tour description

Welcome to Istanbul Dear Walkers!

Our tour begins from the heart of the city called Taksim Square and ends in the Galata Tower.
We start by walking from Taksim Square heading to İstiklâl Street towards Galata district. On the way, we see several religious buildings.
We enjoy the great view of the Galata Tower from outside. Then we see some historical buildings from Ottoman times.

We keep the number of walkers between 7-12 in our tours.  


Itinerary:

  • Taksim Square and Cumhuriyet (Republic) Monument
  • Taksim Mosque (inside if available)
  • İstiklâl Street
  • Nostalgic Tram and the 2nd oldest Funicular of the World
  • French, Greek, Dutch, Swedish, British and Russian Consulates
  • Galatasaray School
  • Galata Dervish Lodge (outside)
  • Galata Tower (outside)
  • St Antony Catholic Church (inside)
  • Neve Shalom Synagogue (outside)


Plus we will be able to show(not tasting) famed food&drink points such as 'Wet Hamburger, San Sebastian Cheesecake, İçli Köfte, Strong Turkish Coffee etc'.



Please note that;

  • it is around 2 km of walking. 


  • at the end of the tour, you are expected to tip the guide minimum 10 Euros or 400 liras per person

  • For church and mosque visits modest clothing is highly advised. (Covering your shoulders&knees, and not wearing short shorts and sleeveless shirts)


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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Gümüşsuyu, Taksim Cd. 2 B, 34437 Beyo...
    Gümüşsuyu, Taksim Cd. 2 B, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
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    I will wait for you at the entrance gate of the Taksim Mosque.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Taksim Mosque
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Istiklal Street
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Taksim Square
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Saint Antuan Church
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Galata Tower
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Neva Shalom Synagogue
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Galatasaray School
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Santa 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

188 ratings
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4.68
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4.24
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4.49
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4.56
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Kamila 20 Apr 2024
Vacenovice

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Rozhodně doporučuji tuto prohlídku, nejlépe hned první den pobytu! Průvodce byl naprosto skvělý, profesionál, ochotný, nápomocný a schopný odpovědět jakoukoliv naši otázku ať už z oblasti historie, jídla, architektury atp. Jeho výklad byl plynulý a srozumitelný a tudíž jsem mohla bez problémů překládat z angličtiny do českého jazyka bez přerušování průvodce, opakování výkladu nebo jeho návaznosti. Získali jsme spoustu informací nejenom o vzniku a historii jednotlivých památek, ale také informace o nynějším každodenním životě, turecké kultuře, tipy co ochutnat z místní turecké kuchyně, kde se dobře najíst či nakupovat za přijatelné ceny, co určitě nevynechat a navštívit atd. Byli jsme velmi spokojeni a moc jsme si tuto prohlídku užili! Moc děkujeme za úžasný zážitek!
Hector 14 Apr 2024
Málaga

Fabuloso recorrido.
Natalia 31 Mar 2024
Mainz

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Travelled in group - Mar 2024
It was a really nice tour. Our guide gave usany useful information.
Patricija 30 Mar 2024
Mali Losinj

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Onder **Onder's guide** is seriously informative! It's packed with loads of useful info that'll help visitors get a better understanding of the destination. Onder took us through hidden corners, historical landmarks, and local customs. His expertise and passion shine through every moment. **Highly recommend** Onder to anyone who wants to delve deeper into the place they're visiting. 🌟🗺️ --- Onder is seriously informative! It's packed with loads of useful info that'll help visitors get a better understanding of the destination. Onder took us through hidden corners, historical landmarks, and told us many things about Taxim and surrounding area.
Monica 29 Mar 2024
Hamburg

Verified booking
Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Very nice walk with interesting information. Guide was very nice and helpful.
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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 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.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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