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Hidden Gems of the Istanbul: From Galata Tower to Balat

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À propos de cette activité

Let's have an incredible journey around Istanbul's colorful streets! We will walk along the Golden Horn from the Galata Tower, through the backstreets of Galata and Karaköy, the Kamondo Stairs, one of the most spectacular staircases in Old Istanbul, and the SALT GALATA building, one of the oldest banks, to Balat and Fener, two colorful neighborhoods on the Golden Horn's old residential side. We will visit the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople (St. George), which is still regarded the center of faith for Orthodox Christians, as well as explore the colorful staircases, bright wooden Ottoman mansions, the Iron Church (Sveti Stefan), and Balat's medieval lanes. Then we'll take a boat to Karaköy to visit the Golden Horn, a mythical stretch of the Bosphorus. Accompanied by a professional tourist guide, we will learn about Istanbul's full history and the locations we will visit, including exclusive admission chances and the ability to purchase tickets without waiting in line.

Points forts

    Ce qui est inclus

    • Donations for Churches
    • All Taxes
    • Professional English Speaking Guide
    • Transportation by Ferry
    • Free Tasting For Drinks and Dessert

    Non inclus

    • Gratuities
    • Galata Tower Entry Ticket

    Itinéraire

    1. Galata Tower

      onsidered among the oldest towers in the world and one of the symbols of İstanbul, Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi) was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2013. Galata Tower, one of the most important structures that make up the silhouette of İstanbul, was used as a long-term fire watchtower and was named Galata Fire Tower.

      45 minutesEntrée non incluseVoir sur la carte

    2. The Camondo Stairs

      The Camondo Stairs are Art Nouveau-style stairs in the Galata district of Istanbul, Turkey. The stairs, completed in the 1850s, were built by the House of Camondo.

      15 minutesEntrée incluse

    3. Salt Galata houses the Salt Research Gregory Michael Kiez Hall, a specialized library

      the Salt Research Ferit F. Şahenk Hall, which researchers can use upon registration; the Auditorium, where talks and conferences are organized; and exhibition and event spaces. Salt Galata also hosts a permanent exhibition that sheds light on the 145-year history of the institution with documents from the Ottoman Bank Museum Collection.

      20 minutesEntrée incluse

    4. We will take our ferry.

      20 minutesEntrée incluse

    5. Patriarchal Church of St. George

      The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

      The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is one of the fifteen to seventeen autocephalous churches that together compose the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is headed by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.

      30 minutesEntrée incluseVoir sur la carte

    6. Balat promises you a nice day with its cute cafes, colorful streets and houses that smell of history.

      15 minutesEntrée incluse

    7. Viaport Marina

      Balat, which has a rich Byzantine heritage, is an old Jewish neighborhood and still has a large Jewish population. In addition, the Sephardim, who were exiled from Spain in the 15th century, settled in Balat. Most of the houses in Balat, which is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and some of which have been restored, were wooden before the 18th and 19th centuries. However, due to the many fires that broke out here, most of the wooden buildings were burned down and masonry buildings were then preferred. There are very few single-story buildings and the houses are usually built in twos or threes.

      20 minutesEntrée incluseVoir sur la carte

    8. Viaport Marina

      The Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, also known as the Bulgarian Iron Church, is a Bulgarian Orthodox church in Balat, Istanbul, Turkey. It is famous for being made of prefabricated cast iron elements in the Neo-Byzantine style. The church belongs to the Bulgarian Christian minority in the city.

      25 minutesEntrée incluseVoir sur la carte

    9. We'll watch the European and Anatolian sides of Istanbul from the estuary. We will discover the magnificent view of Istanbul on the magnificent waters of the sea.

      20 minutesEntrée incluse

    10. Viaport Marina

      One of the oldest bazaar in istanbul. We will taste turkish dessert and drinks free.

      30 minutesEntrée incluseVoir sur la carte

    Point de rendez-vous

    We will meet front of the Tünel Station of Beyoğlu.

    La carte montre Istanbul. Le point de rendez-vous exact est l'adresse ci-dessus.Ouvrir une carte plus grande

    Prise en charge

    • Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

    Dépose

    • We will end at the Spicy Bazaar.

    À savoir avant de partir

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Annulation et remboursement

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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    Proposé par
    Emrullah Cansu
    Code produit
    445276P1

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