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Kadikoy's history, theatres and sweet shops: a self-guided audio tour

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About this activity

This easy self-guided audio walk takes you on a journey through history. You’ll discover the heart of Kadikoy, from the end of the Ottoman period, the beginnings of the Orthodox church, to the tumultuous and positive changes wrought by a passion for all things modern and European in the 20th century. You’ll learn how the district came out of the shadows of the old town in Sultanahmet on the other side of the bay, enter a maze of fascinating small streets where you can visit specialist Turkish sweet shops, discover the history of the saints and enter into a world of would-be revolution and intrigue. On the way, you'll learn about Turkey’s multicultural past and the people’s love of music, literature, cinema and theatre, as you immerse yourself in everyday life in contemporary Istanbul. The tour ends at the famous Bull statue of Kadikoy, the neighbourhood’s much loved mascot.

Highlights

    What's included

    • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
    • Lifetime access to this tour in English
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

    Not included

    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Transportation
    • Food and drink

    Itinerary

    1. Viaport Marina

      The tour passes by the Kadıköy Haldun Taner Sahnesi.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    2. The tour passes by the Ali Muhiddin Haci Bekir.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    3. Viaport Marina

      The tour passes by the Armenian Church of Surp Takavor.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    4. Viaport Marina

      The tour passes by the Greek Orthodox Church of Ayia Efimia.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    5. Viaport Marina

      The tour passes by the BUMED MEC Moda Kindergarten and Primary School.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    6. Viaport Marina

      The tour passes by the Viktor Levi Şarap Evi.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    7. The tour passes by the Süreyya Opera House.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    8. The tour passes by the Nâzım Hikmet Kültür Merkezi.

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    Meeting point

    Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

    The map shows Istanbul. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Drop-off

    • We end our tour at the Boga sculpture; a much-loved statue of a bull and Kadıköy’s unofficial mascot.

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

    Cancellation and refunds

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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    Product code
    110804P337

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