From the Taksim Square to the Galata Bridge

Welcome to Istanbul Dear Walkers!
 
In this tour while we are walking we will be able to talk the Turkish Local Culture and Turkish Cuisine Culture and the culture of non-muslim minorities of the area.

Our 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. 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. 

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

Itinerary:

• Taksim Square and Istiklal(Indepency Monument)
• Taksim Mosque (inside if available)
• İstiklâl Street
• Nostalgic Tram and the 2nd oldest Funicular of the World
• French, Greek, Dutch, Swedish and Russian Consulates
• Galatasaray School
• Yenikapı Dervish Lodge (outside)
• Galata Tower
• Galata Bankers Street
• St Antuan Church (inside)
• Neve Shalom Synagogue (outside)
• Kamondo Stairs
• Galata Old City Walls
• View point on Golden Horn River and Galata Bridge

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 2,5 km of walking. 

• at the end of the tour, you are expected to tip the guide minimum 10 Euros or 300 liras per person. 
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• For church and mosque visits modest clothing is highly advised. (Covering your shoulders&knees, and not wearing short shorts and sleeveless shirts)