Istanbul multiculturelle : Tour de Galata - Fener et Balat - Corne d'Or en ferry

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Galata Tower

   We will see great Istanbul panorama from top of this tower. One of the city’s most distinctive sights, this great fortification dating back to 1348 was erected by Genoese Italians.

   1 heure•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

   Museum of Turkish Jews, where artifacts chronicling the history of Jewish people in Turkey, plus an art gallery & synagogue. Great to understand the history of Jewish people in Turkey

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

3. 3

   Elegant set of 19th-century art nouveau stairs en route to the Galata Tower, popular for photos.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

4. 4

   In the Ottoman era, Beyoğlu (then known as Pera)

   In the Ottoman era, Beyoğlu (then known as Pera) was the European Quarter of Istanbul. Home to embassies and trading centers, as well as fine 19th-century, Parisian-style apartment houses.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

5. 5

   Galata Bridge

   Bascule bridge that spans the Golden Horn provides both a real and symbolic link between two important parts of Istanbul.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

6. 6

   Golden Horn

   Halic (Golden Horn) means inlet in English separates the old and new sections of Istanbul. The views of this water body is magnificent, especially at dawn or dusk

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

7. 7

   Ecumenical Patriarchate

   Ecumenical Patriarchate is recognized as the spiritual center (basically the “Vatican”) of the Eastern Orthodox Christians.

   15 minutes•Entrée libre

8. 8

   Colorful streets of Fener and Balat await you. One could describe the combined neighborhoods of Ayvansaray, Balat, and Fener as a miniature chronicle of the Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern times. These streets have hosted the most influential of empires along with their monuments

   housed a mosaic of communities.

   1 heure•Entrée libre

9. 9

   Balat

   This is a curious, neo-Gothic white-painted church and interestingly made up from cast iron sections. Built or should say “cast” in Vienna in 1896 and carted all the way to Istanbul.

   15 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

10. 10

    Viaport Marina

    Very emotional and spiritual place.

    10 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

11. 11

    Istanbul City Walls

    The walls of Constantinople were the greatest fortifications of the medieval age. With various towers and gates, large sections still stand more or less intact today.

    Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

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    The historical city of Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents, was the capital of three great empires

    Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire.

    Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

13. 13

    Karaköy is one of the oldest and most historic districts of the city, and is today an important commercial center and transport hub.

    Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

14. 14

    Viaport Marina

    Istanbul

    Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

Point de rendez-vous

Meet your guide in front of (outside) ANEMON KOLEKSİYON GALATA HOTEL, located right next to Galata Tower. Your guide will be wearing a tour guide badge and will be easy to spot.

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

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
• IF ALL INCLUSIVE OPTION IS NOT SELECTED: Galata Tower entry fee (30 EUR pp) is not included in the tour price.
• Not stroller accessible
• There is a moderate amount of walking involved
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• ⚠️ Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the activity starts as finding a taxi and traffic congestion are always a problem. The tour starts on time as it is a shared tour with other participants.

Annulation et remboursement

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